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As latest figures reveal that 26 people in Exeter died from the asbestos-related lung cancer mesothelioma between 2010 and 2014, campaigners urge for more help for sick and dying workers. Exeter has the 66th highest mortality rate in England and Wales for the disease at 5.5 deaths per 100,000 people. The average rate for England and Wales is 4.4 deaths per 100,000 people. “Mesothelioma is a legacy of Britain’s industrial heritage,” said Jonathan Wheeler, president of not-for-profit group the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) which campaigns for the rights of exposed workers and...

Labour leadership favourite Jeremy Corbyn is to hold a rally in Exeter, it has been announced.

The sudden popularity of the MP for Islington North has surprised his own party.

Opinion polls have put Corbyn ahead of his rivals Andy Burnham, Yvette Cooper and Liz Kendall.

A similar rally, due to take place in Cambridge this week, was postponed.

The organiser of the Canbridge rally announced that the event would be rescheduled due to police concerns over high numbers expected to turn out.

A spokesperson said: "This is an opportunity for you to hear...

BBC weather forecasts may be supplied by foreign meteorologist, it has emerged.

After the Exeter-based Met Office lost its contract with the BBC for the first time since 1922, the frontrunners to take over are Dutch New Zealand firms.

Exeter MP and former BBC journalist, Ben Bradshaw, called the decision 'madness' and called on the government to intervene.

It has been reported that after the BBC lost out in the tendering process, the two remaining favourites are Metra, an offshoot of the New Zealand national forecasting service and Meteo, collaboration between the...

The Met Office has publicy responded to losing its BBC contract.

Here is its website blog in full:

You may have seen reports in the media today that the Met Office won’t be the BBCs main weather provider when the current contract ends.

Obviously everyone at the Met Office is disappointed that we won’t be supplying weather presenters and graphics to the BBC in the future.

As a trusted British institution we work at the heart of Government, with a wide range of customers, and with emergency responders to maintain resilience and public safety. We will be...