Deluge of rain fills reservoirs after dry summer
Persistent January rainfall means reservoir levels are "unusually high", says a water firm. Source link
Storm Ingrid damage forces closure of Devon railway line
BBC/Johnny RutherfordGreat Western Railway is urging passengers not to attempt to travel on the line due to damage at DawlishThe only railway line to the south-west of England has been partially shut until further notice after a sea wall next to it crumbled in a storm.Great Western Railway (GWR) urged passengers not to attempt to travel on the line between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot due to the damage at Dawlish.A sea wall protecting the railway line…
Flood warnings as Storm Ingrid hits Devon and Cornwall
Multiple flood warnings are in place in Devon and Cornwall as Storm Ingrid brings heavy rain and strong winds.A Met Office yellow warning for rain is in force until 22:00 GMT and forecasters are warning of flooding and transport disruption.Great Western Railway (GWR) said the line between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth would remain shut until at least 14:00 amid concerns over the track at Dawlish where waves were breaching the sea wall.The Environment Agency said flood warnings,…
Plymouth acid attack victim was ‘set up by his ex-wife’
Brodie Owen,South WestandAnna Varle,South West home affairs correspondent, in Winchester Crown CourtDevon and Cornwall PoliceDanny Cahalane was attacked on Lipson Road, Plymouth, on 21 February and died in hospital on 3 MayThe ex-wife of man who died after an acid attack supplied information to the leader of a drug gang so he could threaten him over a £120,000 debt, a court has heard.Danny Cahalane, 38, was attacked with sulphuric acid in his home on Lipson Road, Plymouth, on…
Eleventh person charged over Plymouth fatal acid attack
An 11th person has been charged over a fatal acid attack on a man in his own home.Danny Cahalane, 38, was attacked on Lipson Road, Plymouth, on 21 February 2025 and died in hospital on 3 May.Winchester Crown Court heard Kelvin Asante, 23, from Eresby Place, London, was arrested earlier this week.He was charged with murder, attempting to intentionally cause grievous bodily harm, attempted kidnap at The Quay, Plymouth, and participating in the criminal activities of an organised…
BBC Radio Devon presenters take on three-legged challenge
BBCMichael Chequer was joined by breast cancer survivor Louise ButcherBBC radio presenters endured wind and rain on the first day of a 1,000-mile three-legged charity challenge for Children in Need.Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer from BBC Radio Devon intend to cover 12.5 miles (20.12km) over the two-day challenge. The pair have walked each mile tied to a different person, including volunteers and staff from Children in Need-funded projects.Densley, who began the challenge at Exmouth Lifeboat Station, said the…
Increased funds from Torbay Council too late, says land charity
Torbay Coast and Countryside TrustTorbay Coast and Countryside Trust looked after 80% of Torbay's landscapes, including Berry HeadA conservation charity which leased and maintained coastal areas said it did not receive increased funds from a council in time to prevent it from financial collapse.Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust (TCCT), which received a management fee from the council, entered voluntary administration in October.The trust looked after 80% of Torbay's landscapes and more than 40 miles (64km) of coast paths…
BBC Radio Devon presenters tackling three-legged challenge
BBC radio presenters have begun their part of a 1,000 mile three-legged charity challenge for Children in Need.Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer from BBC Radio Devon intend to cover 12.5 miles (20.12km) over the two-day challenge. Chequer began in Bideford and Densley began in Exmouth earlier. They will be walking each mile tied to a different person, including volunteers and staff from Children in Need-funded projects.Open Door, Action East Devon, Taw and Torridge Voluntary Services and Home Start…
Attempted murder arrest after Plymouth stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was stabbed, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said armed officers responded to the attack at about 14:50 GMT on Saturday in the Mildmay Street area of Plymouth.Police said the victim suffered a stab wound to his chest, possibly from a screwdriver, but his injuries were not "life-threatening or life-changing".Detectives said along with the man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, a woman was arrested…
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