Ottery St Mary

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'Callous' fraudster who tricked grieving relatives paying for funerals jailed

Steven Drinkwater, 47, illegally obtained more than £9,000 and has been jailed for almost two years.

8 Feb

Dramatic pictures show car 'destroyed' by fire on country lane

An extra fire engine was sent from Honiton to assist the crew from Ottery St Mary.

18 Jan

Swedish bear arrives in Devon via Eurotunnel following life-saving rescue

Plans to bring Diego over by ferry were changed in light of Storm Ciaran.

22 Dec 2023

Road closed after Sainsbury's lorry catches fire

Red squirrels enjoy the first signs of spring

Ottery St Mary tar barrels: your burning questions answered

Heavy rain leads to police warning to avoid flooded streets

Dead snake found dumped in box weighed down by stones

Families keeping the tar barrelling tradition alive

Health Secretary "committed" to community hospitals

Missing Devon teenager found safe and well in London

Ottery St Mary replaces 'worst Christmas tree in Devon'

Dozens of chickens dumped on busy road

Flame filled tar barrelling fun draws in the crowds

Roll out the barrels for a flaming good night