Passengers were evacuated and all flights diverted after a suspicious item was found on a plane at Bristol Airport late on Saturday.
The airport has since reopened, but further delays are expected.
A statement from Bristol Airport said: "Police have been called after a suspicious item was found during a routine aircraft inspection following the arrival at Bristol Airport of Ryanair flight FR8297 from Alicante at 23:43 on Saturday 22 August."
The airport later said: "The terminal building has now reopened and passengers are advised to check in as normal.
From 6-8 September, the Household Cavalry Regiment will be taking part in an epic challenge; to cycle to all 13 of the Rugby World Cup venues in only 13 days, totalling to around 1,300 miles.
The cycle will be taking place to raise money for the Household Cavalry Foundation, which raises much needed funds to care for the casualties, soldiers, veterans, heritage and horses of the Household Cavalry. This challenge is also a great opportunity for the soldiers to hone their military skills, such as navigation and leadership.
The ride will begin at Combermere Barracks in Windsor...
Birds ‘shout’ to be heard over the noise produced by man-made activity, new research has shown.
The innovative study, led by an expert from the University of Exeter, looked at how bluebirds altered their songs in response to increases in nearby background noise caused, in many cases, by human activities such as traffic.
It found that the birds altered their songs immediately after noise levels intensified, making ‘real-time’ adjustments in order to produce songs that are both louder and lower-pitched. The results suggest that birds are able to perceive increases in noise...
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for Devon.
Forecasters say heavy downpours and thunderstorms may affect eastern parts of the region.
More persistent and at times heavy rain will develop across Devon during today (Sunday), clearing northwards during the early afternoon.
The public should be aware that flooding may result from either short-period intense rainfall this evening, or more persistent heavy rain thereafter. This warning may be updated as further information becomes available.
A chief forecaster at the Exeter-based agency said: “...
One of the most popular acts ever to perform at Exeter Corn Exchange returns to the venue on Saturday 19 September.
Demand for tickets for the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is always so high that the orchestra will performing twice on the same day with a 2pm matinee added to the usual evening show.
The Ukes, as they are affectionately known, have gained an international reputation for their shows featuring eight ukulele players performing everything from ‘Anarchy in the UK’ to ‘The Dambusters March’ and ‘Psycho Killer’ to ‘Yes Sir, I Can Boogie’.
First Great Western (FGW) has issued details of disruption to its services if planned strikes by workers go ahead over the next couple of weeks.
The company has confirmed it expects to run the majority of London Thames Valley services but long distance and local rail services will be reduced, should the planned strike action go ahead.
Should industrial action go ahead it is likely to affect long distance and local rail services throughout Sunday 23 August and from Saturday 29 through to the end of service on Monday 31 August.
Exeter businesses continue to join forces with a Devon work placement company to welcome foreign trainees into the city.
The Training Partnership (TTPL) has found work placements for more than 300 trainees in the region this summer.
The most recent companies to have linked up with TTPL are the Glorious Art House and WiFi Spark, both based in Exeter.
The Glorious Art House partnered with TTPL to invite new people into the business who would inject some fresh ideas. Predominantly a café, there is also The Glorious Gallery on the second floor which showcases various...
Creative youngsters across Devon have seen their designs come to life during a VIP session at Fab Lab Devon.
Devon County Council held a competition to encourage students of all ages to discover what the digital fabrication workshop at Exeter Library has to offer, and the winners are delighted with their experience.
Twelve year old Jenna Satterly from Exeter designed her own necklace and won a VIP session with local textile designer Francesca Lindsay-White to see it turned into the real thing.
She said: “I created my design because I’m British and it’s good to like...
The landlady of a popular Ottery pub was over the moon to learn her kitchen has achieved the top rating of five for food hygiene. Jacqui Down says she was ‘chuffed’ to receive the rating from the Food Standards Agency last week.
“We’ve recently finished the first stage of refurbishment in the pub, including a new dining area so more customers can enjoy a meal with us, so this is welcome news,” Jacqui said.
“As the pub’s chef, food hygiene is of the highest importance to me, and it’s really satisfying to have my own standards reinforced by a recognised organisation.”...
Sixteen volunteers from the UK have successfully completed a challenging building project in Moldova, Europe’s poorest country, in order to improve the living conditions of impoverished children.
The 11 day programme was the third and most significant of its kind run by The Moldova Project, a charity founded by Emma Watson who studied English at the University of Exeter from 2009 to 2012.
Volunteers carried out repairs on badly damaged houses in Ciuciuleni, a remote village in the Moldovan countryside, to create better living conditions for families and ensure that they are...
