A DOG-friendly Christmas carol service has been cancelled as Storm Darragh approaches.

Newton Abbot Town Council said it made the ‘tough decision’ to cancel Saturday’s (December 7) event.

‘The weather seems to be standing in our way this year!’ the council said.

This comes after the town’s Christmas lights switch-on was also cancelled because of adverse weather.

The Met Office has forecast gusts of wind of up to 80mph on Saturday, with the Exeter-based forecaster saying there could be a danger to life due to flying debris and falling trees.