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1 week ago | 
somersetlive.co.uk | Daniel Clark |Molly Seaman
The Met Office has issued a fresh yellow weather warning for heavy rain, affecting the South West. The alert, effective from 6pm tomorrow, Friday, April 18, warns of torrential rain until 9am on Saturday, April 19 across Devon and Cornwall. The Exeter-based weather forecasters have predicted a 'prolonged' period of rain, leading to travel disruption and challenging driving conditions. Some properties may experience flooding and disruptions to their power supply and other services.
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1 week ago | 
bristolpost.co.uk | Sarah Lumley |Molly Seaman
Flooding had left fields under waterThe West Country has been battered by torrential rainfall this week. However, it was not just residents facing the effects of the downpours, but animals as well. During the 24-hour onslaught of rain, the River Torridge, in Devon, burst its banks causing the water level to surge to nearly 11 feet. Flooded fields left a herd cows wading through and navigating the waters across Beam Weir near Great Torrington.
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1 week ago | 
devonlive.com | Molly Seaman
Fallen trees, damaged power cables and flood roads are causing chaos in Devon this morning, Wednesday, April 16. Multiple A-roads are closed and blocked as the Met Office weather warning for rain is in place for the region. The A386 in Bideford is blocked in both directions due to flooding and a stuck vehicle in the road between Bideford and the A388 at Landcross. The A3072 is also closed in both directions due to a fallen tree.
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1 week ago | 
somersetlive.co.uk | Molly Seaman
A row has erupted between the builders of a new housing estate and a local entrepreneur over the ownership of a wall that stands only two bricks tall. Lioncourt Homes maintains it needs to demolish the 'dwarf wall' to create an emergency access route, as stipulated in their planning permission. However, Roger White asserts that the two-brick high wall, adjacent to a development of 70 homes in Hempsted, Gloucester, is his property.
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1 week ago | 
plymouthherald.co.uk | Molly Seaman
The Met Office has confirmed that a 'tornado' appeared above Plymouth early this morning, Monday, April 14. A witness took the impressive pictures of the weather phenomenon. They said: "Tornado over Plymouth early this morning!" Meanwhile, another local managed to capture footage of the waterspout skimming along the surface of the water at Plymouth Hoe.
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1 week ago | 
msn.com | Molly Seaman
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1 week ago | 
msn.com | Molly Seaman
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1 week ago | 
gloucestershirelive.co.uk | Molly Seaman
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing man from Northleach. Raymond was reported as missing after leaving an address in the Cotswolds this morning, Monday April 14. The 77-year old left an address on Northleach High Street on foot at around 7am today. He was seen shortly after midday also walking along High Street. Raymond was last seen wearing dark trousers and a black anorak. He is described as being around 5ft 10 or 11ins, of a slim build and with greying hair.
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1 week ago | 
devonlive.com | Molly Seaman
Police are appealing for help from the public to locate a wanted woman from Ottery St Mary. Karnya Mcray is wanted by police in connection to an assault. Mcray is described by police as a white female, roughly 4ft tall and has long blond hair. She also has links to Exeter. Anyone who sees Mcray or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call 999 quoting the reference number 50250088504. We will keep you updated with our live blog below. Send us information or pictures if it is safe to do so here .
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1 week ago | 
somersetlive.co.uk | Molly Seaman
A biker has died after a serious crash on the A38. Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash between a car and a motorbike on the A38 in Barrow Gurney last month. The biker, a man in his 40s, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. He died in hospital nine days later, on April 9. His family are being supported by a specially trained officer. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or who has any dashcam footage to come forward.
