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Expanding Bioactive Habitat Possibilities With Isopods for Sale Options

Natural enclosure systems continue gaining attention among habitat keepers today. Many setups benefit from balanced biological activity supporting cleaner conditions naturally. Carefully selected isopods for sale contribute useful functions within enclosed environments. These...

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Motorcyclist killed in collision near Okehampton

A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision near Okehampton at the weekend.

Police are appealing for witnesses into the fatal collision which happened shortly after 4.20pm on Sunday 6 October on the A386 outside Lower Lodge, Merton, near Okehampton.

A 44-year-old local man, riding a Suzuki GSXR, was travelling in the direction of Torrington from Meeth with a group of other...

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BBC announces major new investment in arts programming

BBC Director-General Tony Hall will unveil ambitious plans to place arts programming back at the heart of the Corporation with new investment, a new pan-BBC arts brand and more landmark commissions and partnerships.

As part of his forthcoming speech outlining his vision for the BBC, Tony Hall will demonstrate his commitment to making the BBC the world’s best arts and music broadcaster...

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Police concerned for welfare of missing Buckfastleigh woman

Police are concerned for the welfare of Jacqueline De Young a 51-year-old woman who left her home address in Buckfastleigh, Devon during Saturday afternoon (5 October 2013). It is believed that she left in her vehicle, a black Mitsubishi Colt convertible registration WF07 VGY.

Police have described Ms De Young as a white female, five foot one inches tall, with straight shoulder length...

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"We need to finish the job we've started": Cameron makes case for a Tory majority

Prime Minister David Cameron delivered his speech to the Conservative Party conference on Wednesday (2 October) mixing passion with a degree of caution.

Speaking to the party faithful he said:

"When we came to office, we faced a clear and daunting task: to turn our country around.

"In May 2010, the needle on the gauge was at crisis point. People were talking about this...

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Government strengthens health regulator’s independence

The health regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), is to be given greater independence to ensure it can act "fearlessly" as the nation’s chief whistleblower on health, Jeremy Hunt Health Secretary has announced.

Under the proposals, the Health Secretary will relinquish a range of powers to intervene in the operational decisions of the CQC. This means that the CQC will no longer...

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Cameron to call for "a land of opportunity for all"

David Cameron will take to the stage today (Wednesday 2 October) to pledge to fight to make Britain "a land of opportunity for all".

In his closing speech to the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, the Prime Minister will set out an agenda which he will carry through to the next general election. He will distance his party from the Liberal Democrats and declare that the Tories...

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Seven day, 8am-8pm GP access plans for patients

The public will be able to see their GP seven days a week and out of office hours under new proposals set out by the Prime Minister for a first wave of GP groups offering extended opening hours across the country.

The government claims the move will make it easier for people see their family doctor from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week and will help thousands who struggle to find GP...

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George Osborne wants long-term unemployed to work for their benefits

The government has unveiled a new Help to Work scheme aimed at encouraging the long-term unemployed back to work, under tougher rules for benefit payments.

The Chancellor George Osborne, told the Conservative Party conference in Manchester that welfare must be "fair for those who need it and fair for those who pay for it"

The scheme will mean people in long-term unemployment...

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Mother and children in Braunton helicopter rescue

The police helicopter was involved in the rescue of a mother and her two children who were lost in north Devon on Sunday night.

At about 7.20pm on Sunday (29 September), Devon and Cornwall Police received an emergency call from the mother who was described as "distraught" and "panicking". She was with her ten-year-old and three-year-old children and told police that she was lost on...

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Conservatives set out key policies as conference begins

The Conservative Party will bring forward the second phase of Help to Buy, a scheme which makes it easier for home buyers to obtain a mortgage.

As their annual conference opens in Manchester, the Conservatives have announced their intention to accelerate the scheme which was due to start in January.

The second phase of Help to Buy will allow people in England to obtain 95%...

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