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Urgent flooding advice issued after floodgates closed at Mamhead Slipway
East Devon District Council has announced that the floodgates at Mamhead Slipway are closed as from this evening (Wednesday October 16). The floodgates at Mamhead Slipway in Exmouth are currently closed due to an Environment Agency flood alert
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Former mayor continues anniversary celebration with a trip to the zoo
Ron and Margaret Mudge celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary in style with a ‘wild’ weekend at Longleat Safari Park. Their week-long celebrations started with their adventure surrounded by family and culminated with a celebratory cream tea
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Just two fly-tipping prosecutions out of more than 5,400 incidents
Just two fly-tippers have been prosecuted in a year out despite more than 5,400 incidents across the Devon County Council area and Torbay. The number of fly-tipping incidents across Devon’s eight district councils and Torbay ranged from black sacks
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'Start now': Martin Lewis six month warning of 'most lucrative' thing you can do
Martin Lewis has issued a “six-month warning” to thousands of people, urging them to do the “most lucrative” thing they can do. People have until April 5, 2025, to make voluntary National Insurance contributions and maximise their State Pension
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It’s Rhode vs Rare Beauty in Aldi’s newest dupes – but are they worth buying?
Long gone are the days of matte liquid lipsticks and lip liner, now it’s all about natural soft buttery touch or glossy moisturising looks. Practically every top beauty brand is selling some tip of soft matte or fancy lip balm, with many setting
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How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
Pensions are set to rise in April next year as the Government is facing an extra £100 million bill following revised figures published on Tuesday, a former pensions minister has said. Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases
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Woman in her sixties seriously injured after crashing into a house
Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle collision on Parkway in Exeter. Officers were called by the ambulance service at around 12:55pm on Tuesday (October 15) after a blue Citroen C1 collided with a residential
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Number of yellow 'flooding is possible' warnings issued - see if you are affected
The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood alerts for East Devon today, after the county was struck with heavy rain overnight. Amber 'flooding is possible' warnings are in place for Hemyock, Cullompton, Stoke Canon, Broadclyst and Clyst
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First 100 customers in for a surprise as New Go Outdoors store opens
A newly refurbished GO Outdoors store at Retail Park Close Marsh, Barton, Exeter is set to re-open its doors. The store opens on Friday (October 18), with a grand store opening event happening from 9am on Saturday October 26th. Members of
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Stagecoach announce new winter timetable - see if you're affected by the changes
Stagecoach South West introduces timetable changes across East Devon, which will be effective from Sunday November 3. This Autumn local bus operator Stagecoach South West are introducing changes to some bus services within the region. Stagecoach
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'Is this real life or just our imagination?'
Lawrence of Arabia is a well known film. A friend knew all about David Lean the director, Peter O'Toole and other actors, but did not know that the core story is fact from the first world war. With all the chaos in today's news, it set me wondering
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'It really is a small world after all'
It’s a small world. ‘Byd bach’, my father and I will remark to each other, in our native Welsh tongue. In fact it is a really small world – ‘bach iawn byd’. In my work as a funeral celebrant, I find that the world becomes smaller every day, for
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Exmouth Rotary calling on young people to enter competitions
Exmouth Rotary is calling on young people to enter its annual competitions. The contests, organised by Rotary clubs across the UK, offer young people the chance to showcase their skills in various categories. The Exmouth club is particularly
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Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club walk raises more than £1,400
Fifty walkers raised more than £1,400 for charity. Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club members walked 5km at sunrise to support mental health awareness. The event aimed to break the stigma around discussing mental health problems. The funds
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Bicton College named floristry provider of the year
Bicton College has been named Floristry Training Provider of the Year at the British Florist Association (BFA) Awards 2024. The national awards ceremony recognised the college for its exceptional contribution to floristry education. Denise
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Anonymous donor gifts jigsaw puzzles to St Peter's Primary School
A generous donation has enhanced school life for pupils. St Peter’s Primary School received a large collection of jigsaw puzzles, complete with a dedicated table and jigsaw board, from an anonymous donor. The puzzles, located in the games section