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Police in Devon are urging pensioners to be vigilant after an elderly, vulnerable couple were targeted.

The warning follows a burglary in which thousands of pounds of cash was taken. The crime occurred between 8.00pm and 10.00pm on Thursday 4th September when three men attended the Devon couple's home clamimg to be HM Customs officers from Exeter.

They stated that they had arrested the occupant’s son and needed to search the property.

They did not offer any identification. The couple, who live in Okehampton, believing they were genuine, allowed the burglars to...

A cyclist has died after an horrific crash involving a lorry on the Exeter-bound carriageway of the A38.

The incident happened at 10.53am yesterday (5th September) approximately one mile from Lee Mill. The 58-year-old cyclist was treated at the scene before being conveyed by air ambulance to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries. He later died. The A38, Exeter bound was closed for five hours while officers from the Serious Collisions investigation Unit carried out their inquiries. Traffic in the area and on surrounding minor roads ground to a halt. The Lorry driver, a man, aged...

It is sometimes said that the environmental crisis is but a symptom of a deeper crisis, which is a spiritual one. I have a lot of sympathy with this suggestion, but what does it mean? Spirituality, in a general sense, has to do with what makes us tick. It draws on those aspects of life which we cannot measure such as beauty, joy, kindness, love, relatedness and purpose. Spirit in most traditions implies vigour and vitality - the very breath we inhale and the life-giving energy we find in our heart of hearts. It is thus both profound but also intangible. We may sense a deep spiritual aspect...

The owner of a fire-ravaged Exeter pub today said it was unlikely to re-open until after Christmas.

A huge blaze tore through The Hole In The Wall in Little Castle Street in June causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Today, owner George Sloan told The Exeter Daily that the clean up operation had taken longer than expected.

"We found quite a lot of asbestos that had to be very carefully removed and that has been a long job," said George.

"However, we are starting to get there now but it's highly unlikely we'll be able to re-open before the new year."...