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Police are concerned for the safety of Irene McMullan, who went missing from her home in Bicton, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, earlier today (07/04/19).

She is described as 5'7", slim/medium build, long wiry, dark black hair, wearing a green top, jeans, brown boots and a black coat. She is Irish.

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Date: 06.04.2019
Time: 05:53
Location: Airfield Industrial Estate, Dnkeswell

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a commercial building fire at the above location.  Two fire engines from Honiton one from Cullompton along with the Aerial Ladder Platform from Taunton were mobilised to this incident.
Upon arrival crews confirmed smoke and flames issuing and requested a further three fire engines and a water carrier which were mobilised to the incident.   
Crews confirmed one commercial building measuring approx. 8m x 20m to be well alight involving an asbestos roof, the fire was sectorised into sectors one and three.  In sector three crews used four breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets and cutting gear to access the electrical isolation point.  Within sector one crews used two ground monitors.
The incident is ongoing.. 

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The candidates for this year's East Devon district, town and parish council elections have now been revealed, with the elections taking place on Thursday, May 2.

The nominations list shows that two of East Devon District Council's 30 electoral wards are uncontested – Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh ward (two seats) and Clyst Valley ward (one seat) – which means that three of the council's 60 seats, have been returned unopposed.

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