Outbreaks of heavy rain spreading slowly eastwards across South West England are likely to hit Devon from 3pm this
later in the day before clearing away east in the early hours of Wednesday.
The Met Office has warned that with the ground remaining saturated, people should be aware of the risk of further localised flooding within the warning area.
Nominations for the 2014 Devon Sports Awards are now open and, following the success of last year’s event, Active Devon is delighted to confirm its continued partnership with the Exeter Foundation in their delivery.
The awards will now be known as The Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Awards and will continue to recognise and celebrate all that is best about sport in Devon and the...
A study by a group of International researchers into the first significant samples of primitive igneous rocks to be taken from deep within the oceanic crust is helping to solve one of geology’s greatest puzzles.
Professor Antony Morris from Plymouth University’s School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences is part of the team of researchers analysing samples of rock that...
Devon and Cornwall Police are urging motorists and garage owners to be vigilant following a spate of catalytic converter thefts.
Catalytic converters are used to decrease air pollution by converting toxic exhaust emissions into non-toxic substances. The average converter contains one to two grams of platinum, palladium and rhodium, making them a target for thieves who can then attempt...
Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service has been shortlisted for two separate awards by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC), recognising its ongoing work to protect residents and businesses against doorstep crime gangs and rogue traders.
The joint service, commissioned by Devon and Somerset County Councils, has been recognised from over 660 entries to this year’s awards, for its...
Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service is warning people affected by the recent floods to be aware of rogue traders and cowboy builders.
Previous floods and severe weather in the UK have seen rogue traders offering a range of flood and damage recovery services as well as tarmacking, driveway cleaning, roof cleaning, guttering and garden maintenance.
Study reveals what those in the South West really think of the Lycra-clad
Brits consider cyclists to be 13 per cent more intelligent, 13 per cent cooler and ten per cent more charitable than the average person, according to research commissioned by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) on the launch of their 39th London to Brighton Bike Ride which raises vital funds to fund research to...
A three-week operation aimed at reducing the danger on Devon and Cornwall’s roads caused by rogue hauliers has been hailed a great success.
Operation Fatigue ran over a three-week period across November and December 2013 and involved the stopping and checking of goods vehicles as they travelled through both counties.This included both national and foreign-based vehicles.
Gritters will be heading out across Devon this evening and people are being reminded by Devon County Council to be aware of the possibility of icy conditions.
Road surface temperatures are expected to drop below zero overnight on Exmoor as well as Central, East and Mid Devon, and may fall close to or below freezing across the rest of the county.
