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Home-owners in Exeter will be pleased to learn that their risk of being burgled is one of the lowest in the country.

In a study commissioned by The Safe Shop, released yesterday, the city was ranked fourth of 83 cities included in the nationwide 'Burglary Risk Score' table making them one of the least at risk in the country.

The table used national burglary statistics, sales data from The Safe Shop, the UK's largest security provider and each area's relative population size to produce an overall risk score. Exeter's low burglary rate and high 'security awareness' score...

The Exeter and East Devon Business Club was instrumental in raising funds of £1500 after hearing an impassioned plea from Sarah Smith of Hospiscare.

During a talk at one of the club’s lunches earlier this year, Sarah explained she was looking for 20 companies to raise £1000 each in order to fit out the kitchen for the new day hospice in Honiton.

Exminster Garage’s Jo Strachan rose to the challenge by doing a sponsored skydive, which generated over £800. Jo, who did her skydive on September 21 said: “The weather was perfect and there were 30 others jumping for their...

Skin Angels, a group of campaigning beauty therapists from Exeter’s Purity Boutique Spa, recently spent the day Crealy’s Tag Rugby Festival.

The event, held in celebration of the Rugby World Cup coming to Exeter in 2015, featured 300 children from 30 primary schools across Exeter, Mid and East Devon.

Mariam says: “The Skin Angels love getting out and about to talk to people young and old about protecting their skin. We educate about the importance of wearing sun protection all year round and demonstrate the best techniques for application.”

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Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing Taunton man who may be in the Devon and Cornwall area. William Douglas, 52, has not been seen since 7am on Wednesday 1 October when he left for work, which he did not attend.

He was reported missing to police who have been conducting enquiries to locate him. William is described as white, 5ft 11ins tall, with grey hair and a Scottish accent. He was last seen wearing jeans, a grey zip-up coat and glasses. It is possible William may be in the Devon and Cornwall area and that he may be travelling in his 2012 registered grey...