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
Human Remains Found on South West Beaches Confirmed to Be Same Man Tuesday, October 14, 2025 devon cornwall westwardho appledore humanremains investigation northdevon coroner bideford police Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that human remains discovered at two North Devon beaches—Westward Ho! and Appledore—belong to the same man. On Thursday, 22 May, a leg was first reported washed ashore at Westward Ho! … Read More
Reform Councillor Apologises After Public Urination Incident During Campaign Trail Sunday, October 12, 2025 reform councillor apology campaign urination ringdoorbell devon byelection dunster controversy A Reform councillor has issued a public apology after being filmed urinating on a street in Dunster while campaigning earlier this month. Councillor Neale Raleigh, a member of Devon County Council, was recorded by a Ring … Read More
Reform Councillor Apologises After Being Caught Urinating on Street During Campaign Sunday, October 12, 2025 reform councillor campaign urination apology devon dunster election video controversy A Reform Party councillor has issued a public apology after being recorded urinating on a street in Dunster while campaigning earlier this month. Devon County Councillor Neale Raleigh was filmed by a Ring doorbell camera just … Read More