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Farmers and villagers stranded on the Somerset Levels are eating a little better this week, thanks to food aid delivered in the form of organic vegboxes from Riverford.

The villages of Muchelney and Thorney have been cut off by floods for almost nine weeks, with water over a metre deep in places.

It’s too much for the Riverford vans to cope with, but thanks to a Unimog operated by Suffolk Fire & Rescue, regular deliveries of organic fruit and vegboxes are making it through.

Riverford’s founding farmer, Guy Watson says:P “The belief that good food should be...

Police are appealing for witnesses of a fatal collision near Totnes on the Friday 14th February. Richard Golborn, a 47-year-old man from Plymouth, was travelling on the A385 from Totnes to Avonwick when at around 2pm his car, a black Ford Focus, left the road and collided with a tree. Members of the public stopped and assisted with first aid for Mr Golbron but his injuries tragically proved to be fatal. Police officers closed the road for investigation and are now keen to trace anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw the car travelling shortly before the incident to call police on...

Budding performers got their chance to shine last week as auditions for the upcoming community project, The Day We Played Brazil, continued in venues across Exeter.

Beginning at Exeter Northcott Theatre and also stopping at Exeter City’s St James’ Park and the University of Exeter Streatham Campus, singers, dancers and actors took part in the relaxed workshop-auditions which involved playing drama games, singing, and acting parts of the script in large groups.

One auditionee at St James’ Park said “There was a bit of script work, some great warm –ups and some movement,...

Spending time in the lounge takes the top spot for Exeter homeowners, as they reveal what goes on behind closed doors.

A survey, conducted by One Poll on behalf of David Wilson Homes, which has a number of new developments in Exeter, has given an insight into the living habits of people across the region and which rooms they use most in their homes.

When asked which room they spend the most time in when at home, a whopping 61% of all homeowners said the lounge.

For 18% it was the kitchen, 8% a home office/study, 6% the bedroom, and 4% the garden. The pattern of...