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Exeter 57 bus diverted but Crediton service back
Bus operators Stagecoach say the road between the George & Dragon and Topsham village is flooded meaning its 57 service is diverting via Clyst st Mary to Sandy Gate Roundabout and onto the by-pass...
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Major disruption to Exeter train services caused by severe weather
Due to a landslip at Honiton and flooding near Axminster South West Trains are unable to run any trains between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids in either direction all day on Thursday 22 November....
View ArticleExeter Farmers' Market called off
Exeter farmers market scheduled for today has been cancelled following a forecast of very high winds combined with torrential rain which means that there is a unacceptable risk involved in putting up...
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UPDATE: Tonight's Christmas lights switch-on cancelled in Exeter
UPDATE: A representative from Princesshay has informed thisisexeter.co.uk that tonight's Christmas light switch-on will not be going ahead. The shops will be opening later but the lights will not be...
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Live Updates: Flooding in Exeter area
See below for live updates of the flooding in the Exeter area today. To view a story click on the headline.[View the story "Live Updates: Flooding in Exeter" on Storify]
View ArticlePolice and crime commissioner for Devon and Cornwall Tony Hogg begins work
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall has embarked on his first official day in office (Thursday 22 Nov) by announcing that a permanent appointment of a Chief Constable will be made...
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Topsham residents blame Environment Agency for flooding
Residents in Topsham say that a change in policy by the Environment Agency is responsible for the flooding they are currently experiencing.The land around the River Clyst next to Darts Farm is...
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Exeter Christmas Light Switch On event rescheduled
Exeter City Council and Princesshay have taken the decision to postpone the Exeter Christmas Light Switch On event scheduled for this evening, due to the exceptional weather circumstances and the...
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VIDEO: Engineers regain control of collapsed dam near Tiverton following floods
Temporary dams stemming the escape of water from the breached Grand Western Canal near Tiverton have been successful after engineers worked overnight to regain control. Approximately two miles of the...
View ArticleNorthbound entry junction 29 at Sowton night closure plan
Overnight surfacing work will be carried out on the northbound entry slip at Junction 29 of the M5 next week.Road users are advised that the slip road will be closed from 8pm to 6am on the nights of...
View ArticleExeter car park blaze
Firefighters called in to douse car fire in Acorn car park at junction of South Street, Western Way and Holloway Street. Huge plumes of black smoke. Car well alight amid concern that fire could spread...
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Nowell will start for Chiefs against London Irish
TEENAGER Jack Nowell will make his Exeter Chiefs league debut on Sunday after being named in the team to face London Irish.The 19-year-old has been picked on the right wing for Sunday's match at the...
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VIDEO: Car destroyed and six other vehicles damaged by fire in Exeter city...
A car was gutted by fire at the Magdalen Street car park at the junction of Western Way and South Steet in Exeter city centre.As these dramatic pictures and video shows, the silver Vauxhall was...
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Section of Exeter University's new £48m forum flooded
A section of Exeter Universities new £48m forum flooded yesterday as heavy rainfall wreaked havoc across the city. The library and Alumni Auditorium, part of the section opened by the Queen earlier...
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UPDATE: Flats evacuated as extreme weather causes wall to collapse on Hele...
Update: Hele Road is now open to traffic. However the pedestrian footpath is still closed. ---------------------------------- A block of flats was evacuated last night after a large section of a wall...
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Devon's cash boost from Tour of Britain cycle race
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 went from South Devon across Dartmoor.And according...
View ArticleMore rain expected; rivers on flood alert
With the Met Office predicting more rain for the West Country over the weekend, as well as strong winds, the public are warned to prepare for a further risk of both surface water and river flooding...
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YO! Sushi opens in Exeter
YO! Shusi, the UK's largest sushi restaurant was opened in Exeter yesterday by the Lord Mayor. Open now and located in the centre of Princesshay, the restaurant caters for 54 guests, consisting of 26...
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£2,000 burlary at elderly woman's Alphington Road home, Exeter
Exeter police appealing for help to track down burglar who raided Alphington Road home of elderly woman living alone and stole cash and jewellery worth over £2,000 between 11am and noon today.Haul...
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Residents dig deep for trees
AFTER all the bad headlines concerning ash dieback, a Devon-based charity is now providing good news about a brighter future for our trees and woodlands.Devon Wildlife Trust is planning to plant more...
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