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Train and road issues after more heavy rain and flooding

The weather has affected several services
Train travelling during flooding
Author: Andrew KayPublished 12 minutes agoLast updated 10 minutes ago
Train operators said more services could be cancelled as people across the south of England face further wa…

Dartmoor Line exceeds expectations as second anniversary …

The first line that reopened under a government programme to bring back lost railways has far exceeded expectations with 550,000 journeys in the first two years.
Okehampton Station has held a special birthday party to celebrate the positive impact the…

Devon’s rail lines get government boost

Local lines benefit from culling HS2’s northern route (image courtesy: Mid Devon District Council)
HS2 cash diverted to local lines
MPs, council leaders and rail campaigners across Devon have welcomed government investment in the county’s rail service…

😊 Matchday Family Fun: Barnsley – News

St James Park has plenty on offer pre-matched to keep the whole family entertained and to make sure your St James Park experience is extra special.
Apart from the football our additional attraction this Saturday is Lez the Fez with his roving magic and…

😊 Matchday Family Fun: Leyton Orient – News

St James Park has plenty on offer pre-matched to keep the whole family entertained and to make sure your St James Park experience is extra special.
Just take a look at what is available below…

Bring your shades and factor 50
Stay for the England Eur…

Dartmoor is still being trashed by disrespectful visitors

People are still trashing Dartmoor[1] which has justified the decision of the National Park to introduce marshals to the Moor. The Dartmoor Marshals were first introduced in the summer of 2020 and have proved to be valuable in supporting Ranger patrols…

New station could get hourly trains to Bristol and Cardiff

Wellington could end up with hourly rail services to Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter if demand for the new railway station proves sufficient.
Somerset West and Taunton Council[1] and Mid Devon District Council put together plans to reopen Wellington[2] and…

Eight die in tragic South West road incidents in just two weeks

Eight people have tragically died in crashes on roads across the South West in recent weeks. Police are investigating six incidents, including one which involved multiple arrests.
First, motorbike rider died following a crash near Kingsbridge[1] on Apr…