Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is asking residents to heed warnings not to enter floodwater, as it could put themselves and others at risk.
Fire crews were called to several incidents where vehicles were stuck in floodwater to carry out rescues over the festive period. On 3 January, a cyclist was rescued in Newton Abbot after getting into difficulty near a swollen river...
Police are warning residents about the latest scam that has seen some victims duped out of thousands of pounds.
Computer Software Service Fraud, also known as the Microsoft Tech Scam, relates to predominantly Indian call centres cold calling victims claiming to be from legitimate businesses, such as Microsoft.
The caller states that there is an issue with the victim’s computer...
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for Devon.
Forecasters say heavy downpours and thunderstorms may affect eastern parts of the region this evening.
More persistent and at times heavy rain will develop across Devon overnight and at times during Sunday, clearing northwards during the early afternoon.
The public should be aware that flooding may result...
An unused lawn mower, the folded sails of a yacht and an old sofa became foundations for homes built by Plymouth’s most unwelcome guests last year – wasps.
Plymouth’s pest control service treated around 250 nests last year and they warn that the city could see a bumper year for wasps following a mild winter and spring.
Service manager Nicola Horne said: “We are coming into the...
With sunny weather predicted for this week many people will be encouraged to be outside, whether this is a causal stroll in the countryside or hiking across Dartmoor.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remind walkers and campers to be mindful of the impact and damage that a gorse fire has on the environment. They also tie up valuable fire resources for some time.
Police are warning people not to make hoax 999 calls after officers were deployed to a bogus firearms incident in Plymouth on Sunday 21 June.
Officers were called to Freedom Fields Park around 10.45pm after a report to ambulance control that a child has been injured with a firearm and the male suspect was still on scene.
Local and firearms officers and the police helicopter...
The Met Office has issued a weather warning of heavy snow for Devon this weekend, with “blizzard conditions” predicted in parts of the region.
The warning is valid for the whole of Sunday.
Forecasters say further snow showers will affect parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland on Sunday leading to some locally large accumulations and the showers may spread along eastern and...
The Service is issuing advice to the owners of thatched properties following a fire which destroyed a thatched cottage in Ide, near Exeter, on Friday (23 January).
Twelve fire engines were at the incident in Little John’s Cross and fire crews have re-visited throughout the weekend to dampen down hotspots.
Firefighters covered neighbouring thatched properties with foam to...
During the busy run up to Christmas and the intensive shopping period, Devon and Cornwall Police are advising people to keep their Christmas purchases safe.
Following the chaotic buying of the Black Friday period, burglars will look out for wrapped or unwrapped Christmas presents in homes and in cars.
People are advised to protect their Christmas purchases by storing them in a...
