Due to the extreme weather forecasts, recycling and waste collections scheduled for Thursday, 2 November will be postponed, with catch-up collections being planned.
Refuse, recycling, green, clinical, and bulky waste collections have all been suspended.
To prevent the wind blowing litter across the street, please take your recycling and waste containers inside until the...
The ongoing major resurfacing and highway drainage improvement scheme in Sidmouth is progressing well.
The 12-week scheme, which is covering around 1.2km of the A375 from Temple Gardens to the junction with the Esplanade, started in January and has now reached the half-way point.
Work involves repairs to a number of sections of damaged and collapsed drainage pipes and this...
The Environment Agency is urging people living in flood risk communities along the north coast of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset to prepare for flooding from a forecast tidal surge caused by Storm Eunice this Friday. The tidal surge is possible Friday morning, and the Environment Agency is urging people to take steps to protect themselves and their property from the risk of flooding. Strong...
Devon is expecting another battering from the latest named storm tomorrow (Tuesday 7 December).
Storm Barra is forecast to bring gale force winds, particularly in coastal areas, from 9am tomorrow until 6pm on Wednesday.
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Severe Weather Warning for windy conditions throughout the next couple of days, with winds of up to 80mph in exposed...
With up to four inches of snowfall due to hit Britain this weekend as a result of impending Storm Dennis, gritters are out in full force to make footpaths and roads safer.
Though rock salt may help keep pedestrians and motorists safe on slippery roads and pavements, 48 per cent of dog owners are unaware of the hidden dangers that grit poses to their beloved pet.
The business of Brexit seems to have reached a lull just as two former cabinet ministers have finished jockeying for position to become the next British prime minister. The winners strong EU rhetoric, tailored to their Conservative Party electorate, while predictable is not realistic. A deadline of 31st October looms sandwiched between the recess and newly appointed European Commission...
Police are advising people to take extra care as Storm Imogen batters Devon.
An amber warning for strong winds with gusts of between 60 and 70 mph is in place until 6pm today (Monday). The scattered, heavy showers will gradually become less frequent through the afternoon.
Flooding has been reported across the region, along with fallen trees and debris on roads.
Devon County Council is urging people to take care and remain vigilant as bad weather continues in the South West.
High winds and heavy rainfall have caused localised flooding and disruption on many of Devon’s roads, and motorists are being advised to take extra care.
People are also being urged to avoid coastal and river areas as the severe weather continues to cause water...
Prime Minister David Cameron has given his personal assurances in Plymouth today that all options for a fast, resilient, 21st Century rail network to serve the South West would be looked at.
At a private meeting attended by Plymouth City Council's Chief Executive Tracey Lee and Chief Executive of Plymouth's Chamber of Commerce David Parlby, the Prime Minister promised a study of all...
