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The Latest Breaking News from Devon

Britons hit by record January rainfall as Storm Chandra causes travel chaos and flooding

Storm Chandra has led to several parts of the country setting new January daily rainfall records

The Independent UK

Storm Chandra flooding rips through Devon cafe as heavy rain causes chaos

Heavy rain from Storm Chandra wreaked havoc on a cafe in Devon, which was overcome with floodwater after a nearby river burst its banks.

The Independent UK

Two severe flood warnings in place as Storm Chandra brings disruption

The storm brought disruption including flooding to homes, as well as school and road closures.

Evening Standard

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Storm Chandra brings flooding, travel disruption and school closures across UK

A severe flood warning was in force in Ottery St Mary in Devon, with residents warned their homes could be submerged.

Evening Standard

Major incident declared in Somerset after Storm Chandra brings flooding and strong winds

South-west England bears brunt of storm, but yellow weather warnings are also issued for Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland

The Guardian - UK

First of its kind ‘high-density’ hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon

Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes

The Guardian - UK

Storm Chandra hits UK with roads closed and warning of rail disruption

Forecasters had warned that flooding and travel disruption were likely with significant snow across higher ground

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Roads closed and warning of rail disruption as Storm Chandra hits UK

The M48 Severn Bridge and the Humber Bridge were disrupted by high winds

Evening Standard

Storm Chandra likely to cause flooding in south-west England, Met Office warns

Storm to bring torrential rain and high winds to parts of UK this week, with significant snowfalls also expected

The Guardian - UK

Body found on Devon beach after swimmers went missing on Christmas Day

Discovery comes after antiques dealer Matthew Upham got into difficulty while taking part in a Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton Beach

The Independent UK

Body found in search for missing Christmas Day swimmers at Budleigh Salterton

Devon and Cornwall Police said the discovery was made at Sandy Bay, Exmouth, around 8.45am on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Thousands still unable to return home as WW2 bombs found in Devon

Two unlinked incidents in Devon have led to evacuations while specialists work at the scenes

The Independent UK

London leaver: 'We made an offer on our 300-year-old Devon cottage without viewing it in the flesh'

From frenetic Balham life to Thermos-fuelled hikes on Dartmoor, moving to Devon — and a much smaller mortgage — afforded this family a total change of pace

Evening Standard

Man, 51, dies after getting into difficulty in sea off Brighton beach

Man from Kettering was recovered from the water near Brighton Palace Pier on New Year’s Day morning

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Last letters from Denmark: Danes write to Devon artist as postal service ends

Closure of country’s 400-year-old service made headlines and prompted Gillian Taylor to appeal for final missives

The Independent UK

New Year open water swimmers warned about risks after Christmas Day disappearances

Two men went missing after going for a swim in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, on Christmas Day

The Independent UK

Tributes to antiques dealer who went missing during Christmas Day swim while trying to help woman

Locals paid tribute to Matthew Upham on Monday, saying he was ‘a valued and upstanding member of the Budleigh Salterton community’

International Business Times UK

Kate Bush 'Heartbroken' as Close Friend Remains Missing After Christmas Day Swim in Devon

Kate Bush has spoken of her devastation after her close friend Matthew Upham went missing during a Christmas Day swim in Devon, as tributes continue to pour in for the respected antiques dealer.

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Evening Standard

Kate Bush ‘heartbroken’ as friend remains missing after Christmas Day swim

Antiques dealer Matthew Upham is still unaccounted for following an incident in the Devon seaside town of Budleigh Salterton

The Independent UK

Kate Bush reveals friend is one of missing after Devon Christmas Day swim

The singer described Matthew Upham as ‘one of my very dearest friends’

Louder

"The world has lost someone incredibly special." Kate Bush pays tribute to friend lost in Devon swimming tragedy

Antique dealer Matthew Upham went missing during a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton in Devon

The Independent UK

How a joyful Christmas Day swim on Devon’s Jurassic coast ended in tragedy with two swept out to sea

‘Beloved’ antique dealer Matthew Upham and another swimmer were swept away at Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day

Evening Standard

Christmas Day swim survivor says ‘it was a mistake to get in’ as two feared dead

Mike Brown, 60, said conditions in Budleigh Salterton ‘worse he’d seen’ in three decades

Evening Standard

Antiques dealer missing after Christmas Day swim ‘is deeply loved’

Matthew Upham, 63, is unaccounted for after a rescue operation was launched in the Devon seaside town of Budleigh Salterton

The Independent UK

Family pay tribute to ‘deeply loved’ antiques dealer who went missing during Christmas Day swim in Devon

Matthew Upham’s family say he is ‘deeply loved’ and will be ‘forever missed’

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