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An Exeter woman with two terminal illnesses has undergone a body scan on the advice of a mum whose daughter died of an inoperable brain tumour.

Jo Smith is now awaiting the results to see if there has been any change in her condition.

The 36-year-old was diagnosed with a rare heart and lung disease (pulmonary hypertension) almost a year after giving birth to her son Rudey, now aged three, and within months was told she had lymphatic cancer.

She is thought to be the only person in the world with both diseases.

Jo, a former Exeter College student, cannot...

Firefighters from Ottery St Mary and Honition kept Strawberry Lane, Ottery St Mary safe from a potential fire until Western Power arrived at the scene.

Crews were called to the scene, at just after midday today, after reports that an electrical power line had come down and the pole was smouldering and a nearby sub station was making popping sounds.

Crew remained at the scene until the arrival of Western Power.

Many properties in Longdown, near Exeter, were left without power after an electricity pole caught fire and spread to a nearby tree.

Firefighters from Danes Castle were called to the incident, at Chapel Hill in Longdown, at just after 9pm on Friday.

Upon arrival, crews found one transformer arcing and on fire, western power were also requested.

The fire was extinguished, almost two hours later, after fire crews used one hose reel jet.

Western Power were left in charge of bringing power back to the area. However, it is not known what time power was back on...

Following the successful signing of Byron in Princesshay, Joules the country inspired fashion and lifestyle retailer is set to open in Exeter’s Princesshay in August 2014.

They will occupy the unit between Superdry and Cath Kidston in the main Princesshay mall under the glass canopy.

Capturing the true essence of British style, Joules has become renowned for clothing of the highest quality, splashed with bright colour and adorned with bespoke detail. Inspired by a true country heritage, they have struck a chord with men, women and children who love the outdoors and live...