News in Seaton

Coastguards were called to the held of an overdue walker on the Undercliff coast path between Lyme Regis and Seaton yesterday evening (Saturday).

Coastguards from Lyme Regis and Beer were called at 7.49pm after it was reported that a lone female walker was well overdue.

The number of deaths registered across Devon and Cornwall where COVID-19 was mentioned on the death certificate has fallen to the lowest level for six weeks.

The figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) which relate to the week of December 19 to December 25, but registered up to January 2, show that 27 of the 285 deaths registered in the two counties had COVID-19 mentioned on the death certificate.

If you had a hundred home educators in a room, each of them would likely have a different approach, but there are various steps you can take to get the most out of homeschooling.

With a third national lockdown closing most UK schools, Greg Smith, head of operations at Oxford Home Schooling, one of the UK's leading home education providers, has given his 10 top tips on how to effectively homeschool.

The latest crime figures released by police show there were 45 crimes in the wider Seaton area during November 2020. 

These figures compare to 43 crimes the previous month and 53 in November 2019.

In a New Year message to residents, the Mayor of Seaton, Cllr Ken Beer, is hoping to provide some good cheer in 2021.

In an exclusive statement to Seaton Nub News, Cllr Beer said: "Seaton Town Council are looking forward to 2021 and have put in place events, both new and old, to hopefully give some cheer to our wonderful residents.

Devon County Council stands ready to help those who are most badly affected by the latest lockdown, council leader John Hart has declared.

And he appealed to everyone in the county to abide by the rules and defeat the latest virulent strain of the virus.

Improvements to the Seaton Tramway tracks are now underway at the Colyford level crossing, with the road expected to remain closed until Tuesday, January 12.

The A3052 - a main route between Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and Exeter - was closed at the level crossing on Monday to allow Seaton Tramway to remove and replace the tracks and foundations.

East Devon's stunning scenery and top attractions were on show during a recent episode of the BBC's 'Escape to the Country'.

Scenic shots of Beer, Branscombe, Seaton Wetlands, Sidmouth and Sidbury were featured on the episode as presenter Jules Hudson helped couple Chris and Sarah find their dream home in Devon.

Measures to abide by the national coronavirus lockdown are being put in place by East Devon District Council following the Prime Minister's announcement on Monday.

Although most council services will continue as normal, there are restrictions that residents need to be aware of.

Overmass & Chapple is Seaton's longest established funeral directors situated in its original private courtyard at Chapple Court, off Queen Street.

They have now partnered with Seaton Nub News to launch our new Obituaries page.