Tag: Devon
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Devon Christmas Day Swim: Search Called Off for Swimmers
Two Swimmers Missing as Christmas Day Swim Grinds to a Halt Rescuers continue to search the choppy waters off Devon after a Christmas Day swim that drew around a hundred participants was interrupted by the discovery that two swimmers were missing. The annual event, renowned for its festive costumes and communal spirit, typically attracts a…
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Devon Christmas Day Swim: Search Called Off for Two Missing Swimmers
Two Swimmers Missing as Search Is Called Off off Devon Rescuers paused the search for two swimmers who went missing after entering the sea during Devon’s annual Christmas Day dip. The incident happened as a crowd of about 100 people typically gathered for the festive swim at a popular coastal spot, but this year’s event…
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Two Swimmers Still Missing as Search Called Off After Choppy Seas Off Devon
Search Called Off as Breezy Seas Challenge Rescue Efforts Rescuers have suspended the search for two swimmers who went missing in the choppy seas off Devon on Christmas Day, following difficult conditions that hindered response efforts. The incident occurred during the annual festive swim, a local tradition that typically draws dozens of participants in costumes…
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M5 Diversion Route in Full After Lorry Fire Erupts at Exeter
Overview of the M5 Closure and Diversion The M5 northbound carriageway near Exeter has been closed following a lorry fire between Junction 30 (Sandygate Interchange) and Junction 29 (Sowton Interchange). Emergency services, including Devon & Cornwall Police and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue, are on the scene as crews work to contain the blaze…