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TV viewers will shortly be joining former Blue Peter presenter Valerie Singleton on a nostalgic visit to Ladram Bay Holiday Park near Budleigh Salterton in Devon. Both Valerie and the park are the stars of an upcoming edition of BBC1's popular "Holiday of a Lifetime" documentary which will be screened nationally on 19 February. Host of the show, Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman, will be shown taking Valerie back to the scene of many happy family holidays in the 1940s. She will also learn that the Carter family who first opened Ladram Bay in 1943 are still its present-day owners –...

The biggest ever guide to Exeter has been published, offering residents and visitors an array of places to visit and stay, in what is fast becoming one of the region’s top city break destinations.

Comprising of 68 pages of essential visitor information, the Exeter City Guide includes pointers on how to make the most of a full day or 48 hours in the city, not to be missed events, details of top attractions in Exeter and the surrounding area, as well as information about cultural venues, shopping tips, exclusive special offer vouchers and inspiring ideas on where to eat out and stay...

The A377 (Crediton High Street) has reopened to traffic nine days ahead of schedule.

The road has been closed since Monday 25 January to enable South West Water to carry out a £320,000 scheme to improve Crediton’s sewer network. It was due to reopen on Sunday 21 February but opened at 12.15pm today.

South West Water Project Manager James Howourth said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to complete this essential work earlier than planned.

“I have nothing but praise for our partners, R&M Utilities, who have worked tirelessly – in sometimes atrocious weather –...

The Flying Horse in Wonford, Exeter has been sold to new owner Phil Daysh, who runs the popular Sorry Head venue in Blackboy Road, ner Exeter city centre.

The substantial three storey detached property within a site of approximately 0.4 acres was on the market with JLL at a guide of £295,000.

Acting on behalf of the vendor Punch Taverns, Michael Easton, associate director in JLL’s Hotel and Hospitality team in Exeter, said: “The sale of The Flying Horse is great news for the local community as it means the pub will continue to serve local people, and under Phil’s ownership...