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Two 'severe' flood warnings remain at low tide

Only two severe flood warnings remain in place this afternoon in the South West.

The high tide around 8pm tonight is expected to be lower than last night but could still see a higher than usual flood risk.

However Met Office warnings against severe wind and rain will continue to remain in place through to the evening with a further weather warning for rain issued for Sunday...

Police investigate arson at a Plymouth building site

Police are investigating arson at a Plymouth building site which caused £90,000 of damage over the Christmas break.

Between 20 December and 2 January 2 a digger was stolen and driven on a rampage around the site of the new incinerator close to Savage Road leading towards Barne Road and Wolseley Road.

The Thwaites digger was used to cause damage to other plant and a wastage unit...

Firefighters to strike during high flood risk

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is due to strike between 6:30am and 8.30am tomorrow morning (3 January) during a period of high flood risk.

The Met Office Yellow Weather Warning is to stay in place until late on friday night and heavy rainfall is expected tomorrow morning.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have remained neutral on the dispute but have said: “It is...

Flood warning for Plymouth’s Barbican

Residents and businesses on Plymouth’s Barbican are being warned of expected flooding early on Friday morning due to high spring tides and strong winds.

The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning for the Barbican, including Sutton Harbour. The highest water is due to be at 6.50am and but areas could be affected earlier.

Residents and business are being advised...

Commuters rail fares over £5,000 a year

Some Commuters could see their travel costs rise to over £5,000 a year as the rail fares increase nationwide.

Industry organisation, the Rail Delivery Group, have said that increase is the smallest increase in the last four years but campaigners have said the fares are still rising three times faster than average incomes.

On average UK rail fares are set to rise by 2.8% but...

Authorities urge people to take care on Devon’s coasts

Devon authorities are urging people to take care over the next few days as high winds, high tides and further rain is likely to cause localised flooding, especially in coastal areas tomorrow (Friday) morning.

Motorists are also being reminded to drive more slowly in the wet conditions and be considerate to other roads users and property owners.

Heavy rain and surface flooding...

Waitrose Predicts The Biggest Food Trends of 2014

Food is fashion, with popular trends and flavours changing every season. Now 2014 is just around the corner, Waitrose Executive Chef Jonathan Moore has picked his Top 10 food trends for us to enjoy at home during the next year.

Brazilian Barbecue

We’ll be looking south for foodie inspiration this year – namely to Brazil and Argentina. With the World Cup coming up, we will be...

Police report a good start to the New Year following success of Operation Buddy

Devon and Cornwall Police are reporting a good start to the New Year following the success of Operation Buddy , the Force’s New Years Eve Policing Operation.

Police dealt with nearly 600 incidents between 10pm and 6 am with demand peaking between 11pm and 3am.

There was no significant disorder or crime over night and no reported raves.

Devon and Cornwall Police deployed...

Police investigate a spate of vehicle crime in Plymouth

Six vehicles were broken into, mostly overnight on Monday 29 December, across the northern part of Plymouth.

Offenders forced the door lock of a blue Volkswagen Combi van in Penrith Close, Estover, overnight on 29 December before stealing a DVD player, cash, designer sunglasses and tools worth a total of £1,200.

In Grizedale Road, Eggbuckland, the door of a grey Volkswagen...

Debenhams shares plunge after poor Christmas sales

The department store has heavily revised its projected profits after revealing that the store achieved poor sales during the Christmas period.

Analysts had been expecting the store to make £110 million in pre-tax profit in the six months leading up to April 2014 but the stores currently estimates the much more modest figure of £85 million.

Debenhams have said they did not have...

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