Exeter

The county plays a waiting game with the weather

The county is seeing a welcome respite in the recent chronic weather conditions today, but with water levels so high and rain on the way, this looks to be just a momentary pause in Devon's flooding nightmares.

Sunday morning will see the best opportunity for sunshine, with winds easing, but further spells of heavy rain and strong winds are expected later on Sunday through Monday, with a risk of further disruption.

Today we are seeing a dry and bright start to the day with sunny spells...

Travel update: the latest on roads in and around Exeter

Travel update: Hele road has now reopened following the overnight road closure due to the collapsed wall.

B3181 in Broadclyst closed at the Town Hill junction, because of flooding.

Hele Road in Exeter closed in both directions near the St David's Hill junction, because of a landslip. One lane closed on A380 southbound in Kenn at Splatford Split, because of a broken down lorry.

This morning's updates for Stagecoach services

Service Update:

Exeter City & rural services

Hele Road is now open again therefore our H, 51, 55B, 56 and 315 services are returning to their normal routes.

57 service is now able to operate the full route.

We have been advised this closure is likely to be all day.

Earlier news:

Service 1 serving full route but experiencing delays as serving Bradninch via Toad Hall in both directions

Service 2 unable to serve Dawlish Warren

Service 380 unable to serve Gittisham

Services X46/X64 diverted via Drumbridges...

Getting your hair in tip top condition for Christmas

We only have a few more weeks until the party season really kicks into action, so treating your hair now is important to ensure it is looking its very polished, shiny and lustrous best.

First and foremost with your hair's condition in mind before your Christmas colour and the added damaging and aggressive cold, start with some TLC for your hair. Use a conditioning masque or treatment ritual once a week to add protein and moisture to the hair and strengthen the hair structure and even out the porosity of the hair. This will prepare your hair for even the most vigorous of...

Stagecoach update: shuttle service to Topsham

Stagecoach have announced: "We are running a shuttle service from Exeter Bus Station to Topsham with departures from the bus station at approx. 15.30, 16.30 and 17.30.

"The shuttle is to provide a direct link to Topsham in the absence of the 57 being able to serve the village and until the T service resumes operation from from the High Street at 1831."

Environment Agency warns of further flooding

Heavy rain today (Thursday 22nd November) could lead to further flooding across the south west of England this afternoon and evening, the Environment Agency has warned.

Run-off from already wet fields and other areas could lead to further river and surface water flooding, and strong winds could worsen surface water flooding, as wind-blown leaves and debris block drains.

There are currently 33 flood warnings and 56 flood alerts in force.

The Environment Agency is reminding people in the affected areas – which include Devon, Cornwall,...

Exeter City Centre Christmas Lights switch-on postponed

Exeter City Council and Princesshay have announced that they are having to postpone the Exeter Christmas Lights Switch On event scheduled for this evening, due to the exceptional weather circumstances and the safety of spectators and participants.

The event has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Friday 23rd November from 4.30pm in Princesshay Square. Live entertainment will feature on stage from 4.30pm, with the lights being switched on collectively by the Lympstone Military Wives Choir and Michael Caines at 6.15pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy continuous entertainment...

Temporary dams to breached canal are holding up

Temporary dams stemming the escape of water from the breached Grand Western Canal have been successful, after engineers worked overnight to regain control.

Approximately two miles of the canal drained through a breach in its embankment late yesterday afternoon, caused, it's suspected, by excessive rain fall.

The breach at Halberton near Tiverton is where the canal's embankment rises nearly 60 feet from surrounding fields.

Water overtopping the canal is thought to have eroded the embankment as it cascaded down, weakening its sides to an...

Exeter Guildhall Shopping Centre festivities kick off tonight

The Christmas fun starts today for Exeter's Guildhall (22nd November) with an afternoon and evening of entertainment for the Christmas lights switch-on, which is still scheduled to go ahead this evening despite the weather conditions.

A combination of snow, glitter, Santa Claus, children’s entertainment and local choirs will create a festive atmosphere for the switch-on by Transforma Man – and the event will also see the introduction of a new, hairy member of the Guildhall Shopping Centre family.

The Guildhall Shopping Centre Christmas grotto, the only...

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