Holidays & Travel

With the cold weather predicted to last for the rest of this week South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is urging motorists to slow down and ensure their vehicle is ready for winter.

A spokesman for the Trust said: "We have already received numerous call outs this week to motorists who have been involved in a collision due, in part, to the road conditions caused by the freezing weather.

"If you are travelling by road it is essential you take in to account the conditions of the road. During the cold snap please slow down, ensure your vehicle is properly de-...

The second annual competition to find the best dog walk along the South West Coast Path has been launched this week backed by the Kennel Club’s access adviser Stephen Jenkinson, an expert on where dog owners can go and what they can do in the countryside. The winning voter will win a holiday at one of Holiday Cottages 800 dog-friendly cottages in the region worth £400.

Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to vote for their dog’s favourite walk along this stunning 630-mile National Trail that stretches from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset. With hundreds of routes to...

It would appear the bad weather is here to stay, with the Met Office issuing Yellow Weather Warnings of both rain and wind.

Today ( Monday 6th January) strongs winds of up to 60mph are due to hit the South West, with coastal areas being particularly affected.

The public are asked to take extra caution around coastal areas during these weather conditions.

Further information and advice can be found here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/links.html

The M5 Devon was closed yesterday following a fatal accident involving one vehicle.

The accident happened between junction 27 and 26 northbound shortly before 4pm.

A car is reported to have left the motorway and careered down an embankment, ending up in a field. The motorway was closed to enable collision investigators to examine the scene.

Vehicles were taken off the motorway at junction 27 and sent along the A38 to re-join the motorway at J26.