News in Axminster

A poem by Dick Sturch

From Millwey Rise to Axminster station is a somewhat lengthy p`rambulation. And as we enter its green panelled doors our footsteps clatter on the chipped tile floor of a room redolent with soot and polish, layered with wafts of raw carbolic.

A group of East Devon farmers and food producers have come together under the banner 'In My Back Yard' to provide fresh food and other local produce direct to the doors of customers.

Vegetable grower Erin Evans explained the scheme: "In an effort to replace sales to restaurants, cafes, B&Bs and others during the COVID-19 pandemic we have been providing a service for customers to order online since April.

Four fire crews were called after the alarm was raised at a care home in Axminster.

Axminster, Lyme Regis and Charmouth fire engines, and an aerial ladder platform from Yeovil were called to the care home at about 7am this morning (Sunday).

Complaints over loud music led police to break up an open-air party in Hawkchurch on the night of Friday, July 31st.

Officers said attempts to negotiate with organisers prior to and at the start of the event failed to prevent the music being halted and it was declared an unlicensed gathering under section 63 0f the Public Order Act.

There's an old joke about "nostalgia not being what it is used to be." Well, it's certainly alive in kicking in Axminster where Nub News' 'Moulding's Memories' column is going down a storm.

Last year I attended Axminster Rotary Club's annual Christmas lunch, as I have done for many years, where former mayor Andrew Moulding was the guest speaker.

East Devon residents are being asked to ensure information that appears on the electoral register is correct.

Households will soon be receiving a form asking residents to check whether the information that appears on the electoral register for those living at the address is correct, as part of East Devon's annual voter registration canvass.

The 'Jurassic Coaster' bus which runs between Lyme Regis, Axminster and Weymouth has started running on a Sunday again.

First's X51 and X53 services have been reinstated on Sundays after being pulled during the coronavirus pandemic.

There have been no new COVID-19 related deaths in East Devon for three weeks, according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

Latest ONS data shows that for the first time since mid-March, there have been no deaths recorded across Devon and Cornwall related to coronavirus.

As part of the Government's COVID-19 recovery plans, East Devon District Council is now able to issue temporary pavement licenses to enable pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues to increase the availability of seating and tables outside their venues.

Licensing laws have recently been relaxed by the government as part of the Business and Planning Act, which came into effect on July 22.

Plans are afoot to establish a memorial garden in Axminster to honour the memory of Douglas Hull, the father of Axminster Town Council, and three times mayor, who died in May after 50 years of service.

Discussions are taking place between Axminster Town Council and former mayor Paul Hayward, who is now deputy leader and portfolio holder for economy and assets at East Devon District Council