In true British spirit, the establishments along Exeter's Quay, many of which my family and I frequent on a regular basis, were open as normal today despite the imminent threat of flooding. With further rain and heavy showers expected into Monday, their fate depends on what the weather decides to throw at them this evening and over the next couple of days.
It was quieter out today, naturally, with many deciding to stay indoors rather than face the elements, however having seen an earlier tweet from The Prospect Inn that they were open and serving a warming roast lunch...
Fire crews in Devon and Somerset have attended 51 incidents involving vehicles stuck in floodwater in the last 24 hours alone.
Crews have been called to 550 incidents in total over the same period with more rain expected on Sunday evening.
Fire officers are asking residents not to drive through floodwater, as they could be putting themselves or others in danger. Attending incidents which could be prevented may also divert fire crews from other incidents where lives are at risk.
Group Manager Chris Blackburn said: “It is impossible for...
Portland Avenue in Exmouth is closed in both directions between the B3178 Salterton Road junction and the Douglas Avenue junction, because of a sewer collapse due to heavy rainfall, which has created a 6ft deep hole.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain for the region and is warning the public to be prepared for flooding, with the Environment Agency, Devon County Council and Police warning Devon to be prepared, restrict journeys to the essential, keep an eye on flood alerts and don't drive through flood water.
Cornwall sees two Severe Flood Warnings, indicating danger to life, while Exeter and the surrounding area has three Flood Alerts currently in place: in the Lower Exe Area, Mid Devon Rivers and on the Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries.
Risk of evacuation for home owners in Halberton has receded, as Fire Brigade pumps are successfully lowering the level of flood water in a field adjacent to the breached Grand Western Canal.
Reinforced dams at either side of the breach are holding up.
Pumps are also removing water from the eastern end and western end of the canal to help regulate canal water levels.
Depth of the water, and the condition of the embankment is being constantly monitored, and the Council is hoping to reopen the road from Halberton to Sampford Peverell later this afternoon,...
More than £7.3 million was injected into Devon’s economy from this year’s Tour of Britain cycle race.
Devon County Council hosted this year’s section of the race from Barnstaple to Dartmouth over Dartmoor.
And according to independent research commissioned by the tour organisers, an extra £7.3 million was spent in the county as a direct result of the event. Devon County Council hosted this year’s section of the race from Barnstaple to Dartmouth over Dartmoor.
That is more than double the £3.1 million that was generated for the county’s economy by...
The day's delay in the Christmas lights switch on just seemed to add to the air of anticipation this evening, when the people of Exeter came out in force to kickstart Christmas and watch the evening's performers.
And they were not to be disappointed. The evening started with a swing with music from the Exeter University Jazz Orchestra, closely followed by an impressive performance from Exeter-born singer-songwriter Chris Ostler.
Along with appearances from big names such as The Voice star Adam Isaac - sporting an Exeter City FC shirt - the Lympstone...
The Exeter Daily will be on site in Princesshay later this afternoon and into the evening to provide backstage shelter for the performers at tonight's concert for the lights switch on. We will be handing out leaflets to let you know how you can win £250, so do stop by and say "Hi"!
The current schedule is as follows:
16.30: Exeter University Jazz Orchestra 17.00: Chris Ostler – singer/songwriter
17: 20 St Michael’s Church of England Primary School
A warning has been issued to residents in Devon to take extra care as the county continues to suffer the effects of severe weather, with further heavy rainfall expected over the weekend.
A band of heavy rain crossed the county yesterday evening, causing flooding and surface water problems on Devon’s road network including the A377 (Longford Bridge, Half Moon and Bishop's Tawton), A396 Ashleigh Tip and Chitterley, and B3181 at Uffculme. Numerous trees have also fallen in the strong winds.
Some roads remained closed this morning, including the A386 between...
