South West Burglars Sentenced After Intensive Investigation into Over 30 Burglaries Tuesday, November 4, 2025 burglary somerset devon theft police investigation sentencing stolenitems crime justice Three men have been sentenced following a meticulous investigation into a series of burglaries spanning over three months in 2024. Joshua Charles Heal, Ethan Paul Sharman, and Andrew Sharman were linked to more than 30 … Read More
Ottery Tar Barrels: Road Closures, Parking, and Timings for the Spectacular November 5 Event Sunday, November 2, 2025 ottery tarbarrels roadclosures devon tradition event safety parking publictransport november sport The world-renowned Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels event returns on November 5, continuing a centuries-old tradition that draws thousands of visitors from around the globe. Celebrated in the Devon town, this unique spectacle … Read More
South West Wetherspoon Announces Sudden Closure of Popular Devon Pub Thursday, October 23, 2025 wetherspoon watergate barnstaple devon pubclosure jdwetherspoon hospitality commercialreasons localnews community JD Wetherspoon has confirmed the unexpected closure of The Water Gate, a beloved pub located on Barnstaple’s waterfront in Devon. The pub is set to shut its doors on Sunday, 9th November. A spokesperson for the chain cited … Read More
Flood Alerts Issued for South West as Storm Benjamin Approaches Wednesday, October 22, 2025 storm flood warning southwest environmentagency metoffice rain wind devon cornwall Flood alerts have been issued across the South West in anticipation of Storm Benjamin, which is expected to arrive later today, Wednesday, October 22. The UK prepares for heavy rain and powerful winds exceeding 70 miles per … Read More
M5 Closed for Hours After Lorry Fire Causes Major Delays Near Exeter Wednesday, October 15, 2025 m5 exeter traffic fire lorry delays motorway emergency closure devon Motorists on the M5 motorway near Exeter are experiencing severe delays of up to two hours after a lorry transporting domestic appliances and batteries caught fire between junctions 30 and 29. The blaze erupted on the … Read More
Four Cows Rescued from Water-Filled Ditch in Edington Wednesday, October 15, 2025 cows rescue firefighters animalrescue ditch edington emergency devon somerset safety On the evening of Tuesday, October 14, a coordinated rescue effort saved four cows trapped in a water-filled ditch in the Edington area. The incident, which unfolded around 6:30 pm, saw fire crews working closely with an … Read More