Rare Amber heat warning issued as UV index sky-rockets Paid Members Public
A rare amber warning has been issued by the Met Office as temperatures soar across the UK in an intense heatwave. It comes into force on Sunday, July 17, and covers much of the UK and means the high temperatures could lead to ‘widespread impacts on people and infrastructure’. Devon
Red Arrows to fly over North Devon this weekend Paid Members Public
As if a weekend full of Jubilee festivities wasn’t enough, North Devon locals will also catch sight of the world-renowned RAF display team, the Red Arrows. After their Trooping the Colour flypast over Buckingham Palace, the Hawk fast-jet aerobatic team made their way up to the Midlands for a
RNLI invite teams to compete in Boat Pull competition Paid Members Public
Appledore RNLI is inviting teams of four to enter their 2022 Boat Pull fundraising competition next month. Taking place on Saturday, June 26 on Westward Ho! beach, teams will be tasked with pulling a 100kg Laser Pico dinghy, complete with a mast and launching trolley, around a course on the
Met Office declare yellow thunderstorm and flood warning Paid Members Public
A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued across the South West, lasting until the early hours of tomorrow morning. All areas of Devon are covered by the warning, with storms set to start at 8pm on Sunday evening, continuing through the night until 5am on Monday. Lightning strikes and heavy
Falklands hero Simon Weston inspires local veterans Paid Members Public
Simon Weston recounts his last surgeryOn Wednesday evening (May 11), veterans and service men from across North and Mid Devon gathered at the Barnstaple Hotel to hear Falklands conflict veteran, Simon Weston, recount his life 40 years on from the explosion that left him with severe burns. Simon was serving
RNLI invite teams to compete in Boat Pull competition Paid Members Public
Appledore RNLI is inviting teams of four to enter their 2022 Boat Pull fundraising competition next month. Taking place on Saturday, June 26 on Westward Ho! beach, teams will be tasked with pulling a 100kg Laser Pico dinghy, complete with a mast and launching trolley, around a course on the
North Devon Show announces grand return Paid Members Public
Organisers for The North Devon Show have announced that the agricultural event will return this summer after a two-year absence during the coronavirus pandemic. Taking place on Wednesday, August 3, the show will celebrate the region’s rural, agricultural and equestrian heritage, while providing entertainment and activities for all ages.
Arson attack destroyed Ilfracombe hotel Paid Members Public
A fire that destroyed Glen Tor Hotel in Ilfracombe last month has been confirmed as an arson attack by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue. Call handlers received over 30 calls from locals who spotted smoke and flames billowing from the derelict property on April 22. Crews from 14 fire
