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300 job losses at Axminster Carpets

Historic firm Axminster Carpets in East Devon has confirmed it's gone into administration - with three-quarters of the staff losing their jobs.

300 have been made redundant - with the company blaming a sharp increase in raw material prices.

Administrators Duff and Phelps will run the firm and says it will continue to look for a buyer.

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