Storm Ciaran

Devon tackles Storm Ciaran damage

Storm Ciaran has kept Devon Highways teams busy overnight and throughout this morning.

Strong winds and persistent rain led to more than 80 reported incidents of fallen trees, flooded roads and landslips on local roads.

Extra staff were drafted in to Devon’s Network Operations Control Centre to co-ordinate the response, with more than 30 teams of tree surgeons and 12...

Devon County Council gears up for Storm Ciaran

Devon County Council is gearing up for Storm Ciaran, which is forecast to reach the UK this Wednesday night into Thursday.

The worst of the storm is expected to track the English Channel, but with the Met Office predicting heavy rain and strong winds, Storm Ciaran's impact is likely to be felt across Devon and Cornwall.

And with trees still in full leaf, and the ground...