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Video: Grainy Footage Of Actual Home Explosion

Video: Grainy Footage Of Actual Home Explosion

[Updated] Thanks to a homeowner’s security camera, Bernews has obtained video footage of the actual explosion that rocked an Ariel Sands neighborhood last night. While not exactly the best quality, the video shows the actual point of the explosion, with a large bright orange burst appearing, which was followed by debris flying all through the... Read more of this article

Video/Photo Set #2: Explosion Damages House

Video/Photo Set #2: Explosion Damages House

[Updated with video] A massive explosion shook Devonshire at around 6.25pm this evening [Oct 16], leaving an Ariel Sands property with significant damage and the surrounding area strewn with debris after sections of the property’s roof, walls and windows were blown off. The Police and Fire Service both confirmed that no one was injured, however... Read more of this article

Photos: Explosion Damages Devonshire Property

Photos: Explosion Damages Devonshire Property

[Updated: There was an explosion at an Ariel Sands, Devonshire residence, which caused very significant damage to the property, and also shattered windows of surrounding residences. No one was injured, but a 46 year old woman was treated for shock.] At sometime around 6pm this evening [Oct 16] there was was an incident in the Ariel Sands area of Devonshire,... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Devonshire Community Meeting

Upcoming: Devonshire Community Meeting

The Devonshire Parish Council invites all Devonshire residents to their Annual Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 24th at 6pm at Elliott School Hall. A presentation on Essential Estate Planning Tools by Mr. Hil de Frias, Director, MJM Limited has been arranged there. Refreshments will be served and doors prizes will be offered in that meeting. For... Read more of this article

KBB Clean Up In Devonshire This Saturday

KBB Clean Up In Devonshire This Saturday

Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] in association with Devonshire Parish Council will be hosting a Clean Up program at Barkers Hill & Vesey Street in Devonshire tomorrow [July 20] from 9am to 12 noon. A spokesperson said, “KBB will supply trash bags, blue recycling bags, gloves, bottled water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes but not flip flops. Wear... Read more of this article

Devonshire Parish Council Scholarship Deadline

Devonshire Parish Council Scholarship Deadline

The deadline for the Devonshire Parish Council 2013 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship is this Friday. Applicants, who must be Bermudian and have resided in Devonshire Parish for at least 5 years, should submit a completed application form by the deadline of Friday, July 19th, 2013. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The scholarship will... Read more of this article

Devonshire Parish Council Scholarship Recipients

Devonshire Parish Council Scholarship Recipients

The Devonshire Parish Council have announced the winners of its 2012 Scholarship and Bursaries. This year’s recipients have demonstrated dedicated community service, achieved academic and personal success and have all expressed a desire to return to Bermuda to contribute to our community with their chosen careers. The 2012 scholarship winner is Ms.... Read more of this article

Cedar Park Group Hosts ‘Seniors Tea Party’

Cedar Park Group Hosts ‘Seniors Tea Party’

The Cedar Park Community Board hosted a ‘Seniors Tea Party’ a few weeks ago at Christ Church in Devonshire between 3.00pm and 5.00pm. Special guests at this event were Premier Paula Cox and the Central Community Action Team. Entertainment was provided by Gene Steede, North Village Band, Shine Hayward and a senior who modeled the latest fashion... Read more of this article

Traffic Being Diverted On Middle Road Devonshire

Traffic Being Diverted On Middle Road Devonshire

[Updated] This afternoon [July 13] emergency service personnel attended the Middle Road, Devonshire area to a report of an accident which appears to have involved three vehicles. Police, fire and ambulance services attended the scene, where it appears a truck, car and motorcycle were all involved in the accident. As of 4.15pm, traffic flow is being... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Devonshire Council Scavenger Hunt

Upcoming: Devonshire Council Scavenger Hunt

The Devonshire Parish Council will be kicking off the Cup Match Holiday with a scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt is taking place on Friday, July 27th, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. and will start and end at Christ Church on Middle Road in Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “This fun-filled event has been planned to introduce you to your council members and... Read more of this article

Upcoming: Devonshire Parish Council Night

Upcoming: Devonshire Parish Council Night

The Devonshire Parish Council invites all Devonshire residents to the 2012 “Meet Your Council Night.” The event is taking place on Monday, March 26th 2012 at the Christ Church Devonshire Hall. This event will give Devonshire residents the opportunity to meet the members of the Council, express their concerns over Parish issues and to hear... Read more of this article

Two Motorcycles Collide In Devonshire

Two Motorcycles Collide In Devonshire

Just after 1pm today [Feb.26] there was an accident involving two motorbikes at the junction of Middle Road and Montpelier Road in Devonshire. Police officers, the fire service and ambulance all attended the scene, which resulted in one of the motorcyclists being taken to hospital via ambulance with what is unofficially understood to be non-serious... Read more of this article

Police Arrest Suspect After Chase

Police Arrest Suspect After Chase

At approximately 11am yesterday morning [Jan.23] police were alerted to four men wearing black clothing acting suspiciously around homes in the Devonshire area, and after chasing the suspects arrested a 17-year-old male in possession of suspected stolen property. Multiple police vehicles were seen driving through the Friswells Hill, Frog Lane, Border... Read more of this article

Arrests Made In Armed Home Invasion

Arrests Made In Armed Home Invasion

A man gained entry into a home earlier today [Jan.3] in Devonshire. Two men are believed to have arrived at the house before one entered with what is believed to be a firearm. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:25pm on Tuesday, January 3rd police responded to a reported incident at a Long Ridge Pass, Devonshire residence. “It appears... Read more of this article

Shooting Victim Airlifted Overseas

Shooting Victim Airlifted Overseas

The 24 year old gunshot victim injured in the shooting incident outside Gravity Nightclub on North Shore Road, Devonshire in the early hours of Saturday morning has been airlifted to the United States for specialist surgery. The young man suffered serious injuries when he was shot multiple times in his back, shoulders and arms sometime between 3:15am... Read more of this article

Power Outage For Devonshire Residents

Power Outage For Devonshire Residents

Hundreds of Devonshire residents lost power last night [Dec.18], due to problems with a utility pole. Power went off in the Glebe Road, North Shore and Derwent Lane area early yesterday afternoon, and then again for a brief period yesterday evening.  BELCO workers are pictured below repairing a pole at the junction of Glebe Road and Derwent Lane at... Read more of this article