The South West Crayfish project an organisation which is working to protect native white-clawed crayfish through field conservation work, captive breeding and education, are celebrating after moving over 4,000 endangered White-clawed crayfish to safe haven ‘Ark sites'.
The South West Crayfish Project is led by Buglife, Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol Zoo Gardens and the Environment Agency...
The County Council continues to work closely with the Environment Agency, District Councils and the Police to help manage the severe weather and tidal events today.
Motorists are being reminded to take extra care and to avoid travelling through deep water. Also to drive more slowly in the wet conditions and be considerate to other roads users and adjacent property owners.
Residents and businesses on Plymouth’s Barbican are being warned of expected flooding early on Friday morning due to high spring tides and strong winds.
The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning for the Barbican, including Sutton Harbour. The highest water is due to be at 6.50am and but areas could be affected earlier.
A whole host of inspiring people from Devon are to be rewarded with New Year's Honours.
Those from the County to be recognised include:
MBE (Member of the British Empire)
Betty and John Insley are set to receive MBE's for their services to children and families. John Michael Christopher Duffield has been recognised for services to sailing following his role as...
People in Devon are being urged to remain vigilant and to take care during the coming days as bad weather continues in the South West.
With more rain, dropping overnight temperatures and windy conditions forecast towards the end of the week, flooding and ice on roads are possible in parts of Devon.
In particular, if you are out and about over the Christmas period, people are...
The NHS organisation responsible for commissioning, or buying, healthcare services for the people of Western Devon has elected a new GP chair.
Dr Paul Hardy, a family doctor in Plymouth since 1995, has been voted as chair of the Western Locality of Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NEW Devon CCG).
As river levels rise following last night's torrential rain, the Environment Agency has issued advice about what to do if you've suffered flooding in your home.
*Take care. There may be dangers in the water such as sharp objects and raised manhole covers.
*Flood water may have caused structual damage to buildings.
There was severe disruption yesterday as gale-force winds and heavy rain hit the South West.
Devon County Council said they received reports of more than 200 flooding incidents and around 105 fallen trees throughout the day. Torridge and East Devon have been among the hardest hit, and a number of roads have been closed across the county.
