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Halloween Safety

Halloween Safety

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Halloween - Thursday 31 October

Safety reminder ahead of Diwali

Safety reminder ahead of Diwali

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service would like to make sure everyone stays safe while celebrating Diwali this year.

Have a spooky but safe Halloween

Have a spooky but safe Halloween

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With Halloween and Bonfire night fast approaching, DW Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging everyone to have a spooky (but safe) Halloween

Stay safe this fireworks season

Stay safe this fireworks season

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Follow the Office for Product Safety and Standards guidance to purchase, use and dispose of fireworks safely and responsibly

Extending the border of resilience

Extending the border of resilience

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Collaboration is vital in all areas of resilience, see how our recent South-West and South-East meet up went in the Channel Islands.

Medicines and medical devices: Five top tips for summer

Medicines and medical devices: Five top tips for summer

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The summer is upon us, before heading to the beach, read the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s 5 top tips for people taking medicines or using medical devices.

Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad

Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad

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Thousands of young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation.

Asian Hornet Awareness for Wiltshire

Asian Hornet Awareness for Wiltshire

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The UKs Chief Plant Health Officer Professor has issued a new warning urging UK beekeepers and the public to be increasingly vigilant to the presence of Asian hornet and report any sightings.

Float to Live

Float to Live

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Would you know what to do if you got into difficulty in the water?

Reminder not to cut corners with electrical safety this Christmas

Reminder not to cut corners with electrical safety this Christmas

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people not to cut corners with safety when buying electrical items as Christmas gifts this year.

Festive safety reminder to local businesses

Festive safety reminder to local businesses

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Local businesses are being reminded to keep their premises safe from fire in the final run-up to Christmas.