Police say traffic is ‘coping well’.
PICTURES: Horse rescued from ditch in three hour rescue operation
By Hannah Corfield
17th Sep 2021 | Local News
A horse was rescued from a ditch in East Devon yesterday after a three hour rescue operation.
The horse, weighing 700kg, was reported trapped in a ditch near Green End Lane in Plymtree at around 8.40am yesterday (February 11).
Ottery and Honiton fire crews called to rescue 29-year-old horse
By Hannah Corfield
17th Sep 2021 | Local News
A 29-year-old horse was rescued by firefighters after three hours in a ditch.
Court hears how village texting feud turned to physical violence
Man drives seven miles down wrong side of Honiton bypass
By Hannah Corfield
17th Sep 2021 | Local News
Confused motorist told he was fortunate there was no collision
Busiest year on record for Devon Air Ambulance as more than 1,100 patients are seen to
By Hannah Corfield
17th Sep 2021 | Local News
More than 1,100 were helped by Devon Air Ambulance in 2018 – the busiest year on record for the life-saving charity.
Firefighters from three towns called to the blaze
Commerical Fire at Reme Drive, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton
By Hannah Corfield
17th Sep 2021 | Local News
Date: 08.02.2019
Time: 12:53
Location: Reme Drive, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call to a fire at the above location.
On arrival the incident commander confirmed a small fire in the roof of property. Crews promptly got to work using two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, one covering jet to extinguish the fire and one thermal imaging camera to locate hotspots.
Rescue from Height at Road to Badgers Hill Ottery St Mary
By Hannah Corfield
17th Sep 2021 | Local News
Date: 06.02.2019
Time: 15:00
Location: Road to Badgers Hill Ottery St Mary
Fire Control received a request for assistance from our colleagues in Ambulance Control to assist with a casualty that had fallen onto a flat roof at a property in Ottery St Mary this afternoon.
One fire engine from our Sidmouth fire station was mobilised immediately.
On arrival crews liaised with Ambulance personnel on scene and confirmed that there was one adult male casualty requiring assistance. Crews set to work with a triple extension ladder to attempt to reach the roof area.
Ambulance mobilised their Hart Team to assist with the rescue. Crews continued to attempt the rescue working with our partners from Ambulance using one triple extension ladder and crews wearing safety working at heights protective clothing and equipment.
One male casualty was rescued and using a stretcher was carried to a land Ambulance for paramedics to assess and transport the patient to hospital.
These are the final details for this incident.
Can you help plant 2,200 trees for a greener future in East Devon'
By Hannah Corfield
17th Sep 2021 | Local News
(© Iakov Filimonov - Dreamstime.com)
Volunteers are needed to plant 2,200 new trees in East Devon.
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