GB Kayak Team member Sam Anderson raised eyebrows when he took to the flood waters on the Exe this morning.
He was filmed by a TV crew battling against the torrent of water at about 8am.
When asked if what he was doing was irresponsible he said: "I've been doing this for 10 years and never got into trouble or needed the emergency services. I know what I'm doing and didn't see too much danger."
Anderson is the current British National Champion.
This was the scene of the tragic incident in which a woman was killed by a falling tree in Exeter during last night's storms.
Police were today carrying out an investigation and prepare a report for the coroner.
The 21-year-old victim died and two men, aged 27 and 35, were injured when the tree came down shortly before midnight.. There are no further details regarding injuries at this time.
The woman was treated at the scene but died later in hospital. The tragedy happened at around 11.50pm yesterday on Western Way, near to junction with Barnfield Road in the city...
National media attention was focussed on Exeter today after a woman was killed by a falling tree during last night's storms.
Sky News was reporting live from the banks of the River Exe meanwhile every major newspaper website carried stories about the tragedy.
There had been anger that Devon was ignored by the London-based media during the worst of the flooding.
A frustrated Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw tweeted earlier this week: "If any other part of Britain was cut off by flooding (everything SW of Taunton) it would be on the national news!"
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is reminding people to pay attention to their safety at home during the current adverse weather conditions.
The Service continues to respond to emergency incidents as usual despite the challenging conditions. However, due to some roads being blocked or difficult to pass, it may take longer for appliances to attend certain locations.
Residents are reminded to pay attention to their safety during these challenging times by following this advice:
Ian Sharps’ first-half header was enough to give Rotherham a win against Exeter at St James’ Park. The defender met Ben Pringle’s corner at the end of the first half to score what proved the game’s only goal. Substitute Mitchell Rose was dismissed for the visitors shortly before full-time but it made little difference as the Millers held out to win.
The Grecians made a single enforced change to the starting line-up following their win on the road at Gillingham, as Craig Woodman was replaced by Jordan Moore-Taylor in the left-back position.
Risk of evacuation for home owners in Halberton has receded, as Fire Brigade pumps are successfully lowering the level of flood water in a field adjacent to the breached Grand Western Canal.
Reinforced dams at either side of the breach are holding up.
Pumps are also removing water from the eastern end and western end of the canal to help regulate canal water levels.
Depth of the water, and the condition of the embankment is being constantly monitored, and the Council is hoping to reopen the road from Halberton to Sampford Peverell later this afternoon,...
While the music was playing and excitement grew before the Christmas lights were switched on, many people passed by a silent vigil in Bedford Square. This was organised by the Exeter Interfaith & Belief Group in solidarity with faith communities around the world who suffer persecution or violence because of their faith. The vigil was sparked by the killing of Sikhs in Wisconsin in the United States earlier in the year but there are sadly many other oppressed religious groups elsewhere: Baha'is in Iran, Muslims in Burma to name just two.
The UK’s favourite sushi restaurant has arrived at Princesshay, one of Exeter’s busiest shopping centres, just in time for Christmas.
Opened by Exeter Lord Mayor Rob Newby and located in the centre of Princesshay, the restaurant’s sleek surroundings cater for 54 guests, consisting of 26 booth seats and 28 stools arranged around a conveyor belt, where diners can watch the expertly trained ‘kitchen ninjas’ slice, dice, wrap and roll the freshest ingredients in front of their very eyes.
YO! Sushi offers an array of over 90 Japanese-inspired dishes, including...
More than £7.3 million was injected into Devon’s economy from this year’s Tour of Britain cycle race.
Devon County Council hosted this year’s section of the race from Barnstaple to Dartmouth over Dartmoor.
And according to independent research commissioned by the tour organisers, an extra £7.3 million was spent in the county as a direct result of the event. Devon County Council hosted this year’s section of the race from Barnstaple to Dartmouth over Dartmoor.
That is more than double the £3.1 million that was generated for the county’s economy by...
