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Man dies after van plunges 40ft down bank in Devon

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 01/27/2013 - 11:06am

A man has died after his van plunged 40 feet down a bank in Devon.

The accident happened on the A396 near Bickleigh Wood at about 5pm on Friday.

Two fire appliances from Bampton and Dulverton were sent to the scene following a call from the police.

Man dies after incident at Plymouth bookmakers

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 01/26/2013 - 10:48am

A man has died fiollowing an incident at a Plymouth bookmakers.

The man, in his 50s, entered the Ladbrokes branch in Crownhill Road at 6.45pm yesterday.

Police arrested the man, who was already unconscious, and he died a short time later.

A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said the man entered the shop wearing a gas mask.

He was "immediately tackled" by customers and "held down".

Ch Insp Ian Drummond-Smith told the BBC: "Customers and staff tackled the man, overpowered him, disarmed him and restrained him and when police officers arrived they...

Citizen journalists capture drama outside US school

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 12/15/2012 - 9:57am

Citizen journalists have captured dramntic images outside the school in the US where an horrific shooting took place.

It has been reprted that 27 people are dead including 20 children.

And these pictures were taken by people near the scene soon after.

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Woman killed by tree in Exeter was living in a tent

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 11/25/2012 - 6:37pm

This was the scene of the tragic incident in which a woman was killed by a falling tree in Exeter during last night's storms.

Police were today carrying out an investigation and prepare a report for the coroner.

The 21-year-old victim died and two men, aged 27 and 35, were injured when the tree came down shortly before midnight.. There are no further details regarding injuries at this time.

The woman was treated at the scene but died later in hospital. The tragedy happened at around 11.50pm yesterday on Western Way, near to junction with Barnfield Road in the city...

LITTLEJOHN Ronald Dollin

Ron aged 89 years. Passed away in Exeter on 5 October 2013 after a short illness.

Beloved husband of Joyce and father of Patrick.

Funeral service at The Exeter and Devon Crematorium on 22 October at noon, St Paul’s Chapel.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The RNLI, Exmouth by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.

Rambunctious Mexican Night of the Dead Ball

Event Date: 
03/11/2012 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Hannahs, Seal Hayne, Howton Road, Newton Abbot

The Rambunctious social club present The Mexican Night of the Dead Ball, a bone shaking bonanza of Mexican mash-up, Carnival and celebration!

The Rambunctious social club bring their unique blend of magic into an exuberant night of Mariachi mash-up, live music, dancefloor dizziness, live art and interactive play... throw out your greys, come and dress up and celebhrate wtih the dead.

A share of the profits will go to the charity Dame Hannah Rogers Trust.

Tickets: £12, book via www.wegottickets.com/event/186217

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