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Flood warnings and alerts are issued for East Devon after 24-hours of rainfall

By East Devon Reporter on 4th December 2023 Axminster, Branscombe, East Devon, Exmouth, Farming, News, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth

Heavy rain lasting more than 24 hours has resulted in multiple flood warnings and alerts being issued for areas across East Devon. The Environment Agency (EA) said it expects river levels in many areas to remain high overnight, and into Tuesday (December 5). Residents living near flooded areas are urged to be aware that water could be fast-flowing and deep. The Environment Agency said: “Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the East Devon area. “This has meant that rivers in the area have risen and will remain high.” Flood warnings are in place for the…

Storm Ciaran battered East Devon - photos L to R: The emergency services on Sidmouth seafront after a truck went into the water. (photos, Kyle Baker and Sem Harry Crest) Ottery's bonfire is under water. Photo: Angela Atkins Phillips.

PHOTOS: Pick-up truck is dragged into the sea at Sidmouth and Ottery’s bonfire is under floodwater after Storm Ciaran hits East Devon

By Becca Gliddon on 2nd November 2023 Axminster, Beer, Branscombe, Budleigh Salterton, Cranbrook, East Devon, Exmouth, Farming, News, Newton Poppleford, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidbury, Sidford, Sidmouth

The sea dragged a pick-up truck off the front at Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary’s iconic tar barrel bonfire is under feet of floodwater after Storm Ciaran raged across East Devon. Scores of warnings and alerts are in place across East Devon and the Environment Agency has warned properties are at risk of flooding as rain-hit river levels remain high. The stricken vehicle was last seen early this morning (November 2), being ‘dragged out to sea by the breaking swell’. Firefighters received a ‘distress call’ to Sidmouth seafront on Wednesday night (November 1) after it was reported a pick-up…

A tree down in Dawlish as a result of Storm Antoni. Photo: DCC.

Council clears trees from roads in East Devon after Storm Antoni batters the region

By East Devon Reporter on 7th August 2023 Branscombe, East Devon, Exmouth, News, Sidmouth

Strong winds of up to 50mph kept highway teams busy in East Devon and across the county with more than 50 call-outs to fallen trees or branches blocking roads. In East Devon the county council cleared fallen trees in Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, Bickwell Lane in Sidmouth and Hillside at Branscombe, prompting Councillor Stuart Hughes, cabinet member for highway management, to praise staff for their efforts to re-open roads as quickly as possible. Councillor Stuart Hughes said: “The damaging gusts that we experienced from Storm Antoni are rare for this time of year and it was closer to the strength of…

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Flash flooding reported in Newton Poppleford as an alert is issued for parts of East Devon

By East Devon Reporter on 9th May 2023 Axminster, Branscombe, East Devon, Exmouth, News, Newton Poppleford, Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth

PHOTOS and VIDEOS: Flash flooding turns roads to rivers across East Devon, leaving ‘devastated’ residents counting the cost of the clear-up A fresh flood alert has been issued for parts of East Devon by the Environment Agency after heavy rain has caused river levels to rise. The Environment Agency (EA) on Tuesday evening (May 9) said flooding was possible in the areas of Lympstone, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth, prompting an alert for the water levels of the rivers Otter and Sid. After a day of heavy rain, a residential area of Newton Poppleford has reportedly…

Councillors outside the Westpoint Conference Centre, Clyst St Mary, where the votes were counted. Photo: LDR.

Coalition for East Devon? Local election results 2023 are announced

By Local Democracy Reporter on 5th May 2023 Axminster, Beer, Branscombe, Budleigh Salterton, Colyton, Cranbrook, East Devon, Exmouth, Honiton, News, Newton Poppleford, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidbury, Sidford, Sidmouth

Once again little separates the parties and groups in East Devon in this year’s local elections, writes local democracy reporter Rob Kershaw. The Independents edged out the Liberal Democrats by 19 seats to 18, but this is a notable improvement for the Lib Dems who managed only seven in 2019. The Conservatives were only just behind on 17, but lost their leader Philip Skinner who was displaced by Liberal Democrat Richard Jeffries. Speaking on his 24 years as a Councillor, Mr Skinner said: “I’ve worked passionately for East Devon. It’s been in my heart for 24 years to be honest…

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Street parties are among scores of Coronation celebrations in East Devon and Exeter: Full list of road closures

By Becca Gliddon on 5th May 2023 Axminster, Beer, Branscombe, Budleigh Salterton, Colyton, Colyton, Cranbrook, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, News, Newton Poppleford, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidbury, Sidford, Sidmouth, What's On, What's on in Budleigh Salterton, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Exeter, What's on in Exmouth, What's on in Honiton, What's on in Ottery St Mary, What's on in Sidmouth

Street parties, big lunches, and community events – sparking road closures – are taking place in East Devon and Exeter over the weekend to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. Devon County Council said more than 70 communities across Devon will be marking the Coronation of Their Majesties, and scores have applied for permission to close streets to hold parties, fun days and galas. In East Devon, Colyton is hosting a live screening of the Coronation on Saturday, May 6, at St Andrew’s Church, and a party in the park, starting at 6pm. Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre…

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Pet dog stuck on East Devon cliffs is reunited with its owner after an overnight rescue

By Becca Gliddon on 27th April 2023 Branscombe, East Devon, News, Uncategorised

A pet dog stuck on the cliffs in East Devon was reunited with its owner after a night-time rescue, ending in the early hours of Wednesday morning (April 26). Fire crews from Exmouth and Sidmouth rescued the pet after it became stuck on the cliff face near Branscombe, around 15 metres up from the beach below. The dog was brought to safety, and reunited with its owner, in the early hours of Wednesday morning after fire crews used ladders and safety harnesses to reach the animal. A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) spokesperson said: “Fire control received…

Exmouth and Sidmouth beaches are among those in East Devon effected by the dog ban.

Dog walkers face increased fines of £100 if they ignore summer beach bans in East Devon

By East Devon Reporter on 24th April 2023 Beer, Branscombe, Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, Exmouth, News, Seaton, Sidmouth

Dog walkers heading for East Devon seafronts this summer face fines of £100 if they ignore beach bans or fail to keep dogs on leads. East Devon District Council (EDDC) has warned dog walkers of a ‘number of changes to the restrictions’ on beaches – which come into force on Monday, May 1 and end on September 30 – including extra areas where leads must be used, and a fixed penalty charge increase from £80, to £100. EDDC said the summer changes were the result of a public consultation at the end of 2022. Dogs must be kept on leads…

The river had burst its banks and flooded fields at Killerton, near Broadclyst, on Tuesday morning. Photo: East Devon News.

Flooding to East Devon homes and roads is ‘expected’ after heavy rainfall prompts warning to protect properties and stay away from rising water

By East Devon Reporter on 20th December 2022 Axminster, Branscombe, East Devon, Exeter, Farming, News

A warning has been issued that flooding to homes and roads in East Devon is ‘expected’ as a result of heavy rainfall. The Environment Agency (EA) on Tuesday morning (December 20) said properties and roads close to the River Clyst were ‘at risk’ of flooding, as a result of two days of rainfall. The EA warned flooding in the area was ‘expected’, urged people to stay away from the rising water and to protect their properties. The EA said: “This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather…

Foodsave opened in Beer this week. Photo: Foodsave

East Devon: Celebrations as new free food-share larder for all opens its doors in Beer

By East Devon Reporter on 22nd November 2022 Beer, Branscombe, East Devon, Editor's Choice, News

Neighbouring villages in East Devon are celebrating a new community larder for the Beer and Branscombe areas – opened to reduce food waste. Foodsave opened its doors in Beer on Monday (November 21) with the aim of redistributing surplus food from supermarkets, giving it away for free to anyone keen to use it up. The service runs every Monday 12noon-2pm, and Friday 6pm-8pm, from Beer Congregational Church, in Fore Street. It is open to all, and can be accessed by just turning up and walking in. Jake Bonetta, chair of Foodsave, thanked everyone who made the opening possible. He said:…

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