Residents were today (MONDAY) warned to be on alert after further heavy, persistent rain was expected to move across southwest England. Although the more persistent rain should clear from Devon by early afternoon, heavy and possibly thundery showers are likely to follow.
Please be prepared for disruption to transport due to localised flooding, whilst flooding of homes and businesses is also possible.
Some 20-30 mm of rain is expected fall in a 3-6 hour period in places, and a low risk of this falling in 1-2 hours. There could be as much as 40-60 mm possible locally through...
Sheep and the wool trade first brought wealth to the South Molton district during the 17th century and indeed the town’s emblem still incorporates a ram at its heart. Even today there are more sheep per acre in this area than anywhere else in the world! So what could be more appropriate than having wool as the theme of this year’s Christmas Fatstock Show, which runs from 10.00am – 4.00pm on Sunday 7 December.
And to increase the appeal of the event, The Military Wives will be performing from 6.30pm on the same evening.
The Fatstock Show will demonstrate how wool is produced...
A car accident that took place on the A361, just North of South Molton, earlier today has resulted in a member of the public being pronounced dead at the scene
The incident, involving two vehicles, also resulted in two other casualties being air lifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Police and other emergency services attended the scene, with the accident believed to have taken place at 11am.
The road is expected to be closed for some time whilst the thorough police investigation takes place.
The A361 North Devon Link Road, South Molton, is closed both...
Police in north Devon are appealing for information after £5,000 worth of jewellery was stolen during a burglary at an elderly woman’s South Molton home.
The woman in her 80s, discovered her house had been burgled after returning from a holiday visiting family in Australia.
More than 20 items (pictured), including a wedding ring and eternity ring, were taken from the house in North Road sometime between the early hours of Sunday 30 March and 7pm on Sunday 1 June.
It is believed the offender(s) entered the property by removing a glass panel on the locked front door....
Enjoy the talents of ‘ Celtic Folk legend’ Dick Gaughan at The George Hotel South Molton on Friday 6 June.
Dick, who has been described as having "The kind of voice that could stop a train in its tracks", has recorded compositions for artists such as Billy Bragg and Christy Moore and now he is coming to a venue near you.
Dick Gaughan will perform at The George Hotel, South Molton on Friday 6 June at 8.30pm.
Tickets cost £10 in advance or £12 ( or 4 for 3 when booking pre-show meals).
Please visit www.wegottickets.com/event/274792 for tickets.
The George Hotel, South Molton ( www.georgehotelsouthmolton.co.uk ) continues to delight, when it introduces one of the UK’s top comedians, Hal Cruttenden ( www.halcruttenden.com ), to its North Devon audience on Friday 9th May.
But maybe no such introductions are necessary, as Hal’s is a face which has already been plastered over the TV for some time and it might be easier to list what he has not appeared on!
Recent television appearances have seen him on ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘Mock The Week’, ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’, ‘Let’s Dance...
A great weekend of live folk music is set to take place at The George Hotel, South Molton.
On Friday 25th April folk music star Geoff Lakeman will perform. His performance will start at 8.30pm with tickets costing £8.00.
On Saturday 26th April accomplished keyboard player Jenna Witts and talented songstress Amy Newton will be performing. Their performance will begin at 8.30pm with tickets costing £8.50.
Tickets for both performances can be booked online at http://www.wegottickets.com , or by visiting The George at 1 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB or by ringing...
The George Hotel , South Molton welcomes award winning folk duo Tom McConville and Leonard Brown when then play on Saturday 29 March.
Tom could be said to be a musician’s musician and Seth Lakeman himself has referred to him as "One of the greatest violinists I've ever heard and by far the biggest influence in my music - A true master". What’s good enough for Seth is certainly good enough for The George!
Tom is certainly one of the leading fiddle players of our time. A virtuoso musician and fantastic singer, his rich and warm voice makes his interpretation of traditional...
