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Warning to take care on roads and coast paths

Devon County Council is urging people to take care on the county’s roads and coast paths over the weekend.

Almost five miles (7.6km) of the south west coast path between Axmouth and near to the Devon/Dorset border at Lyme Regis has been shut this afternoon due to damage to the path caused by an active landslip.

Notices have been placed on site in liaison with the land managers...

Heavy rain warning in Devon

Outbreaks of heavy rain spreading slowly eastwards across South West England are likely to hit Devon from 3pm this

later in the day before clearing away east in the early hours of Wednesday.

The Met Office has warned that with the ground remaining saturated, people should be aware of the risk of further localised flooding within the warning area.

The rain is also...

Walkers reminded about the dangers of our coastline

Police and other agencies are advising walkers to be extra careful and not to take any unnecessary risks after the recent adverse weather has battered the Devon and Cornwall coastline.

Water can weaken the coastline which may cause landslips, making it potentially dangerous.

In extremely bad weather, the public are advised to avoid the coastline altogether due to the potential...

Take care on the roads this winter

With the cold weather predicted to last for the rest of this week South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is urging motorists to slow down and ensure their vehicle is ready for winter.

A spokesman for the Trust said: "We have already received numerous call outs this week to motorists who have been involved in a collision due, in part, to the road conditions caused by the...

Dangerous driving as forecasters issue ice warning

Forecasters have warned of dangerous driving on icy roads as the temperature falls below freezing.

The Met office has issued a Yellow warning for ice for today and Tuesday (14 January) which is expected to cause disruption to travel.

Forecasters have said that a combination of clear spells and wind will allow ice to form on the untreated road surfaces.

The ice is...

Met Office issue weather warnings

The Met Office have issued a Yellow Weather Warning, indicating heavy rain in the South West this evening and tomorrow.

A Yellow Weather Warning indicates the public need to be aware of their weather conditions.

Periods of rain, heavy at times, will affect parts of southern England later on today and more particularly on Monday 16 December.

The public should be aware...

Make sure your chimneys are safe before lighting fires

With more cold weather predicted over the next few days, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remind you to make sure your chimneys are safe and secure as possible, especially when lighting up fires that haven't been used for a while.

This advice comes after fourteen chimney fires have taken place in Devon and Somerset over the last week.

Fire Investigation Officer,...

Police warn of dangers of ‘legal highs’

Devon and Cornwall Police are warning users and potential users of so called ‘legal highs’ of the risks particularly with the summer influx of tourists and festivals.

The new psychoactive substances (NPS), or ‘legal highs’ as they are more commonly known, are easily purchased online or in high street shops often labelled as novelty items or research chemicals. They also include a...

Warning for ice and snow at weekend

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice on 12 th and 13 th January 2013.

There will be outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow, with temperatures dropping afterwards, leading to a risk of icy surfaces throughout the UK.

They recommend the public to take extra care when travelling and to be aware of the risk of disruption, this Saturday and Sunday.

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