Further bands of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds are expected to move northeastwards across the southwest of England and south Wales into early tomorrow morning.
The wet weather is sue to contiune well into Monday.
Given that the ground is already saturated, the public should be prepared for the risk of localised flooding from both rivers and surface water.
The police and Highways Agency are urging drivers only to travel if they have to and to take precauations when venturing out.
Drivers are advised to check traffic information before...
People wishing to use Stagecoach services are advised of the following service disruptions...
North Devon Following police road closures: 21: suspended between Chivenor and Ilfracombe 308: suspended between Chivenor, Croyde and Georgham
Exeter, Plymouth & rural services X38: due to road closures resulting from flooding we're not currently serving Ivybridge plus 6.45 from Plymouth running over an hour late 50, 51, 315: we are currently operating these services however customers are advised to check the latest travel news as the Crediton road is likely to close within...
A section of the Exe Estuary trail at Nutwell Court (between Lympstone Station and the Commando Training Camp), may be closed over the coming days to allow Network Rail to carry out emergency repairs to their bridge on the adjacent Exmouth to Exeter railway branch line which has been damaged by the recent severe weather.
The temporary closure is needed to allow Network Rail to safely gain access to the bridge with heavy plant and equipment. A temporary speed restriction for passing trains has been put in place by Network Rail and they are preparing to carry out emergency works to...
There are problems on the A38 tonight. There are reports of heavy traffic queuing on the A38 northbound in Buckfastleigh at Lower Dean Junction, because of an accident involving overturned vehicle. Lane now open again. Fire & Rescue crews have confirmed that one vehicle was involved in a traffic collision, with a car in a field. Two occupants have been released from the vehicle by the fire service personnel and taken to hospital via land ambulance.
Meanwhile, there are (unconfirmed) reports of a further overturned vehicle eastbound on the A38 with slow traffic at Heathfield...
Most of the roads in and out of Exeter are busy due to Friday night rush hour but seem to be moving.
However, because of a traffic light failure, it is probably best to avoid the Countess Wear roundabout if you can, as there is slow traffic reported on the A379 Rydon Lane in both directions.
A judge has ruled today that seven-year-old Neon Roberts can be given radiotherapy treatment against his mother's wishes. Neon has already undergone two operations to remove a cancerous brain tumour and nodule, but his mother Sally did not want him to have radiotherapy.
Doctors have told the High Court that Neon could die without further treatment, saying there was only a 35% survival rate with chemotherapy only.
Mr Justice Bodey said: "The mother has been through a terrible time. This sort of thing is every parent's nightmare. But I am worried that her judgement has gone...
Police have issued an EVOFIT image of a suspect following an assault in Exeter.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident along The Quay in Exeter on the evening of Friday 7 December 2012.
At about 7.50pm a woman in her thirties was running along the canal path between The Port Royal pub and Trews Weir Bridge when she was approached by a man from behind and pushed against a wall. She screamed and the man ran off.
The suspect is described as Indian or Asian in appearance, aged approximately 28 to 30 years old and of a slight build. He has thick wavy...
Living Coasts, on the English Riviera, has seen 7 African penguin chicks hatch in the last few weeks.
Clare Rugg, Operations Manager at Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, said: “This time last year we had 5 chicks and the year before 2, so 7 is quite a good number. African penguins tend to have more chicks in the spring, but they are known to breed all year round.
“The chicks are coming out of their burrows and sitting in the winter sun, they are plump and fluffy – they are great to see!”
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is warning of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning after attending two separate incidents at the same time on Wednesday night.
At 9.15pm, crews were called to a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a home in Ashleigh Close, Redhills, Exeter. A detector had alerted the occupants and the fumes were found to be coming from a defective gas cooker.
Less than 15 minutes later, crews in North Devon were called to Meddon Street, Bideford, where a detector had given warning of fumes coming from a...
