A?NUMBER?of business premises and flats in Bude were damaged in the early hours of Tuesday, after a fire broke out. The fire started in Liana's hair salon in Queen's Street, and spread through the roof to a neighbouring pet shop and estate agent. Three people were evacuated from upstairs flats. No-one was injured as a result of the fire, but a fire brigade spokesman said a tortoise died in the pet shop. SEE the Bude & Stratton Post for the full story, plus all the other Bude news and sport, including council tax being kept at a 4.7 per cent rise rather than 49 per cent.