Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to a dramatic incident today ( Saturday 18th January) after a woman got trapped in a marsh whilst walking her dogs.
The incident took place at 11.14 am.
Fire Control received a 999 call from a local woman who whilst out walking her three dogs at Abbeyford Woods just north of Okehampton accidently wandered into marshland resulting in her becoming stuck in the marsh and slowly sinking.
Distressed and suffering from the onset of hypothermia the caller was slightly disorientated and was unable to give the fire...
Inspired by the run-away hit movie produced by Warner Bros. Entertainment and the award winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, this very special train ride is inspired by magic and designed to delight and inspire your family this festive season.
The Polar Express train makes a mystical round-trip journey to the North Pole. The characters of the story come to life with the conductor punching away at the children’s golden tickets, chefs dancing and delivering hot chocolate and cookies, and the doubting hobo wandering through the train. The story is read aloud and the music from the...
Two extra late evening bus journeys will between Okehampton and Exeter 6 days a week.
Funding from Devon County Council will service to run two extra journeys on the X9 service from Exeter each evening, Monday to Saturday at 7:50pm and 9:45pm.
There are also return journeys from Fore Street Arcade in Okehampton to Exeter at 9pm and 11pm.
Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Councillor for Highways, said: “These additional services provide even more convenience and flexibility for passengers. I'm sure the journey times will be welcomed by those who have maybe had a...
At approximately 6.10am on Thursday 10 October a road traffic collision took place involving two lorries on the west bound A30 at Meldon Dip, near to Okehampton. A white Scania rigid goods vehicle was stationary in lane one of the dual carriageway, having broken down, and was struck to the rear by another large articulated goods vehicle. Police officers from Exeter serious collision investigation unit are keen to hear from anyone who may have driven westbound on the A30 at that time and passed the stationary vehicle prior to it being struck. Please contact police on 101 quoting log 97 of...
Reported earlier today: One lane remains closed on the A30 near Okehampton after two lorries collided at around 6.10am on Thursday 10 October.
The drivers of both drivers were taken to hospital; both are believed to have leg injuries which are not thought to be life threatening or life changing.
The collision occurred between the B3260 turning and Sourton Cross, westbound. Police say the recovery of the vehicles is underway.
A white Scania HGV registered to Lanarkshire and red Renault HGV registered to Newton Abbot...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died following a collision near Okehampton at the weekend.
The fatal collision happened shortly after 4.20pm on Sunday 6 October on the A386 outside Lower Lodge, Merton, near Okehampton.
Police report that a 44-year-old local man, riding a Suzuki GSXR, was travelling in the direction of Torrington from Meeth with a group of other motorcyclists.
The rider is believed to have lost control of his motorcycle on a bend and impacted with a low bank. No other vehicles were involved.
The Tellus South West survey has now started in Devon. It involves a small aircraft flying at low altitude over the landscape, gathering geophysical data from the air. The survey is progressing steadily eastwards across the region, and may make one or two overflights over your property, but once these are completed the aircraft will not return. The survey will collect data along parallel lines spaced every 200m, in a N-S direction. The survey will progress eastwards across Devon, flying over much of the county including the Plymouth, Bideford, Barnstaple, Okehampton and Totnes areas,...
Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to Jazz on the Lawn at Finch Foundry nestled in the heart of Sticklepath, near Okehampton, on Sunday 21 July, between 12.30 and 4.30pm.
Finch Foundry, a traditional water-powered working forge, provides the ideal setting for one of the West Country’s best jazz bands. Back by popular demand, ‘The Plough Boys’ will entertain visitors with an afternoon of traditional jazz.
Ben Shapcott, Manager at Finch Foundry, says: ‘Finch provides a beautiful setting to bring a picnic, sit back, relax and enjoy an afternoon of...
Birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts from the East Devon area are invited to take part in a day of exploration of Dartmoor, with the East Devon branch of Devon Birds.
Meldon Reservior car park, near Okehampton is the venue for the group’s visit on 17 June.
“We arrange at least one visit to Dartmoor every year, to catch up with species we don’t get on the local patch,” event organiser for the branch, David Jannaway explained. “This visit normally looks to find ring ouzel, but with the poor year they are having we have altered the route slightly and we will be exploring the...
