'The decision is ridiculous' - residents share their experiences of bank closures
Residents of East Devon have been sharing their views on the closure of banks in their towns and villages.
Biggest events happening in Sidmouth from today and into next week
Here are the biggest events happening in Sidmouth from today through to next Saturday. The list is valid from Saturday (November 23) until next Saturday (November 30). This roundup is provided by Sidmouth Town Council and covers events in Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
PICTURES: Donkeys keep warm in sub-zero temperatures
A delicious brew in the afternoon sun keeps donkeys warm as snow covers The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth. Although the site has been closed to visitors yesterday and today because of the heavy snow, dedicated staff are there to ensure the donkeys have all they need to withstand the cold weather.
Budleigh Salterton beach impacted by a sewage discharge
East Devon District Council says they have been made aware of a 'sewage discharge' by South West Water on Budleigh Salterton beach. The notice was published on the council Facebook page on Thursday (November 21). They said: "We have received a report of a sewage pollution incident at Budleigh Beach from the Environment Agency. Sewage is being discharged from the Lime Kiln Sewage Pumping station.
Force Cancer charity forced to cancel this Sunday's Santa Cycle and Cruise
FORCE Cancer Charity has been forced to call off their Santa Cycle and Cruise on Sunday (November 24). The event would have seen nearly two hundred Santa's enjoying a cruise on the River Exe after cycling between Exmouth and Topsham.
New CCTV cameras installed around Orcombe Point and Sandy Bay
NCI (National Coastwatch Institution) Exmouth are grateful for the cooperation of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) for supporting and enabling the installation of a CCTV camera which will improve public safety along Sandy Bay on the Exmouth coastline.
Schools around Devon remain closed after fears of 'treacherous black ice'
75 schools across Devon remain closed on Friday (November 22) after yesterday's snowfall turns to black ice. Here are all the schools that remain closed on Friday (November 22) after health and safety concerns on the school grounds over black ice.
Christmas Winter Wonderland delayed because of 'too wintry' weather
Exeter's Winter Wonderland in Northernhay Gardens was due to open on Thursday (November 21) but has been cancelled because of today's heavy snowfall. In a post on Facebook they say: "Due to the heavy snowfall, we will be opening Winter Wonderland tomorrow at 5pm instead of the usual 10am.
Met Office predicts possible flooding in southwest from Storm Bert
A Yellow warning for Rain has been forecasted from 6am on Saturday until 11:45pm on Sunday (November 24). The warning covers the entire South West from Somerset and Devon, from Truro, through to Portsmouth.
Roundup: All the schools closed in Devon after heavy snowfall overnight
Lots of schools around the county are closed today (November 21) after beavy snowfall makes it impossible for students and staff to reach their school.
