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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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Broadcasting legend Alan Whicker dies at 87

The journalist and broadcaster Alan Whicker has died at the age of 87 after suffering from bronchial pneumonia.

He died in the early hours of Friday morning at his home in Jersey.

Born in Cairo in Egypt in 1925, Whicker served in the British army during the Second World War.

After reporting for a newspaper from the Korean War, he went on to enjoy a hugely successful...

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Police appeal for witnesses following serious collision in Beer

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in East Devon involving a motor home and a group of pedestrians.

The collision occurred at 11.07am on Tuesday 9 July at the junction of Common Lane and Fore Street in Beer, East Devon.

Weather and road conditions at the time of the RTC were believed to be good.

The vehicle involved was a...

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Improving public safety by working in partnership

Chief Fire Officer Lee Howell had the pleasure of presenting certificates of appreciation to two partnerships that have been established with Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. The certificates were awarded to Bourne Leisure Group and Yarlington Housing Group celebrating the positive outcomes that have been achieved.

Bourne Leisure Group were commended for their on-going...

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Palace announces Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall are expecting a baby

Buckingham Palace has announced that Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall are expecting a baby in the New Year.

The baby will be the first child of the couple who married in 2011.

Zara Phillips, 32, is the daughter and youngest child of Anne, Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips who divorced in 1992. She won the Eventing World Championship in Aachen in 2006. Later that year she...

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Urgent appeal to Devon during National Transplant Week

There are 184 people in Devon waiting for a transplant and 31 Devon residents have died due to the shortage of organs in the last four Years*. NHS Blood and Transplant is highlighting the figures to encourage people to pass on their donation wishes to their loved ones during National Transplant Week 2013 (8-14 July).

This year’s theme is Pass It On, stressing the importance of having a...

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Singer and actress Bernie Nolan dies

The singer and actress Bernadette 'Bernie' Nolan has died at the age of 52 after a long illness.

Bernie Nolan is best known as the former lead singer with The Nolans and for her parts in television dramas, Brookside and The Bill.

Born in Dublin but raised with her five sisters and two brothers in Blackpool, Bernie Nolan toured the local pubs and clubs with her family before The...

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Ofgem proposes new rules for suppliers to tackle energy theft

Electricity suppliers could face new rules requiring them to detect, investigate and prevent theft
National theft risk assessment service could be set up by suppliers
Up to one third of the electricity stolen each year goes towards powering cannabis farms

The energy industry regulator Ofgem has today put forward proposals for new rules requiring...

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Baby boy delivered by 'C-Section'

The birth of a newborn baby outside a Cornish police station has given new meaning to the phrase “delivered by C-Section.”

The little boy was brought into the world outside Camborne station by a group of police response officers from the locally-based C-Section.

The special delivery took place in the early hours of Friday 21 June 2013 when the on-duty officers heard a woman...

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Swimmer dies after rescue from South Devon sea

A man has died at Derriford Hospital after getting into difficulty swimming in the water off Beesands Beach, near Kingsbridge in South Devon.

A police spokesperson said that they attended the scene at approximately 12.30pm on Saturday 15 June 2013, after receiving a report that a male swimmer had been brought ashore unconscious.

HM Coastguard and South West Ambulance also...

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Chinese lanterns are banned at Glastonbury Festival

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have joined up with Michael Eavis to remind the public that Chinese lanterns are banned from the Glastonbury Festival.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "Chinese lanterns look spectacular but create a very real fire risk. Once launched there is no control over where they might land and can cause fires and harm livestock.

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