Honiton, England News

Two former scout and cub leaders in Honiton have been sharing their memories of the groups' long-standing history with carnivals.

A LINE of dairy cattle which has won dozens of awards at agricultural shows is set to go under the hammer at what is expected to be the country's largest ever one-day sale today.

A LINE of dairy cattle which has won dozens of awards at agricultural shows is set to go under the hammer at what is expected to be the country's largest ever one-day sale today.

Two fire appliances from Honiton and one from Chard attended the incident at Sandys Lane on Sunday at 11.06am. A spokesman for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire crews confirmed one camper van well alight and severely damaged by fire throughout.

Mum-of-four Claire England was hit on the hand by a car last week when she was walking home along Streamers Meadows with the mayor, Councillor David Foster, after doing the morning school run.

A dog trainer from Yarcombe and her talented canine companion are hoping to put in another top class performance against the best in the world.

IN just 12 months the new community of Cranbrook could become the new parish of Cranbrook, ready to elect its own parish councillors in the May 2015 town council elections.

Honiton and District Carnival is looking for a new carnival queen and princess to represent the town on the forthcoming East Devon carnival circuit.

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has been urged to pressure banks to offer favourable rates to farmers as months of brutal weather have left the crucial Westcountry industry on the brink of crisis.

Twelve-year-old James Adams, from Honiton, earned the accolade by completing a number of creative, outdoor and fitness challenges.

A former prison governor from Honiton has travelled to Papua New Guinea to help review the country's prison service.

MORCHARD Bishop's hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier Division took a knock on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Seaton Town.

Everyone agrees that trading conditions have been tough throughout the country during the recession, but Exeter's public and private sector leaders remain relentlessly upbeat about the city's prospects.

THE three youngsters who lost their lives after a fire at their home in Honiton have given life to almost a dozen others.

Honiton students help older people to learn more about using computers as part of pilot scheme being trialled by Age UK Devon.

Candidates will be contesting seats in all four local divisions - Axminster, Seaton Coastal, Honiton St Paul's and Honiton St Michael's. The three main political parties are fighting in all the wards and the United Kingdom Independent Party is represented in three.

The route of Honiton's ancient hot pennies celebration is to be changed to ensure the annual tradition can continue.

The skydive is part of a drive to raise at least A 10,000 to pay for essential repairs to the playgroup building on the Wookey Primary School site.

A woman who went missing from a psychiatric unit has been found dead on a railway line, police said yesterday.

Honiton and District Carnival Club will be raising money for local causes in the town.