Check out Stagecoach's update on service disruptions before you head out on your journey this morning.
Breaking news: 157 unable to serve Otterton due to flooding
Update: 55 and 155 services are now resuming their normal routes
X38 cannot currently serve Bittaford
57 cannot serve Topsham therefore diversion via Countess Wear is in place, with those travelling to Topsham advised to change here onto the T service. 50, 51 and 315 running as normal. 380 cannot serve gittisham
In true British spirit, the establishments along Exeter's Quay, many of which my family and I frequent on a regular basis, were open as normal today despite the imminent threat of flooding. With further rain and heavy showers expected into Monday, their fate depends on what the weather decides to throw at them this evening and over the next couple of days.
It was quieter out today, naturally, with many deciding to stay indoors rather than face the elements, however having seen an earlier tweet from The Prospect Inn that they were open and serving a warming roast lunch...
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...
Fire crews in Devon and Somerset have attended 51 incidents involving vehicles stuck in floodwater in the last 24 hours alone.
Crews have been called to 550 incidents in total over the same period with more rain expected on Sunday evening.
Fire officers are asking residents not to drive through floodwater, as they could be putting themselves or others in danger. Attending incidents which could be prevented may also divert fire crews from other incidents where lives are at risk.
Group Manager Chris Blackburn said: “It is impossible for...
Following another night of torrential rain the River Exe took to its flood plains at Countess Wear, creating a new lake in what is normally Riverside Valley Park.
Portland Avenue in Exmouth is closed in both directions between the B3178 Salterton Road junction and the Douglas Avenue junction, because of a sewer collapse due to heavy rainfall, which has created a 6ft deep hole.
