Axe Valley Wildlife Park to Close After 17 Years of Cherished Memories Monday, October 6, 2025 wildlife conservation closure devon zoo axminster animals community education family After 17 wonderful years of welcoming families and animal lovers, Axe Valley Wildlife Park in Axminster, Devon, has announced it will close its doors on Friday, October 10, 2025. The heartfelt announcement came via an … Read More
Devon and Cornwall Police Deploy New High-Tech Boat to Combat People Smuggling Friday, October 3, 2025 devon cornwall police neptune smuggling immigration maritime homeoffice organizedcrime security In response to an expected rise in illegal immigration, Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a state-of-the-art patrol boat named Neptune. Funded by the Home Office, this vessel aims to deter people smugglers increasingly … Read More
M5 Lorry Fire Sparks Major Motorway Closure and Gridlock on Diversion Routes Wednesday, October 1, 2025 m5 fire devon lorry diversion traffic closure electricvehicles emergency gridlock A significant lorry fire on the M5 motorway in Devon has resulted in major traffic disruption, with motorists facing severe delays on diversion routes. The incident began shortly after 6:30 a.m. when a car transporter … Read More
Major M5 Vehicle Fire Causes Extended Southbound Closure and Delays Wednesday, October 1, 2025 m5 fire vehicle transport delays devon police emergency firefighters diversion A severe vehicle fire on the M5 triggered hours of traffic chaos this morning, with the southbound carriageway still closed as authorities work on recovery and safety checks. The incident began around 6:30 am when a car … Read More
M5 Closed in Both Directions After Car Transporter Fire Near Cullompton Wednesday, October 1, 2025 m5 motorway fire cartransporter electricvehicles devon diversions traffic emergency roadclosure sport The M5 motorway has been completely closed in both directions between junctions 28 (Cullompton) and 29 (Exeter) following a fire involving a car transporter carrying nine electric vehicles. The incident has caused major … Read More
M5 Shutdown as Car Transporter Carrying Electric Vehicles Catches Fire Wednesday, October 1, 2025 m5 lorryfire electricvehicles devon traffic motorway firebrigade emergency cullompton exeter A major disruption unfolded on the M5 in Devon early Wednesday morning after a car transporter carrying nine electric vehicles caught fire. The blaze erupted just before 7 a.m. between Cullompton and Exeter, leading to a … Read More