News in Seaton

Devon's director of Public Health has issued an appeal to residents to help stop the spread of COVID-19 as the country goes into its second national lockdown.

As the second lockdown begins today, Dr Virginia Pearson has urged people not to drop their guard and remain alert at all times to ensure local health services aren't overwhelmed this winter.

New outdoor gym equipment has been installed at Seafield Gardens in Seaton, but cannot currently be used due to new lockdown restrictions.

Seaton Town Council announced today that installation of the equipment has been completed, but fencing still surrounds it as it will not be available to use by the public until COVID-19 restrictions are eased.

Seaton businesses have been sharing their reactions and thanking customers for support following the news that England will go into a second lockdown on Thursday.

The lockdown will come into force at midnight on Wednesday and will see pubs, restaurants, cafes, hairdressers and all non-essential shops closed.

Seaton Tramway, one of many local attractions closing today for the second national lockdown, has announced it will not be holding its popular 'Polar Express' tram ride as planned in December.

The annual 'Polar Express' experience attracts many families and youngsters in the run-up to Christmas, but the attraction released a statement today saying that the second lockdown and uncertainty over what will be allowed after December 2nd means they are unable to host the special event this year.

The number of new coronavirus cases confirmed at the end of October had risen across Devon and Cornwall – except in Exeter.

The total confirmed number of cases has hit 10,000 across the two counties, with Plymouth's figures rising over the 2,000 mark today.

Seaton traders are determined to provide ample opportunity for residents to support local shops over the Christmas period, despite fears for an extended lockdown period over the festive season.

A number of shops are working together to stage three late-night shopping events in the run-up to Christmas on Friday, December 4th, Friday, December 11th and Friday, December 18th.

Following the announcement by the government that a second lockdown will be put in place from Thursday to December 2nd, Seaton Town Council has taken the decision to close the council office at close of business on Wednesday.

The town clerk, Julia Mutlow, and council staff will be working from home and can be contacted via the normal email channels.

Meyers Estate Agents has opened its first branch in Devon, with local representative Fran Ponting covering the Axe Valley and Lyme Regis areas.

Multi-award-winning estate agency Meyers has built its reputation over the past eight years with its headquarters in Poundbury and several branches across Dorset.

The number of people in hospital across Devon and Cornwall following a positive COVID-19 test has risen by 20 per cent in the last week.

The NHS England figures, released this morning (Friday), give the latest details of the admissions and diagnoses of coronavirus patients by hospital trust.

Latest police figures have reported that there were 31 recorded crimes in the Seaton area last month.

In the Rural East Devon Policing Team's latest newsletter for the Seaton area, it was reported that 19 crimes had been reported during September in the Seaton Town ward, and 12 in the Seaton Rural ward.