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As the summer sun shines across Devon, families are heading outside to enjoy paddling pools, beach trips, and time by the water. But for children under five — the age group most at risk of accidental drowning — this season also brings hidden dangers.

According to the Royal Life Saving Society UK, one child drowns at home every month in England, with toddlers and preschoolers most at risk. These sobering statistics are a powerful reminder that water safety isn’t just a summer issue but it’s one that comes sharply into focus during the warmer months.

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Former city MP Ben Bradshaw thanked University of Exeter students for “all they have given the city” as he joined their graduation ceremony to be given his own honorary degree.

Sir Ben’s award was in recognition of public service, including his achievements to boost the quality of schools in Exeter, bring jobs to the city and his campaigning for LGBT rights.

During his 27 years as Exeter’s MP he worked to bring the Met Office to the city and worked closely with the University of Exeter and others in the community to bring about a huge school reorganisation and rebuilding...

Mrs Caroline Munn, who works for her local Post Office in Hatherleigh, is looking forward to a worry-free autumn and winter thanks to winning 500 litres of heating oil from Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels in its Cosy Heating Club free quarterly oil draw.

Commenting on her unexpected win, Caroline, a married grandparent of two, said: "I had no idea I was entered into the Cosy Heating Club draw. When I spoke to the Moorland Fuels team, I thought there must have been a problem with my payment card. So, it was a huge relief and a wonderful surprise when they told me I’d actually won...

Staff and Children at Tops Exeter, based on site at the University of Exeter, are pleased to be celebrating a GOOD rating from Ofsted following their recent inspection.

Tops Exeter nursery and preschool are truly passionate about providing a great quality of Early Education and Care for all our children and pride themselves in having a safe, secure and family centred environment.

According to the Ofsted report, ‘Children enter this welcoming nursery happily. They show great excitement seeing a friend arrive and greet them warmly. Staff are caring, and children go to them...