News in Axminster

Communities across Devon have the chance to re-home everyday items they no longer need simply by leaving them outside their front door every Tuesday, starting next week (April 6).

The new initiative is called 'Tuesday Tables' and is part of Recycle Devon's commitment to help residents reduce the amount of waste we throw away.

Police are appealing for information on a motorcycle stolen from the Axminster area.

The KTM 250 EXC 12 pictured above was stolen from the Axminster area in the early hours this morning (Wednesday, March 31).

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.

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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.

Axminster Photography Group member Mike Parker won a first place prize at the recent Horseshoe Trophy competition, with other cubs from Sidmouth, Honiton and Chard also taking part.

Mike's photo 'Merlin and Yeovilton', depicting a dramatic scene of a helicopter with plumes of smoke behind, won him first place in the pre-lockdown section of the competition.

Axminster Medical Practice has offered a first vaccination to all patients aged 50 or above and clinically vulnerable patients aged 18 or above, totalling nearly 7,000 - but the pressure on staff is such that many are exhausted.

Patients who are in the 50 or above group who do not have an appointment for vaccination should contact the surgery urgently as only limited appointments are availability.

Devon is in a "good position" to cope with the coronavirus pandemic as restrictions are set to ease in the roadmap out of lockdown.

Infection rates in the county are down to 15.7/100,000 – the lowest on the mainland of England with only the Isle of Wight lower – with North Devon, the South Hams, Teignbridge, Torridge and West Devon is the bottom ten for lower tier authorities.

Would-be holidaymakers are being warned not to put the summer at risk by travelling down to Devon this Easter, before lockdown restrictions ease.

Under the government's roadmap, Monday, April 12 is the earliest date outdoor attractions and self-contained accommodation, such as campsites and holiday lets, are allowed to open.