CREWS from Bude Community Fire Station have been gearing up to provide their service to the people of Bude and the surrounding area over the weekend.

The crews used a 4x4 appliance to plough through the snow and icy roads to get to a number of emergencies in the Bude area, including a chimney fire near Whitstone and a tractor fire in Kilkhampton.

People have been showing their respect to the team via social media, thanking them for their efforts and reminding them also to keep safe as the treacherous ‘beast from the east’ makes its second appearance this month.