The Original Factory Shop has called in administrators, endangering 1,200 jobs across its 137 UK stores. Private equity owner Modella Capital cites weak consumer confidence and government policies as key factors in the collapse.
An inquest has opened into the death of 80-year-old Paul Fearns, who was found deceased in the water at Ladrum Bay after failing to return from a walk near Sidmouth.
Emergency services launch major search after two men disappear during festive swim in Sidmouth. Multiple others rescued from dangerous conditions. Stay informed.
Dramatic new reports reveal multi-million pound properties in an exclusive Devon development are at serious risk of catastrophic landslides, with residents forced to evacuate and properties potentially becoming unsellable.
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