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A weather warning for strong winds has been issued for the South West.

An unseasonably windy spell is likely across many parts of the UK later today (Monday), overnight and well into Tuesday, as active frontal systems sweep across the UK.

An initial swathe of southerly gales will move east across many parts later on Monday, giving gusts to 50 mph widely but 60-65 mph across exposed Irish Sea and perhaps some English Channel coasts.

Winds will become west or southwesterly on Tuesday, with further gales in places, before gradually easing later. Heavy rain will...

Teatime is dangerous for children in the South West. That’s when serious accidents peak, according to findings released today by the Child Accident Prevention Trust.

The charity reveals how the end of the day spells the start of danger for children in the South West, with nearly half of all serious road accidents occurring between 3pm and 7pm. And the danger doesn’t stop there – children are also more than twice as likely to suffer a serious burn between 3pm and 6pm as they are during the morning.

The peak in child road deaths and injuries is linked to the after-school rush...

On Saturday 30th May 1,500 runners took part in the world’s most colourful 5km, running, walking and dancing, filling Great Fulford grounds with colour.

Bringing the spectacular explosion of Run or Dye colour to the beautiful grounds and extensive parkland of the Great Fulford estate, the event saw runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the most colourful event Great Fulford has ever seen.

Running, walking and even dancing their way around the course at Great Fulford, participants included students from Exeter University, local schoolchildren and families...

Devon and Cornwall Police are continuing to change the way non-payment of fuel incidents are dealt with, to ensure the best service possible can be given to the public with the existing resources.

Across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in 2015 the Force received around 1,600 reports where a customer had left without paying for fuel from a garage forecourt. These are not offences of fraud or theft, where there are indications of intent such the use of false number plates. In many cases they are a mistake on the part of the individual who when advised of their mistake returns...