News in Seaton

Seaton and Colyton were among 20 crews called to a pub fire in Wilmington, near Axminster, on Easter Sunday.

The thatched White Hart in Wilmington has been left severely damaged following yesterday's blaze.

BREARLEY, MIKE - A private service will be held for Mike but donations, if desired, for Seaton Hospiscare@Home.

LEACH, MICK - Mick died suddenly at home on March 21 2021, aged 83 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

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The total number of coronavirus cases confirmed across Devon have continued to fall, although some areas have seen slight increases.

Devon saw 288 COVID-19 cases recorded last week, compared to 290 the previous week, and in the Devon County Council area figures dropped from 153 to 135.

Plans to install up to 30 rapid electric vehicle charging points across several East Devon car parks, including in Seatom, Colyton and Beer, are set to be discussed at the next full council meeting.

East Devon District Council's (EDDC) Cabinet enthusiastically backed the proposals, for the Innovate UK funded Exeter Rapid Charging Project at an urgent meeting called specifically to consider that project.

Developers of the former CeramTec site in Colyton hope to start construction work in spring 2022.

Homes England secured outline planning permission for the development of up to 72 new homes and light industrial units in June 2020.

Village fetes and other local events are the experiences we are most looking forward to when government restrictions are lifted, according to a poll seen by Nub News.

The finding comes in a survey of more than 2,000 consumers for #wecreateexperiences, a campaign being launched today (March 30) by One Industry One Voice, a group representing the UK's events industry.

A husband and wife from Seaton are celebrating a £1,000,000 EuroMillions win which will make their dreams come true with a new family home.

The couple's winning EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker prize from the draw on Friday, March 5 will enable them to get the bigger family home they so desperately need.

The Easter Bank Holiday weekend is fast approaching and most people are set to enjoy a four-day weekend.

And with the warm weather, lockdown easing and the 'Rule of Six' back on outdoor meetings, it is starting to feel like spring.

Developers behind the controversial scheme to convert the former East Devon District Council headquarters in Sidmouth into an assisted living community are now "considering their options" for the site.

Following refusal of an initial planning application, permission was eventually granted to redevelop the Knowle in Sidmouth into 113 assisted living apartments in January 2018.