Devon County, England News

A canoeist who died after becoming trapped under his boat while riding a flooded river was a qualified instructor who had enjoyed the sport for 25 years.

It will be their first appearance at the Somerset festival, which was launched by the dairy farmer Mr Eavis in 1970.

AN elderly pedestrian died in the city centre following an accident with a lorry which allegedly failed to stop.

HEAVY RAIN: Homes in the north of England have flooded and there are fears for the safety of bridges, after torrential rain.

A PENSIONER has escaped jail despite falsely claiming his son was responsible for breaking the speed limit on three occasions in order to avoid points on his licence.

Inpspectors concerned for safety of bridges after policeman's death as search under way for woman swept away in Wales Northside bridge in Workington, which was destroyed by flooding in Cumbria.

TORBAY Council is 'riding roughshod' over the views of residents over the future of the Paignton Green, local conservationists have claimed.

A canoeist pulled from a river during Saturday's stormy conditions has died, the fire service said.

POLICE have vowed to disrupt the supply of drugs in South Devon after a series of high-profile drugs raids yesterday.

A TEENAGE mugger who targeted woman walking alone at night has been jailed after admitting four attacks on females.

A 12-year-old girl has been seriously injured in a road collision near the Transporter Bridge in Newport.

MORE THAN 3,500 assaults on NHS staff have been reported in the Westcountry in the last year alone, according to a new report.

A 20-YEAR-OLD boatbuilder died of smoke inhalation after a late-night chip pan fire at his home on the Devon and Somerset border.

BARNSTAPLE should, we all know, be well-known for its superb pannier market, historic town centre, and sublime neighbouring countryside.

HER first solo was when she was dressed as a ladybird at the age of nine - but after 11 years of classical training, Christina Warn is spreading her wings as a far more elegant soprano.

AN accident victim who drank at least 10 pints of lager and a 'substantial amount of whisky' before he was struck down by a van and badly injured is claiming more than 1million in compensation.

A DOORMAN who suffered distressing racial abuse has spoken of his relief that 'justice has been done' after his abuser received a heavy fine from the courts.

SIX people were taken to hospital following a two-car crash on the Newton Road near Bishopsteignton during the early hours of Sunday morning.

THE Herald Express Ellacombe Fire Fund has topped 8,000. Donations have ranged from a few spare coppers to the latest cash donation of 1,624, making a total of 8,141. One of the Wojaks' bridesmaids, Karen Pearce, is putting the final touches to a family fun day this Sunday at the Farmhouse Tavern in Newton Road, Torquay.

CELEBRITY chef John Burton Race has been banned from driving and fined for drink-driving after refusing to give a breath test to police who wrestled him to the ground when he resisted arrest.