Home and business owners are being urged to be extra vigilant as the firefighters strike enters its third day today.
The action is part of a dispute between the Fire Brigades Union and the Government over pension reforms.
Firefighters will strike between noon and 2pm and 10.59pm and 11.59pm until Saturday 16 August.
While the issue is a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government, every Fire & Rescue Service has a legal duty to maintain a level of service to local communities as best it can.
Area Manager Phil Martin, Head of Community Safety...
Timber and builders merchant Travis Perkins is launching a two week clearance event, giving builders the chance to negotiate the best possible price on a range of top-quality products.
Held from 11th to 22nd August 2014, the event will not only feature super savings on essentials such as power tools and work wear but can also enjoy talking to staff who’ve agreed that “no reasonable offer will be refused”. Being held across all Travis Perkins branches, the event provides the chance to purchase top quality products at a clearance rate. A dedicated leaflet will make it easy for...
Teams from the Housing Service at East Devon District Council are working with partners to minimise the impact that cuts in Devon County Council (DCC) funding will have on over 1,300 elderly and vulnerable tenants. The cuts mean a reduction of over half a million pounds in this sector in the next financial year alone.
EDDC’s main aim is to ensure that those tenants who wish to continue living in their own homes are able to do so. And tenants will have a say in the type and implementation of any changes.
DCC has advised that the Older Persons Targeted Support Agreement will...
Hannah's first ever Beer and Music Festival and two days of the very best in local beer, bands, bikes and barbecue food. Supported by South Devon CAMRA and BMAD, expect more than 40 local real ales and ciders, as well as a Pimms and Wine Bar and music across two stages.
Special busses will be running from Newton Abbot and Ashburton.
Further detail and admission: http://www.discoversealehayne.org/
The Topsham Town Fayre 2014 takes place from Saturday 16 August to Saturday 23 August.
Billed in the programme as having new ideas and fresh energy, this year's program includes some new events including a family fun day featuring The Wild Experience (where you can see and handle wild animals), an Antiques Valuation Evening, and Diamondogz 70s Night (an evening of glam rock in Matthews Hall).
Events programme includes:
Saturday 16 August 10am - Live jazz from Take A Train, outside Matthews Hall 10am-12noon - fun session at Topsham Pool 7.30pm-11.00pm - Family Disco...
Beautiful Days is the Levellers' family music festival which takes place at Escot Park in Devon with six stages, site art, a huge children’s area, comedy, theatre, family camping, licensed real ale bars from Otter Brewery & a great choice of food and craft stalls.
The 2014 line-up includes headliners Steve Earle and the Dukes, Seasick Steve and Levellers plus Jimmy Cliff, Dead Kennedys, Seeed, Bellowhead, and many more!
For full details of the location and terms and conditions of the festival visit www.beautifuldays.org and www.facebook.com/beautifuldaysfestival...
An award-winning Global Village Market is set to bring an International flavour to The Strand Gardens in Exmouth.
From Thursday 14 August until Sunday 17 August, a selection of traders from around the world will be offering a mouth-watering selection of continental goodies. Shoppers will be spoilt for choice at this free international event.
Exmouth will be treated to some mouth-watering treats including traditional Italian Biscotti, cakes and soft nougat, while shoppers can also try some tasty Bratwurst sausages from a traditional German Schwenkgrill! Jimmy Bean will also...
Discover more about Devon's turbulent history during the Civil War period and see what life was like in a royalist camp.
Learn about the Acland's role in the war and take a bookable tractor ride to the Acland's earlier house at Columb John and the site of Cromwell's garrison.
More Information: Killerton, 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk
A comic twist on the history of this great land! Family entertainment by comedy group Panatloons performed in the garden.
Bring a rug or chair to sit on and enjoy an evening of summer entertainment.
Make an evening of it and have a delicious pre-theatre supper with award winning local produce in the Killerton Kitchen restaurant, £12.50 per person. Call 01392 881345 to book a table.
More Information: Killerton, 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk
