Ottery St Mary2 days agoHundreds of objections see housing plans rejectedCouncil officers say there is a major shortage of housing supply and affordable homes in East Devon.2 days ago8 Mar 2026Two-mile tailbacks due to car fire on busy A-roadThe A30 is shut in both directions while emergency services deal with the blaze.8 Mar 202621 Jan 2026Road reopens after 'impassable' flooding in DevonThe westbound carriageway of the A30 near Fenny Bridges was closed due to flooding.21 Jan 202618 Nov 2025Man dies weeks after altercation in pub courtyardPolice say five men have been arrested in relation to the incident on 2 November.18 Nov 202512 Nov 2025Video sought after serious early hours assaultIt happened in the early hours of Thursday 6 November, police say.12 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Clean up under way after spectacular tar barrelsA team of volunteers are sweeping the streets to get the town back to normal.6 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Thousands flock to town for flaming tar barrelsFlaming tar barrels light up the streets of Ottery St Mary on Bonfire Night.5 Nov 20255 Nov 2025'Not much can prepare you' for Ottery Tar BarrelsUp to 20,000 spectators watch people carrying flaming barrels through the town.5 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Singed hair, tattoos and merch in tar barrels townHairdressers and tattooists are among those getting ready for one of the busiest times of the year. 5 Nov 2025...
