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One fire appliance from Witheridge, two from Tiverton and the Water Bowser from Exeter were sent to a report of a barn on fire at Pennymoor, Tiverton.

On arrival crews confirmed that the barn, which was being used as a workshop, was well alight. Livestock from an adjacent building were evacuated. The workshop also contained gas cylinders believed to be acetylene, argon and butane.

To deal with the incident crews are using compressed air foam monitors, two main jets and a thermal image camera.

The workshop contained vehicles, cylinders and workshop tools all of which...

Tiverton house builder Devonshire Homes has unveiled its new look with the launch of fresh corporate branding.

Designed by Exeter-based brand design studio Believe in, the company’s logo has been transformed into a dramatic black and white design that incorporates a new ‘maker’s mark’ symbol.

“With Devonshire Homes fast approaching its first quarter century, it was time to update the story that the company was presenting to the world.” said Devonshire Homes Managing Director Steve Russell. “We are building more houses than ever in the county, becoming much more ambitious in...

Tiverton Housebuilder Devonshire Homes handed over a cheque to Devon charity Hospiscare this week marking a year of fundraising that saw the company exceed its target amount by £2,316.00.

Last April, the company pledged to raise £10,000 over the year. To achieve this figure various fundraising and sponsorship events were planned and held. This included Devonshire Homes pledging £50 for each open market sale; sponsorship from entering a team in the Great West Run; fundraising activities such as ‘Bake-Off’ and themed work days plus sponsorship at a Golf Day as well as two cabaret...

Tiverton's trunk main is to get a spring clean - using ice crystals.

South West Water will be carrying out planned maintenance on the water network from 11-14 April.

Over time very low levels of iron and manganese present in all water supplies build up on the internal surfaces of water mains. If these are disturbed due to a sudden change in flow or pressure (caused by a burst main, for example) customers may notice their water appears discoloured.

To avoid this inconvenience, South West Water periodically removes any build-up in a controlled and planned way....

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Tiverton on Saturday the 26th March.

At around 5.50pm, a man was seriously assaulted outside the Seven Stars Public House on Bridge Street.

The victim, a man in his 50’s suffered a cut about his eye and bruising during the altercation and had to attend hospital for treatment.

A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with this incident and has since been released on police bail until the 11th of May pending further enquires.

Police are appealing for witnesses, if you have any information that can...

Early morning commuters will be able to use the A396, north of Cove, Tiverton, every day from the end of this week until the completion of road works in May.

The round-the-clock closure of the A396 to enable a new safety barrier to be built, is scheduled to come to an end on Thursday evening, March 24th.

From then until the completion of the works, scheduled for May 14th, 2016, the A396 will be open to traffic under two-way traffic lights, either all day or during the rush hour and evening periods.

From Thursday, March 24th until April 4th 24hour traffic control...