News in Seaton

'Hope is on the horizon', Devon's public health chief has said, as the number of new coronavirus cases in Devon has started to fall.

Infection rates in the county have now dipped below the 200 per 100,000 mark and have fell for six days in a row according to yesterday's (Wednesday) figures.

Drivers should be aware that some local roads may still be flood following persistent, heavy rainfall last night (Wednesday).

Floor warnings were in place last night around the River Yarty from Yarcombe to Axminster.

Has your job been affected by the coronavirus pandemic? Or perhaps your looking for a change of direction and a new career? Here's a round-up of the latest job vacancies in the Seaton area and you can find more on the Seaton Nub News Jobs Page.

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Hundreds of residents have received help with everything from food to bills and financial relief through East Devon District Council.

The council says it is continuing to "work around the clock" to help struggling residents on low income in this time of ongoing crisis.

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) has revealed its mission statistics for 2020, which show just how vital the response of the medical emergency service is to the people of Devon, even during a pandemic and continuing lockdown periods.

Throughout the year the charity has been tasked to attend more than 1,500 incidents across Devon and were, on many occasions, also called to assist across our borders in neighbouring counties.

WILLIAMS, COLIN - A private service will be held for Colin.

MABON, GEORGE - A private service will be held for George but donations, if desired, can be made to Seaton Friends Hospiscare @ Home.

Seaton recorded its first coronavirus-related death since summer last month, according to the latest figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

The ONS updated its figures this week to show all deaths caused by COVID-19 from March to December 2020 for each area across the country.

East Devon residents wanting to have their say on how many homes are built and where in future years are being urged to share their views on a new Local Plan.

East Devon District Council's new Local Plan will outline how the district addresses the climate change emergency, how many new homes should be built and where, how and where new jobs should be created, how we should support our town centres and how we protect our built heritage and natural environment.

The number of coronavirus cases confirmed across Devon and Cornwall fell last week.

A total of 4,390 new cases were confirmed across the two counties last week – with total now standing at 35,548 – the second highest weekly figure.

Any families in Devon getting "not acceptable" free school meals are being urged to contact councillors with the evidence so the situation can be addressed.

Devon County Council's Cabinet heard that there was at least one school in Devon where food parcels that had been provided to parents was well short of the standards expected.