Wreaths come in many different styles and colours, but what exactly do they represent? The Exeter Daily finds out...
In ancient Rome, people used decorative wreaths as a sign of victory. Some believe that this is where the hanging of wreaths on doors came from.
The origins of the Advent wreath are found in the folk practices of the pre-Christian Germanic peoples who, during the cold December darkness of Eastern Europe, gathered wreaths of evergreen and lighted fires as signs of hope in a coming spring and renewed light.
On the morning of 22nd December, Devon & Somerset fire crews attended the following flooding incidents:
1.41 Bretonside, Plymouth 1.57 two people in vehicle pushed to safety, Heybrook Bay, Plymouth 2.18 Colebrook inn, Colebrook Road, Colebrook, Plympton 2.39 Vicarage Lane, West Alvington, Kingsbridge 2.46 Rosewood Close, Goosewell, Plymstock 2.50 Stray Park, Yealmpton 3.03 Charles Street, Dartmouth 3.08 Coleridge Lane Cottages, Chilington, Kingsbridge 3.11 Newnham, Plympton 3.20 Bickleigh, Plymouth 3.28 Movice Street, Devonport, Plymouth 3.30 two men rescued from a car, Haye...
Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter wants his side to go on the attack and see what they can achieve during a busy festive period for the Devon club.
The Chiefs return to Aviva Premiership action tomorrow at Gloucester (3pm) looking to build on their impressive run of form, which has seen them win their last seven matches in all competitions.
Back-to-back victories over the Scarlets in the Heineken Cup were the most recent success stories for the Chiefs, who will be looking to emulate their achievements back in March of overcoming the Cherry and Whites on their own Kingsholm...
Further bands of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds are expected to move northeastwards across the southwest of England and south Wales into early tomorrow morning.
The wet weather is sue to contiune well into Monday.
Given that the ground is already saturated, the public should be prepared for the risk of localised flooding from both rivers and surface water.
The police and Highways Agency are urging drivers only to travel if they have to and to take precauations when venturing out.
Drivers are advised to check traffic information before...
People wishing to use Stagecoach services are advised of the following service disruptions...
North Devon Following police road closures: 21: suspended between Chivenor and Ilfracombe 308: suspended between Chivenor, Croyde and Georgham
Exeter, Plymouth & rural services X38: due to road closures resulting from flooding we're not currently serving Ivybridge plus 6.45 from Plymouth running over an hour late 50, 51, 315: we are currently operating these services however customers are advised to check the latest travel news as the Crediton road is likely to close within...
A section of the Exe Estuary trail at Nutwell Court (between Lympstone Station and the Commando Training Camp), may be closed over the coming days to allow Network Rail to carry out emergency repairs to their bridge on the adjacent Exmouth to Exeter railway branch line which has been damaged by the recent severe weather.
The temporary closure is needed to allow Network Rail to safely gain access to the bridge with heavy plant and equipment. A temporary speed restriction for passing trains has been put in place by Network Rail and they are preparing to carry out emergency works to...
There are problems on the A38 tonight. There are reports of heavy traffic queuing on the A38 northbound in Buckfastleigh at Lower Dean Junction, because of an accident involving overturned vehicle. Lane now open again. Fire & Rescue crews have confirmed that one vehicle was involved in a traffic collision, with a car in a field. Two occupants have been released from the vehicle by the fire service personnel and taken to hospital via land ambulance.
Meanwhile, there are (unconfirmed) reports of a further overturned vehicle eastbound on the A38 with slow traffic at Heathfield...
Most of the roads in and out of Exeter are busy due to Friday night rush hour but seem to be moving.
However, because of a traffic light failure, it is probably best to avoid the Countess Wear roundabout if you can, as there is slow traffic reported on the A379 Rydon Lane in both directions.
A judge has ruled today that seven-year-old Neon Roberts can be given radiotherapy treatment against his mother's wishes. Neon has already undergone two operations to remove a cancerous brain tumour and nodule, but his mother Sally did not want him to have radiotherapy.
Doctors have told the High Court that Neon could die without further treatment, saying there was only a 35% survival rate with chemotherapy only.
Mr Justice Bodey said: "The mother has been through a terrible time. This sort of thing is every parent's nightmare. But I am worried that her judgement has gone...
