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Woman afraid for her family in Israel

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Woman afraid for her family in Israel

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Woman afraid for her family in Israel

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A photo of the school

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Sarah

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The Premier Inn overlooking the harbour under construction

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opening

Post Office and bank hub to help remote communities

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The Old Bailey

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Exeter celebrate one of their

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A photo of the school

Historical grammar school building up for auction

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Sarah

SEND parents protest over 'soul-destroying battles'

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