The pollutant caused the River Piall and River Yealm, in the South Hams, to turn pale white in December. Officials identified the source of the pollution but have refused to give further detail ...

The River Yealm runs for 12 miles (19km) between Dartmoor and the sea near Newton Ferrers The source of pollution affecting more than 12 miles of waterways in south Devon has been identified.

The Environment Agency has confirmed that it is continuing its investigation into an incident that caused the River Yealm to turn completely white. Photos and videos emerged on social media last ...

A flurry of striking images and video emerged on social media on Monday showing the phenomenon on the River Yealm, which was apparently due to rainfall run-off from a nearby quarry. The incident ...

A shellfish farm business has been 'ruined' and staff made redundant after raw sewage was discharged into the River Yealm. According to minutes from Brixton Parish Council's July 29 meeting ...

The Environment Agency put a severe flood warning on the River Yealm, meaning there is "severe flooding" and a "danger to life". A spokesman said: "Rivers continue to rise quickly in response to ...

Digging into the history of the river, though, may provide clues as to the cause. Passers-by were taken aback to find that both the rivers Yealm and Piall in south Devon had turned chalk white ...

River Yealm, River Plym and Tory Brook, and Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuaries. The EA says that people in each area should "be prepared" as they are at risk of flooding after ...

Flood water outside a property near Yealmpton on the River Yealm, after heavy rainfall Credit: Tim Ireland/PA Wire A member of the Fire services mans the pump outside a property near Yealmpton on ...

A 48-year-old man, from Exeter, was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth after falling overboard from a yacht at the entrance to the River Yealm on Wednesday afternoon. The other man ...

Chris, 48, was on the River Yealm when the foot-long adder, whose poison can kill a human, appeared slithered onto his board. He said: "I was pretty relieved when it took the hint and swam back to ...