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Victorian drapers’ shop treasures uncovered after decades

A remarkable collection of fittings from a Victorian drapers' shop that closed more than 80 years ago attracted strong interest when it went under the hammer at Chilcotts ' Good Antiques and 20th Century Design sale on July 11.

The collection, which included a rare corset display under a...

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Managed honeybees linked to new diseases in wild bees

Diseases that are common in managed honeybee colonies are now widespread in the UK’s wild bumblebees, according to a new study co-authored by a scientist from the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus.

The study suggests that some diseases may enter into wild bumblebee populations from managed honeybees, and provides vital information for beekeepers across the world to ensure honeybee...

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New road safety measures for Cotehele Avenue and St Leonard’s Road

A new speed limit and one-way system are being introduced in Cotehele Avenue and St Leonard’s Road in Cattedown to improve road safety.

The measures, which are being introduced following consultation with local residents, will also include new signposts and new road markings to improve vehicle access, movement and parking.

Work will start on Tuesday 4 March and last for around...

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Plenty more fish in the Seine

Two Devon brothers have gone to Paris in search of love – but there’s a sting in the tail.

The two are venomous stingrays from Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo.

The boys – with the unpromising names of Spotty and Sheldon - have moved to an aquarium in the French capital located right next to the world-famous Eiffel Tower.

They travelled first class all the way....

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Police warn of motorcycle thefts

Police are appealing for information after a spate of off-road motorcycle thefts in the Teignbridge area over the last weekend.

Some five bikes worth £34,000 were taken in one raid from a remote location in Tedburn St Mary.

The five bikes belong to motocross freestyle professional Jamie Sqiubb (pictured) whose bikes are his livelihood.

Taken were a green 2014 Kawaski...

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Earthquake felt in the West Country

A small earthquake reported in North Devon has been confirmed by the British Geographical Survey.

The small quake is thought to have taken place in the Bristol channel off the at around 1.21pm today.

The quake is reported to have lasted around 3 seconds.

The quake is reported to have been felt as far away as North Wales by users of the social media site twitter....

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Saxophonist Lewis given Royal Schools' honour

An 11-year-old Ivybridge Community College student earned the opportunity to perform at one of the UK’s most well-regarded concerts for young music students.

Lewis Allen-Waldron, a dedicated musician who started playing the saxophone at Woodlands Primary School at the age of seven, was selected by the Associated Board of The Royal School of Music to perform in its High Achievers’...

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Plymouth man who died in Totnes crash named

A man who died after his car collided with a tree on 14 February has been named as 47-year-old Richard Golborn from Plymouth.

Mr Golborn is thought to have been travelling from Totnes towards Avonwick on the A385 when his vehicle, a black Ford Focus, left the road and collided with a tree shortly before 2pm.

Police said he was the only occupant of the car and that no other...

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Plymouth University works with prestigious industry partners to launch new University Hotel School

Giving hospitality managers a grounding that will inspire and influence their future careers is the vision behind a new innovation from Plymouth University.

Students at the University Hotel School, being launched later this month, will benefit from existing and new industry partnerships to gain enlightening experiences that will enhance their future employability.

They will...

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Medicines should 'mimic' the body to avoid side effects

Debilitating side effects associated with prescription medication for some of today’s most common conditions could be eradicated if they mimicked the body’s natural hormone secretion cycles, a new report has said.

Scientists from Exeter and Bristol have studied how conventional steroid treatments – commonly used to treat a range of conditions from steroid deficiency to inflammatory...

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Suspected drugs seized in Okehampton

Police have seized a large quantity of suspected drugs and £30,000 cash from an address in Okehampton.

Officers executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act on 19 February and seized the cash, more than 1,000 tablets, white powder and a large quantity of suspected cannabis resin.

A 56-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to...

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