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Food businesses are being reminded about new rules which will affect the way they give information about the food they sell or provide.

From 13 December all businesses must verbally explain or signpost food which are known allergens.

Food allergies can cause life-threatening reactions and the number of people affected by them is growing. The main cause of food allergy deaths in...

Sergeant Owen Messenger from Devon and Cornwall Police is urging drivers and cyclists to ‘think safe’ when using the county’s roads.

Since the start of the year, there have been five incidents involving pedal cycles; all of which were serious. Last year alone, there were 77 casualties involving a pedal cycle, compared to 60 in 2012. Of these, five resulted in the deaths of the rider...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...