News in Seaton

The clocks will be changing on Sunday morning as we welcome British Summer Time (BST), also known as Daylight Saving Time.

We may be losing an hour, but the evenings will be getting lighter and summer is on its way.

More coronavirus restrictions will be lifted tomorrow (Monday) as part of the government's roadmap out of lockdown.

Here's what's changing:

A new survey has been launched to find out how East Devon District Council can best support the cultural and creative communities in the area.

In the wake of the pandemic, the Arts and Culture East Devon forum is being relaunched as ACED. This new public forum is designed to support local cultural services in East Devon such as theatres, museums, galleries and festivals as well as all creative practitioners.

Following the recent government announcements, Seaton Tramway has announced it plans to reopen on April 12, subject to the lifting of lockdown restrictions

Seaton Tramway is pleased to be resuming its tram service with trams running every 30 minutes from 10am until 5pm, offering visitors the chance to journey back in time to a golden age of travel and enjoy the panoramic delights of the Axe Valley.

No more coronavirus-related deaths were recorded in the Seaton area in February, according the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics.

Figures were updated this week to include death figures by local area for February, showing there were no further COVID-related deaths in Seaton.

It was exactly 12 months ago this evening when Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared on our television screens and told us we had to stay at home.

After weeks of what seemed like purgatory as we saw country after country go into lockdown, England was plunged into the most drastic restrictions on everyday life seen since the Second World War.

HORNE, CAROLE - A private services will be held for Carole but donations, if desired, can be made to the British Society of Gastroenterology.

BASTABLE, JOHN - A private service will be held for John but donations, if desired, can be made to the British Heart Foundation.

Beer Parish Council is currently two members short - but that could be resolved at their next meeting.

Applications from those interested in serving on the parish council have to be submitted by Thursday, April 1. The two vacancies will be filled by co-option at the annual parish meeting on Tuesday, April 6.

More than 40 people, including many teachers and parents, posed questions about the future of education in Devon to Labour's Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Kate Green MP.

The virtual question and answer session was hosted last week by Devon Labour, and was chaired by Lisa Robillard Webb, chair of Devon County Labour Party Forum.

Looking a new job or career path? Take a look at the Seaton Nub News Jobs section which lists current vacancies in and around the area.

Each week, we will be highlighting a local vacancy and featuring them on our website and social media.