News in Seaton

Two of the main tourist attractions in the Seaton area are set to reopen this weekend.

Seaton Tramway and Beer Quarry Caves will open on Saturday, July 4th having closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Residents in Seaton can now take an advantage of a service offered by the Co-op – and get their prescriptions delivered direct to their door at no extra cost.

Though the service is a permanent one going forward, it is particularly important during this crisis time of social distancing guidelines.

Seaton Town Council is planning to explore the possibility of redeveloping their home since 2016 at the Marshlands Centre in Harbour Road.

At next Wednesday's meeting of the full council members will be asked to commission a feasibility report on the drafting of a tender process for demolishing existing buildings at the centre and replacing them with a purpose-built office accommodation for the council.

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Children from Colyton Caterpillars pre-school are celebrating their pet rabbit's first birthday today.

The rabbit, named Dandelion, was treated to a new hutch thanks to parents and the community who helped raise funds.

Colyton Football Club has been awarded a £5,000 grant to help prepare its pitch for the new season.

The club was one of several in the local area to benefit from the Pitch Preparation Fund, set up by the Premier League, FA, and the government's Football Foundation.

Beer Coastguard & Rescue Team had a busy day yesterday (Tuesday), as they were called to a capsized canoe and cliff fall.

While on safety patrol in the morning, officers were tasked to a capsized canoe with two persons in the water at the mouth of the River Axe.

Devon is in a good position to start welcoming back visitors following the government's announcement yesterday (Tuesday) that overnight stays would be permitted from July 4th.

Councillor John Hart, leader of Devon County Council, one of England's 11 Beacon Councils who will be leading the future local management of COVID-19 in partnership with the government, said: "All the evidence from our Public Health experts shows that because we were able to get an early grip on the virus Devon continues to have one of the lowest rates of COVID-19 cases in the country.

Axmouth fishermen are showing their appreciation to local NHS and care home staff by holding a unique 'Lobster Lottery Lucky Dip' - thought to be the only initiative of its kind in the country.

Care homes in Seaton and Axmouth have the opportunity to win five lobsters to treat their staff, and NHS workers can enter to win one of three lobsters up for grabs.

East Devon District Council has urged the public not to use skateparks, which still remain closed under lockdown restrictions.

The council said it has received a number of enquiries from people who would like to see skateparks and multi-use games areas re-open and, while it understands the eagerness of some to use these much-loved facilities, government guidance advises that playgrounds and similar facilities must remain closed for the time being.