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Police are investigating the death of an elderly man and woman in Paignton.

Officers were called to a property in Freshwater Drive following concern for the occupants at 9.45pm on Wednesday 11 March.

Officers entered the property and discovered an elderly man and a woman deceased.

The deaths are being treated as unexplained at this time and the investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.

The next of kin and Coroner have been informed.

The fire service attended the property as a precaution and found no signs of a gas leak or carbon monoxide...

A Festival will take place in May at Exmouth Rugby Club to celebrate cider made by those people dedicated to keeping Devon's traditional apple varieties and pressing methods alive.

The type of musical acts you would expect and hope for at a festival like this will be playing, such as London Irish “psycho-cèilidh” band Neck, 50s psychedelic punk from GoGo Cult, blues- grass from Big Joe Bone and folk rock from Ash Mandrake and the Redhillbillies.

RNLI Exmouth will be providing village fete style games during the daytime to promote their volunteer and fundraising initiatives...

This year marks a significant milestone for FORCE Cancer Charity and its association with one of the most popular musical icons in the Exeter area.

The Stan Hacking Concert Band is preparing for its 15th performance in aid of the charity and has already raised more than £12,000.

They will be on stage at St Peter’s School in Quarry Lane on Sunday March 22. Tickets are available from the FORCE Cancer Support Centre in the grounds of the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital or by contacting Jackie Turner (01392 465462 or stanhackingband@hotmail.co.uk ).

The band plays...

With the increase in rental prices and fewer jobs available to young people, more children are relying financially on their parents than ever before.

A study by TopCashback.co.uk, released today, reveals that around three-quarters of parents in the South West admit to helping their children, 18 or over, out of debt in hard times.

Around a third of parents still have their children, 18 or over, living at home without charging them rent to ease the financial strain on their kids.

The research also reveals that 45 per cent of parents feel they weren’t taught enough...