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The AA today warned that driving in wet conditions can be hazardous and even those with local knowledge can be caught out during heavy downpours.

Standing water creates a potential aquaplaning hazard as well as reducing visibility.

Take it easy through standing water and if the steering does become unresponsive due to the rain, ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

Only attempt to drive through flood water if you know it's not too deep and maintain a steady, slow speed to avoid creating a bow wave. The air intake on many cars is low down at the front and...

An Exeter man is set to experience a taste of stardom by appearing in a new nationwide TV advert for Britain’s biggest bingo site, Tombola.

Neil Coles, 32, was shortlisted from hundreds of players from around the country to make it through to the 2015 advert. Neil makes his TV debut from Monday 24th August, when the new advert airs across the UK.

The advert focuses on a group of genuine players and chat moderators enjoying bingo on their smartphones, in a fun and friendly environment.

Neil has been an avid member of Tombola for almost three years, and says he is...

The Exeter-based Met Office has lost its BBC weather forecasting contract for the first time since 1922.

The BBC is legally required to secure the best value for money for licence fee payers and will tender the contract to outside competition.

Steve Noyes, Met Office operations and customer services director, told BBC News: "Nobody knows Britain's weather better and, during our long relationship with the BBC, we've revolutionised weather communication to make it an integral part of British daily life.

"This is disappointing news, but we will be working to make sure...

Match Report: Exeter City 0 York City 0

Paul Tisdale made two changes to the side which won at Dagenham & Redbridge in midweek, with Matt Oakley and Arron Davies both coming into the side. York, meanwhile, included James Berrett, who scored their winning goal over Yeovil Town on Tuesday.

The visitors began the game on top, but failed to create any clear openings in the opening exchanges. As City started to grow into the game, they showed promise along the flanks, with Lee Holmes popping up on both sides and looking bright, but they also suffered from a lack of chances....