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People are being asked to take a picture of their favourite tree in Exeter as part of a photographic competition.

The best picture will win a tree – kindly donated by Devon Tree Services - and a framed photograph of the picture. There is also an under-16 category for budding junior photographers, with the same prizes donated by the City Council.

The competition is being run by Exeter City Council in the run up to National Tree Week – 28 November to 6 December.

Cllr David Harvey, Lead Councillor for Environment and City Management, said: “Get photographing and...

There are numerous reasons many people prefer keeping lizards to other pets. Whether you have a leopard gecko, an iguana, or a bearded dragon, these amazing creatures are just fun and beautiful to have around your home. These caged companions are easy to take care of, won’t produce a lot of noise, and you don’t have to deal with fur messes or damages around the home.

However, lizard pets need to be taken good care of, just like other pets. You need to ensure that your reptile companion is supplied with several basic necessities and essentials to keep her happy and healthy. On...

With the clocks set to go back on the last Sunday in October (25 Oct), Devon County Council is issuing its annual “be safe, be seen” message to road users.

The authority is reminding everyone to take extra care on Devon’s roads at this time of year, particularly in poor weather conditions when visibility may be reduced.

Cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and horse riders are encouraged to wear reflective and fluorescent clothing to ensure they can be seen.

Motorists are also urged to look out for more vulnerable road users and to give cyclists, motorcyclists...

There are many different types of loans that are available nowadays to apply for. These loans all can vary based on what you need the loan for and the terms of the loan that you are willing to accept. When it comes to finding the right loan for your needs, then you need to first consider the type of loan that you are seeking.

First, you will want to find the right lender for your needs. If you are purchasing a car or a home than you will take out a different type of loan than if you are going back to school. There are both short and long term loans, which can vary on lengths...