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National Express is today (Tuesday 11 February) pledging to meet any extra demand for its services in the South West as the rail disruption looks likely to remain for weeks to come.

In a bid to support the region, the UK’s largest coach operator is adding thousands of extra seats to its services, while yesterday it began running five new express services between Plymouth, Heathrow...

Prime Minister David Cameron has given his personal assurances in Plymouth today that all options for a fast, resilient, 21st Century rail network to serve the South West would be looked at.

At a private meeting attended by Plymouth City Council's Chief Executive Tracey Lee and Chief Executive of Plymouth's Chamber of Commerce David Parlby, the Prime Minister promised a study of all...

Devon is on course for more bad weather as the Met Office predicts heavy rain and strong wind from tonight until the end of the week.

The forecasters say that several more areas of low pressure, bringing heavy rainfall are expected to hit the county from tonight onwards.

The fresh wind and rain bring with them more pressure from flooding in much of the South West particularly...

The Met Office says there is 'no definitive answer' to what has caused the exceptional weather so far this year.

However, in a paper it says there is "evidence that shows that extreme daily rainfall rates are becoming more intense, and that the rate of increase is consistent with what is expected from the fundamental physics of a warming world".

The Met Office paper states: "...

National Express is stepping up its services to the South West in a bid to help stranded rail passengers.

In light of the damage to rail lines in the South West caused by the recent storms, the UK’s largest coach operator has added five new express services to cope with extra demand already seen from the region,

Starting from Monday (10 February), the new express services...

The South West is preparing for another battering with strong winds and rain forecast for the weekend.

The Met Office have issued a yellow warning for rain and an amber wind alert with gusts of up to 80mph expected, valid until 6am on Sunday.

Surf forecasters have predicted wave heights of 35ft, particularly around the southern coastline of Devon and Cornwall, presenting...

Residents and businesses in Plymouth are being warned to expect more heavy rain and strong winds this weekend.

Grand Parade, Madeira Road, Radford Road and Pier Street on the Plymouth waterfront remain closed following damage to walls and restaurants earlier in the week.

Amey engineers along with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have been reviewing the infrastructure...

Four roads across the city remain closed following heavy rain and strong winds.

Grand Parade, Madeira Road, Radford Road and Pier Street were closed this morning following damage to two walls; one on Madeira Road and other by the Drakes View Hotel. The Wet Wok and Waterfront restaurants have also suffered severe damage and flooding.

Multi-agency response teams have been on site...

The Met Office has warned of further disruption as storms continue to batter the South West.

The Westcountry was battered by winds of more than 90mph last night as forecasters warned of giant waves and more disruption to come as an amber warning is issued.

Devon and Cornwall Police say they are continuing to work with partners across the Force area in responding to overnight...

As the Met Office warn of five more days of severe stormy weather this week, Deputy Chief Forecaster Chris Tubbs took to youtube to explain what causes it.

Speaking from The Met Office building Exeter Chris warns that as new weather systems travel across the South West further disruption is expected.

He also cautioned that the worst storm is likely to hit on saturday and urged...