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New fire safety measures will help save the lives of tenants and ensure all rented property is equipped with a smoke alarm, Housing Minister Brandon Lewis said today.

From today (1 October), landlords will be required by law to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties, under new Government measures coming into force.

It is estimated this could help prevent more than 25 deaths and nearly 700 injuries a year. Landlords who fail to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms could face up to a £5,000 civil penalty.

Housing Minister Brandon Lewis said...

History was made yesterday when Exeter played host to its first Rugby World Cup game.

In front of just over 10,000 people, Tonga bounced back from their opening game defeat to Georgia to re-establish themselves firmly back in the mix In Pool C following their 35-21 victory over Namibia at Sandy Park.

The South Sea Islanders produced a strong first half showing to lead 22-7 at the turn thanks in the main to tries from Telusa Veainu, Jack Ram and Latiume Fosita Namibia – who lost to defending champions New Zealand in their opening match – countered with a converted score for...

The automatic enrolment countdown for thousands of small and micro businesses across the South West has begun and The Pensions Regulator is calling on employers to act now.

The law has changed so that around 115,000 employers across the South West will have to meet their new pensions duties.

Across the UK, up to 1.8 million employers will have automatic enrolment duties over the next three years. Many of these employers will see their legal duties start from January next year and with just four months to go, they should now be well underway with their plans. All employers...

A local digital marketing specialist has extended his work in the film and television industry having worked with Paul Zanders, a leading sound recordist in the UK.

MiHi Digital, which offers assistance on all aspects of online marketing including website design, has teamed up with Paul, who has worked on leading television programmes including Masterchef and Top Gear, to help promote his product, Dedleg.

Dedleg was designed to help recordists around the world. It takes the weight of their sound bags from around their shoulders, as they spend long periods of time carrying...