Council declares major incident after Storm Chandra brings floods and disruption

Somerset Council declared a major incident on Tuesday evening, saying the risk of further flooding "remains high as water ...

M5 traffic RECAP: Major motorway SHUT after flooding caused by Storm Chandra

Authorities say one lane has now re-opened on the M5 southbound between junction 28 for Cullompton and junction 29 for Exeter ...

Storm Chandra: Multiple roads shut due to flooding as Devon battered by heavy rains

Major roads are closed across Devon and the South West with flood warnings issued as Storm Chandra brings up to 80mm of rain ...

LIVE: Crash closes A30 on Devon-Somerset border as lorry 'leaves road'

Devon Alert reported on X: "The A30 between Yarcombe and Crawley is closed to allow recovery of an HGV that left the road; recovery is expected to take around four hours, though this may be extended ...

Public asked to help shape future of fire service

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has asked the public to help shape its strategic plan for the next five years. A ...
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Government invests £30 million in Devon and Somerset Superfast broadband

85% of Devon and Somerset is set to receive superfast broadband thanks to a £30 million government investment. Somerset will benefit from a guaranteed broadband speed of 20MB per second. Even the ...