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Work to replace traffic signals at a busy junction in Exeter will get underway on Monday 31 July.

Essential maintenance is needed on the signals at the junction of Blackboy Road/Polsloe Road/Pinhoe Road and Mount Pleasant Road in Exeter. The traffic signals, poles and electrics are at the end of their serviceable lives and will be replaced, while repairs will also be carried out to cable ducting. As much of the scheme as possible will be carried out using the existing permanent lights but to enable the completion of the scheme, temporary signals will be in place from Thursday 17...

RESIDENTS in Exeter are being urged to nominate unsung heroes and community champions as part of a nationwide search to find ‘The Best Of British’. Global hearing specialist Amplifon has launched Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons in memory of the company’s founder and Second World War hero, Charles Holland, who was honoured for his bravery by Britain and America. After the war the courageous veteran dedicated his life to providing better hearing for people affected by the conflict and in 1950 launched Amplifon, which has become a global company specialising in providing the best in class...

How much do you owe? According to research from the TUC (Trades Unions Congress) there’s been a steady rise in unsecured debt that now stands at around £13,000 per household. It’s advancing towards the record high of a decade ago, when the record was reached; the difference between now and 2007 is just £100. If it continues in this fashion it could be hitting £15,000 by the end of the next parliament.

While there’s plenty of advice and help if you’re struggling, some of this debt can be controlled, but some of it cannot; there’s a disparity between inflation and average earnings of...

The gambling industry has become one of the most competitive industries in the world. It is worth billions of cash, and many entrepreneurs are getting into the business leading to a rapid outcrop of casinos. This growth has greatly been assisted by the increasing popularity of online casinos which are relatively easier and cheaper to start.

The increase in the number of online casinos has led to the use of aggressive marketing strategies to lure more customers. The provision of a wide range of games, high-quality graphics, and the best odds is no longer enough to attract players....