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Everys Solicitors’ head of claims and disputes has cited the changing structure of the modern day family as one of the major reasons for a rise in claims against wills.

Gay Cherryson, an Everys partner based in Exeter, has many years of expertise specialising in a wide variety of claims involving wills, estates and trusts and has acted for family members, beneficiaries, charities, executors and trustees.

She said: “We see far more complicated family structures now. You used to have a husband, wife and two children and it was very straightforward. Now it’s complicated with...

An exhibitition by 307 Squadron Project will take place at Exeter Guildhall from 13-15 November, to coincide with the flag raising.

The Polish flag will be flying over Guildhall on 15 November, which since 2012, has become known as ‘307 Squadron Day’ in the city.

307 Polish Squadron, part of the RAF, were night-fighters who protected Exeter and South-West England during the Second World War.

The Polish fought the German Luftwaffe over the dark skies of Devon and prevented Exeter from being totally destroyed during the blitz on the city in 1942.

More than 70...

Devon Grammy and Brit Award singer Joss Stone has teamed up with guitar legend Jeff Beck to record this year’s official Poppy Appeal single.

The single is a soulful cover of 'No Man’s Land (Green Fields of France)', written in 1976 by Scottish-born folk singer-songwriter Eric Bogle. Reflecting on the grave of a young man (Willie McBride) who died during the First World War, its chorus refers to two famous pieces of military music, 'The Last Post' and 'The Flowers of the Forest'.

Although the song speaks of the destiny of one soldier in particular, the song was chosen by...

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of wind as they expect the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo to hit Devon this evening (Monday).

While tonight will see wet and windy conditions sweeping eastwards, the strongest winds are expected to occur after the rain clears and winds veer northwesterly through tomorrow morning.

Gusts exceeding 55mph are likely inland, with 60-70mph gusts in some exposed coastal areas in the west.

The public should be aware of the potential for disruption to travel and possible damage to trees.

Difficult driving conditions will...