News in Seaton

Colyton has a long history of being the most rebellious town Devon and one that pulls together in a crisis - and this last few weeks has been no different. 

The staff, parents and students of Colyton Primary Academy have been blown away by the support and generosity they continue to receive from the town.  

A petition has been launched in bid to stop the petrol station at Seaton Tesco becoming self-service only.

Tesco will be operating the petrol station unmanned on a trial period from March 1, meaning customers will have to pay for petrol at the pump using a credit or debit card.

Local crews were called to a fire caused by a fuse box at a bungalow in Seaton yesterday (Tuesday).

Crews from Seaton and Colyton attended the scene, where they used four breaking apparatus wearers using dry power extinguishers to put the fire out.

More than 90 per cent of Devon residents say they aim to buy an electric vehicle, according to a new survey of more than 1,700 people. 

And a third said they aimed to replace their petrol or diesel car for an electric vehicle (EV) within five years, and had seen an EV that they intended to buy.

Minister for Media and Data John Whittingdale has praised Nub News for showing there is still a demand for community-focussed local journalism.

The endorsement follows the expansion of Nub News into 62 towns across the UK in recent months, including the launch of Seaton Nub News last May.

During the current surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, the South West is experiencing unprecedented demand on its hospitals and ambulance service.

As the number of 999 calls to emergency services continues to rise, the South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has approached Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) and asked if they can support them with additional specialist care support during these unprecedented times. 

A new grant scheme for East Devon businesses affected by the local COVID restrictions between early December and early January has been launched.

The council is also working to ensure that further financial support for businesses impacted by the current national lockdown is made available as soon as possible. 

Almost every care home resident in Devon is expected to have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the middle of next week, as figures show 100,000 vaccines have been delivered in the county.

Across Devon, NHS figures show that as of January 17, 98,234 vaccinations had occurred, with that figure having risen further in the most recent days.

A £20,000 expansion to grow a community project that provides workshops and team activities, helping residents around Beer to improve their skills, finally has the funds it needs.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) contributed £6,500 towards a crowdfunding campaign, along with Devon County Council (DCC) which contributed £1,000, to help Beer Men's Shed to reach its target and pay for a new bigger building.

Last year saw the largest number of alleged UFO or alien sightings reported to Devon and Cornwall Police in the last six years, including one in Seaton, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.

The police were asked how many 999 or 101 calls the force has received in relation to alleged UFO or alien sightings from 2017 onwards, although a previous FOI also included figures from 2015 and 2016.