Devon schools were shut as floods made access impossible

Some schools in Devon were closed earlier this week as a result of the severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra. Several schools and colleges were forced to shut their doors to pupils following a huge ...

Swathes of south-west England flooded and cut off by Storm Chandra

Effect of heavy rain and strong winds prompts calls for more investment in resilience to extreme weather ...
The New York Times

Plymouth, Exeter and the football wilderness where Liverpool came unstuck

The English county of Devon is in the spotlight, with two of the best three teams in the country making the long journey south-west in the FA Cup fourth round. For some, rugby union is more ...
Exmouth Journal

Missing kayaker search continues in Devon as rain warning issued

Police are continuing to search for a missing kayaker as forecasters warn of travel disruption and possible flooding under a yellow weather ...

England A squad: Paul Brown-Bampoe first call-up as Exeter Chiefs, Bristol Bears, Gloucester and Bath stars named

England Men’s A head coach Mark Mapletoft has named a 26-player matchweek squad for the upcoming fixture against Ireland XV ...
Crime

Exeter still has the second highest rate of new Covid cases in England

Exeter has the second highest rate of Covid on the list of local authorities in England - but other areas of Devon are among the lowest. Figures released on Friday (August 6) show that the ...