An elderly woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Exmouth earlier today, Thursday, (2 January). The collision took place at around 12.40pm on Barrowdale close, Brixington and involved the woman and a blue BMW car. The woman has been taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The road has been closed at its junction with Jubilee Drive and is not expected to be re-opened for some time.
Police were called to Porthleven Sands Beach in Cornwall this morning (2 January) after the discovery of a man’s body. Officers attended the beach around 9am after a call from a member of the public. Next of kin are being informed although formal identification has not yet taken place. The death is not thought to be suspicious.
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Police and Coastguard are continuing with the search for a missing 27-year-old man who went swimming with friends at Loe Bar Beach, Porthleven, Cornwall, in the early hours of New Year's Day.
The Environment Agency has warned of life-threatening flooding around the Devon Coast.
The agency has issued 14 ‘Severe’ flood warnings ahead of further extreme weather conditions including for the communities around Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton.
Low lying and exposed communities between Exmouth and Lyme Regis, including sea front areas of Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth and Seaton are asked to be aware of the severe warning and take immediate action to stay safe.
Warnings have also been issued for the coastline between between Start Point and Dawlish Warren...
Some Commuters could see their travel costs rise to over £5,000 a year as the rail fares increase nationwide.
Industry organisation, the Rail Delivery Group, have said that increase is the smallest increase in the last four years but campaigners have said the fares are still rising three times faster than average incomes.
On average UK rail fares are set to rise by 2.8% but some regulated tickets, such as season tickets and off-peak travel tickets have risen by 3.1%.
This could see some commuters spending more than £5,000 a year on travel costs.
Sam Alford and Sam White, both from Exmouth, are starting a bike recycling project at Bicton EaRTH in East Devon. It is one of few such projects based in the heart of a rural community where there is a need for low-cost, independent transport – especially for young people.
After working for various charities and youth projects they are now establishing EaRTH Cycles and want the public to donate their old bikes, rather than throwing them away.
“We’ve secured support for the project from Devon County Council’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Making it Local and Awards For...
A whole host of inspiring people from Devon are to be rewarded with New Year's Honours.
Those from the County to be recognised include:
MBE (Member of the British Empire)
Betty and John Insley are set to receive MBE's for their services to children and families. Michael Christopher Duffield has been recognised for services to sailing following his role as president of the Plymouth and Devon Schools Sailing Association. Ms Tracey Louise Green, from Yelverton, will be recognised for her services to children and families. Environmental campaigner Rosemary Day from...
Neil Parish, MP for Mid Devon has met with Uffculme resident and guide dog owner, Tilly Trotter, to discuss the recent incident that resulted in her guide dog, Gwyn, having to retire.
Tilly, who is registered blind, relied on Gwyn, a three year old German Shepherd Dog, to guide her.
Tilly and Gwyn were walking in Uffculme when a pet dog attacked Gwyn and as a result of the physical and psychological injuries sustained Gwyn is no longer able to work as a guide dog.
As a result Tilly has lost her independence and is not able to go out safely unless someone is...
Exe Bridges has now been re-opened and traffic is flowing normally. The road was closed after emergency services were called after a woman was spotted on the railway bridge. Negotiators were called to the scene and the woman came down safely.
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Exe Bridges has been closed to inbound traffic following an incidet in the area.
Buses are currently being diverted the Stagecoach A, E, F, P and GREEN P&R services are being diverted from the area
With the storms and chritsmas celebrations in December was a busy month. Photographer Chris Wollacott caught some of most iconic sights from around the area.
