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Devon mum Leah Phillips is turning her passion for fitness into a new business.

She has linked up with fellow trainer Mark Flynn to launch Peak Fitness Training.

Mum-of –three Leah (pictured, inset) said she wanted to encourage people of all shapes, ages and sizes to come along to the inaugural class on May 18th at Crediton Town Hall from 10am.

The 40-year-old said that as a busy parent she realised how difficult it is to balance family and work life and stay in shape at the same time.

Leah, who lives in Bow, Mid Devon, added: “I think a lot of people are...

Fire crews are in attendance at a property in Copplestone following a call from the owner saying there was smoke in the kitchen and flames could be seen outside.

The blaze started at 5.06am today (November11) at the thatched house in Clannaborough, Bow, Between North Tawton and Crediton.

The A3072 Beers Hill has been closed to traffic.

An initial 8 pump attendance was mobilised, with crews attending from North Tawton, Crediton, Danes Castle, Chulmleigh, Okehampton and Witheridge, together with a water carrier from Danes Castle and Command Support Vehicle from...

The Devon Air Ambulance landed on a village sports pitch this lunchtime.

Crews attended a property in Bow where they treated a male casualty.

They were joined by colleagues in a land ambulance and spent around 40 minutes on the scene.

The casualty was flown to hospital at around 12.40pm.

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