A special rededication ceremony has been held at Hawkcombe Cemetery, Porlock, to mark the installation of a German War Graves headstone for Wilhelm Reuhl, a 20-year-old airman who died when his aircraft was shot down over Porlock Bay in 1940.
Co-hosted by the CWGC and the Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge, the ceremony not only honoured Wilhelm's memory but also celebrated a remarkable story of reconciliation, compassion and enduring friendship between the community of Porlock and Wilhelm's family in Germany.
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In a village in Somerset is a grave that represents a remarkable story of reconciliation, compassion and friendship between Germany and the United Kingdom.
In 1940, RAF Spitfires shot down a Junkers 88 that crash landed on the shore near Porlock... (1/4)
08/06/2026 19:25 #Devon A39, Countisbury Hill, Lynmouth - Reports of a large tree branch protruding into the carriageway. Operatives are enroute to clear the obstruction. Please approach with caution. MB @BBCDevon@StagecoachSW
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19:48 10/04/26 #Devon The A399 from the junction at Blackmore Gate to B3358 remains closed due to debris clearance and oil spillage following an earlier incident on the road. Please use an alternative route. AW @StagecoachSW@BBCDevon
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Our Coleridge Poetry Prize 2026 is now open!
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#Devon 06:56 09/01/2026
Following last night's strong winds we have trees down across two major routes this morning; A399 Brayford and A386 Beam Quarry.
There are likely to be trees down and other storm debris on roads across the county, so please take care this morning. JM
08:21 25/12 #Devon There are reports of a tree down blocking the road where Barbrook Road meets the A39. Contractors are on route. Please approach with care. AW @StagecoachSW@BBCDevon
⚠️There are currently no trains running between Barnstaple and Exeter Central while emergency services deal with an incident
🕓All lines are currently closed; disruption is expected until 4pm
ℹ️ Please check with @nationalrailenq before travelling
#Devon 14/10/25 12:51 There has been a large oil spill on the Goodleigh Rd, Barnstaple near Ivy Lodge. Please approach the area with care or find an alternative route where possible. JC @BBCDevon@StagecoachSW
#Devon 21:02 06/09/25 We have received reports of a fallen tree partially blocking the road between Barnstaple and Bratton Fleming near Snapper Halt. Please approach the area with caution. JC @BBCDevon@StagecoachSW
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#Devon 21:12 13/08/25 The A399 between Brayford and the quarry has been closed to deal with a hazardous tree. Please find an alternative route this evening. JC @BBCDevon@StagecoachSW
04/08/2024 13:15 #Devon There is an ongoing police incident on the A3052 at Loxbeare. Rackenford Road is also heavily congested. Please expect delays or find an alternative route. MB
#Devon 21:21 21/07/25 There are reports of a tree completely blocking the A399 near Brayford. Contractors are en route. Please approach with caution. AW @StagecoachSW@BBCDevon