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De-icer at the ready!

It's too late for Christmas but there may be a sprinkling of snow on high ground in Devon tomorrow.

Temperatures are also expected to dip early next week.

The Met Office five-day forecast is as follows:

Today: A cold, frosty start with patchy freezing fog, mostly in the east. Soon becoming cloudy as with rain, heavy at times, spreading northeast from around dawn, this affecting most parts by midday and reaching all parts by mid-afternoon. Becoming windy. Maximum Temperature 9C.

Tonight: Unsettled conditions continuing this evening but gradually clearing...

Met Office issues weather warning of ice

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/12/2014 - 12:56pm

A weather warning of ice has been issued for parts of Devon as temperatures are set to drop tonight.

The Met Office said ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces during Friday night and early Saturday morning, particularly where showers have occurred during Friday. The showers will fall as sleet or snow over hills and to low levels in the north.

People are advised to take extra care.

The warning is valid from 5pm until 11am tomorrow.

A chief forecaster said: “A band of rain, with hill snow, will move south across northern and central parts of the UK...

Drivers urged to prepare for winter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 12/06/2014 - 11:41am

With the arrival of colder weather, the Highways Agency is urging drivers to ensure they are prepared for driving in winter weather.

Agency regional manager, Julian Strong, said: “The Highways Agency and its contractors are well-prepared for winter across the South West.

“We use detailed weather forecasts and treat the road network before road temperatures fall below freezing, often at night in preparation for peak traffic periods. But that doesn’t mean people should drive as they normally would - in severe weather drivers need to take care and plan ahead.

“We will...

Take care on the roads this winter

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 freezing weather.

"If you are travelling by road it is essential you take in to account the conditions of the road. During the cold snap please slow down, ensure your vehicle is properly de-...

Dangerous driving as forecasters issue ice warning

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 01/13/2014 - 11:34am

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 expected to effect the whole country coming in from the North of England.

The Met Office's Chief Forecaster writes: "Following rain or showers on Monday, clearing skies will allow road temperatures...

South West Water and customers Get Ready for Winter

South West Water and customers Get Ready for Winter

With forecasters warning of icy weather conditions around the corner, South West Water is reminding customers to take precautions to avoid leaks and burst water pipe damage.

Burst pipe damage cost homeowners over £680 million nationally in property claims following the post Christmas thaw in 2010.

South West Water's Head of Drinking Water Services Guy Doble said: "We want to help customers avoid serious problems with their pipework by providing what we hope will be useful information to prepare for the...

Robin Cousins' ICE at Westpoint

Event Date: 
19/02/2014 - 7:30pm to 23/02/2014 - 4:15pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX1 5DJ

A new winter show is to grace Westpoint, Exeter in 2014. Jamie Wilson, Paul Elliott and Duncan Weldon for Triumph Entertainment are pleased to announce that the brand new show ‘ROBIN COUSINS’ ICE - The Skating Stage Experience’ will be coming to Westpoint, Exeter from Wednesday 19th February 2014 for five nights during February half term.

Olympic champion and head judge on ITV’s Dancing on Ice, Robin Cousins has hand-picked the greatest ice skaters from around the globe to bring his incredible new production to life.

Tickets for ROBIN COUSINS’ ICE start at £22.50 for adults...

Robin Cousins visits Exeter to launch his new ICE show

Exeter welcomed Robin Cousins to Princesshay on Friday 13 September. Launching ticket sales to his new show ICE, Robin met shoppers, ice show enthusiasts and business leaders, answering their questions on his new venture, an exciting new ice show touring the UK from January – March 2014. The show comes to Westpoint, Exeter from Wednesday 19 February 2014 – Sunday 23 February 2014, which is perfecly timed for February half term, but you might want to get in there quick, as tickets are selling like hotcakes.

Members of the public were in for a rare treat too, when Robin answered...

Robin Cousins' Ice comes to Exeter in February Half Term

A new winter show is to grace Westpoint, Exeter next year. Jamie Wilson, Paul Elliott and Duncan Weldon for Triumph Entertainment have announced that the brand new show 'Robin Cousins' ICE - The Skating Stage Experience’ will be coming to Westpoint, Exeter from Wednesday 19th February 2014 for five nights during February half term.



Olympic champion and head judge on ITV’s Dancing on Ice , Robin Cousins has hand-picked the greatest ice skaters from around the globe to bring his incredible new production to life. 



Dynamic and atmospheric, 'Robin Cousins' ICE will draw you...

Residents urged to prepare for snow and ice

People in Devon are being asked to be prepared for the possibility of widespread snow and ice on Friday and over the weekend.

Early forecasts suggest that there is a threat of rain moving in from the South West overnight on Thursday, possibly turning to wintry showers as it hits colder air. With road surface temperatures dropping to -4, ice may also be a hazard.

Devon County Council, the Highways Agency, and Devon and Cornwall Police are advising residents to be aware of the potential of travel disruption on Devon’s roads. Higher ground in East Devon, Dartmoor and Exmoor...

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