Summary

  • Rail passengers experience further disruption as main line 'severely damaged' between Tiverton and Exeter St Davids

  • No trains are running between Exeter St Davids and Tiverton Parkway, Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, Liskeard and Looe

  • Network Rail - no trains through Cowley Bridge for 48 hours

  • Cowley Bridge rail track flood barriers 'overwhelmed' - Network Rail inspecting the main line

  • South West has many flood warnings and alerts in place

  • Man arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a body in Exeter

  • Five arrested after Plymouth stabbing

  • Care homes secret filming: Owner apologises

  • More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Wednesday

Live Reporting

Andrew Segal

  1. 'Check trains before travelling' warning

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  2. Rail line flooded between Exeter and Barnstaple

    Chris Ellis
    BBC News Online

    The railway has flooded between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple which means trains are unable to run between these stations. This is expected to continue until 18:00 National Rail Enquiries has said.

    Customer Advice:

    • You may use First Somerset buses on route 54 between Taunton (Bus Station) and Yeovil (Bus Station)
    • You may use Stagecoach bus routes 55, 55A and 55B between Exeter (Central) and Tiverton (Bus Station)
    • You may use Stagecoach bus route 155 between Exeter (Bus Station) and Barnstaple (Bus Station)
    • Road transport has been requested to operate but there is no estimate on availability at present
    • You are advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary.

  3. Spencer injury 'a huge blow' for Argyle

    Brent Pilnick
    BBC Sport

    Plymouth Argyle striker Jimmy Spencer will miss at least three months after breaking and dislocating his ankle.

    The 24-year-old summer signing injured himself in training on Friday as he went to take a shot and will see a consultant this week. He joins Ryan Brunt and left-back Gary Sawyer as long-term absentees.

    "It's a huge blow, any players we have in the squad that are injured is very disappointing for us," manager Derek Adams told BBC Radio Devon.

  4. Blame it on the weatherman?

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  5. Sandbags out over flood warnings

    Adrian Campbell, Environment Correspondent
    BBC Spotlight

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  6. Flood warnings and flood alerts latest

    Andrew Segal
    Local Live

    Floodline

    There are currently 18 flood warnings and 24 flood alerts in force in Devon, the Environment Agency says.

    Cornwall has seven flood alerts in place.

    Flood warnings mean that "flooding is expected and immediate action is required". Alerts mean flooding "is possible" and people should be prepared.

  7. Rail tracks inspected over feared flood damage

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  8. Railway lines closed due to flooding: 'Passengers urged not to travel'

    Anna Varle
    BBC News Online

    • The train line between Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St Davids has been severely damaged by flood water
    • GWR is strongly advising passengers not to travel
    • Network Rail is inspecting the main rail line
    • The Tarka line is also closed
    • GWR says a replacement bus service is limited by the availability of buses and potentially hazardous driving conditions
    • The Barnstaple and Looe branch lines are also closed due to flooding 
    • Last night train passengers were stuck at Taunton because of the flooding

  9. Latest weather: Heavy showers and strong winds

    Bee Tucker
    BBC Weather

    It will stay cloudy with outbreaks of showery rain continuing for many, still locally heavy in the west, although many showers will ease through the afternoon.

    Weather

    Winds will be strong exposed coasts at first, although these will gradually reduce and it'll remain generally cold. Maximum temperature: 9C (48F).

  10. Fire breaks out in barn

    BBC Radio Devon

    Six fire crews have been tackling a barn fire near Honiton overnight. 

    Emergency services were called to Crook Dairy farm at 23:30 on Monday. 

    The fire service said the cause was accidental.

  11. Flood defence work 'partly stops water'

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  12. Trains halted through Exeter
    Breaking

    BBC Radio Devon

    Network Rail say no trains in and out of Exeter St Davids for 48 hours.

  13. Main rail line 'severed again'

    Simon Hall, Home Affairs Correspondent
    BBC Spotlight

    Main rail line into South West of England is severed again in Devon by bad weather say Network Rail.

    Remember Dawlish? Dangling tracks again disrupt trains in the South West.This was the line at 08:00 at Cowley Bridge... 

    Cowley Bridge

  14. Liskeard to Looe line flooded

    Chris Ellis
    BBC News Online

    Flooding between Liskeard and Looe means that trains are unable to run between these stations.

    Network Rail is currently inspecting the line and it is not expected to fully reopen until 15:00 today.

    Customer advice from National Rail Enquiries: Road transport will operate between Liskeard and Looe. Your ticket will be accepted on the replacement transport provided.

    The location for road transport pick-up and drop-off can be found by searching for your station on our information page.

  15. Railway flooded: Advice for passengers

    Chris Ellis
    BBC News Online

    Heavy rain has flooded the railway between Exeter St Davids and Taunton. Trains between these stations are currently unable to run.

    A very limited Great Western Railway service will be able to run diverting via Yeovil.

    GWR said it anticipates the line will reopen by approximately 12:00.

    Customer Advice from GWR and National Rail Enquiries:

    Great Western Railway between Exeter St Davids and Taunton

    • You may use First Somerset buses on route 54 between Taunton (Bus Station) and Yeovil (Bus Station)
    • You may use Stagecoach bus routes 55, 55A and 55B between Exeter (Central) and Tiverton (Bus Station)
    • You may use Stagecoach bus route 155 between Exeter (Bus Station) and Barnstaple (Bus Station)
    • CrossCountry on any reasonable route
    • South West Trains on any reasonable route
    • Customers with tickets dated for travel yesterday may use tickets today
    • Road transport has been requested to operate but there is no estimate on availability at present
    • You are advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary.

  16. Flood warnings and flood alerts latest

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  17. Rain not widespread, but heavy

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  18. Latest travel in Devon

    BBC Travel

    • In Plymouth, there's flooding on Stuart Road around Wingfield Way and Crawford Road 
    • In Topsham, Bridge Hill is closed due to flooding at Elm Grove Road 
    • In Bickleigh, there is flooding on A3072, near the A396 Exeter Road
    • In Cove, there is flooding on the A3072 near the A396 Exeter Road 
    • At Ottery St Mary, Sidmouth Road now clear after flooding near Knightstone Road 
    • There is flooding in Dulford around the Dulford. Approach with care. 
    • In Uplyme, there is flooding on Lyme Road in both directions between Cooks Mead and the A35
    • In South Molton, there is flooding on North Road between Barnstaple Street/North Street and Aller Cross. Approach with care
    • In Rewe, the A396 is blocked by flooding, between Green Lane and Stoke Canon, near the Puddleford railway bridge

  19. All trains cancelled between Exeter, Taunton and Barnstaple

    BBC Radio Devon

    Wet weather is continuing to cause severe disruption this morning. 

    All train services have been suspended between Exeter St Davids and Taunton and between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple due to flooding and damage to the line. 

    Network Rail says they don't know when the lines will be reopened. There'll be an inspection at first light.

  20. News, sport, weather and travel for Tuesday

    Andrew Segal
    Local Live

    Good morning from BBC Local Live. We'll be bringing you the news, sport, plus the latest on how the weather is affecting travel around the region.

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