There was severe disruption yesterday as gale-force winds and heavy rain hit the South West.
Devon County Council said they received reports of more than 200 flooding incidents and around 105 fallen trees throughout the day. Torridge and East Devon have been among the hardest hit, and a number of roads have been closed across the county.
Too many people are taking risks as storms continue to batter the South West.
David Jordan, Director of Operations at the Environment Agency, said: “Tragically people die because they’ve taken risks and attempted to drive through flood water just to save a few minutes. Flood water is dangerous. If there is widespread flooding in your area then don’t travel and if a road is closed then...
Arrangements for tonight’s festive lantern parade in North Prospect have been changed in light of the wet and windy weather.
Everyone is being asked to meet at the Halcyon Centre in Dingle Road at 5.30pm for games and singing.
At around 6.30pm the parade will set off towards The Beacon in Foliot Road, where everyone will be able to warm up with some delicious soup before card...
There is severe disruption on the roads and rails today as very strong winds and heavy rain continue to hit the South West.
One lane is closed on A38 Tamar Bridge in both directions in Plymouth between The Toll Booths, St Budeaux, Plymouth and Saltash, Cornwall, because of strong winds.
There are hazardous driving conditions affecting both directions on the A38/The Parkway in...
Some of the most influential national figures in dementia research and care will be assembling in January 2014 for the third Plymouth Dementia Conference.
The one-day event, organised by Plymouth University in partnership with Plymouth City Council, aims to unite health and social care professionals, carers and academics to debate future ways of tackling the condition and the...
People who are set to be away for the festive period are urged to check the flood risk for their local area and, if necessary, take steps to protect valuable items left at home.
Drivers are also urged to check the latest flood updates ahead of their journey - and urged not to drive through dangerous floodwater. The warning comes after a joint Environment Agency and AA survey found more...
In May 2013 walkers took part in the annual Leafy Lanes sponsored walk around Lydford and Bridestowe, organised by Pals of Plymouth Oncology Outpatients and Chemotherapy (POOCH).
Earlier this month, the Pals of POOCH visited the Oncology Department at Derriford Hospital to present a cheque for £2,500, which was the total raised by the walkers who took part.
That’s the message to parents or guardians if their adopted child was formally a ‘looked after child’ and adopted on or after 30 December 2005.
From April 2014, schools will be able to claim the Pupil Premium for children adopted from care, or who left care under a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) on or after 30 December 2005. Schools can also claim the Pupil Premium for children who...
