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Exeter lawyer Penny Scott, who is chair of the Family Law Committee of The Law Society, has today expressed her concerns over the loss of two important bills - following the suspension of parliament.

All bills advancing through the commons were halted this week, including the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill and the Domestic Abuse Bill.

Penny, who is a partner at Cartridges Law and contributed to both Bills through her work with The Law Society, said the fate of the bills was now uncertain.

She added: ‘This is very concerning. These were two important bills...

Residents and visitors will be asked to share their views on proposals to enhance their experience and protect the wildlife at the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, locally known as Woodbury Common. The consultation will run for six-weeks from 23 September 2019 until 5pm on 4th November 2019.

The East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust (EDPHCT) together with the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee (SEDHREC) published an advisory report which makes proposals for improving visitor experiences on the heaths while at the same time protecting this important...

Kate Lovell, a single working mother from Somerset, is launching a range of baby and toddler safety reins in fashion-forward designs that include leopard print, camouflage, and pirates. Unveiled under the brand name of ONK, the reins started life at Exeter University where technicians put various fabrics through their paces to find the strongest and most durable for Kate to send off for prototyping.

The end results are set to become firm favourites of style-savvy parents and carers who like clothing with character, and will be officially launched at London Olympia’s The Baby Show...

Moor Otters are set to return to Dartmoor National Park next summer – and this time, they’ve got company. Dartmoor National Park is delighted to announce that the hugely successful Moor Otters arts trail is coming back in 2020. From May to October visitors can expect to see over 80 sculptures, each individually designed and decorated by artists and local talent, dotted across Dartmoor and surrounding areas. This time, the otters will each be accompanied by their cub and there’ll be some special surprises and competitions too. With the locations spread across the moor and further afield...