Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are reminding people to be aware of possible flooding later today and over the weekend as predicted by the Met Office.

With the current weather warnings in place, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging the public to stay safe and keep informed.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service would like to thank everyone for taking extra care during the Fire Brigade Union strike this morning.

People living close to the River Exe in Topsham and any other parts of Exeter that are at risk of flooding from tidal waters are being warned to protect their properties from an expected tidal surge tomorrow morning (Friday 3 January).

The Fire Brigades Union is to strike tomorrow (3 January 2014) in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms from 06:30am – 08:30am.

The public are reminded that the Fire Brigades Union has announced a further strike date in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms tonight (24 December) 19:00hrs – 12:00 midnight.

Responding to the announcement that Exeter City Council will receive a reduction of 13.6% in central government funding,

Exeter City Council has released details of its Christmas and New Year rubbish and recyling collections.

Every year at Glastonbury travelling communities of gypsies, travellers and showmen attend to work throughout the festival.

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.