Lympstone residents say their village has suddenly become a part of Exmouth - at least in the eyes of the Royal Mail postcode system.
Within the postcode database, all Lympstone postcodes are categorised as Exmouth.
Post is still being delivered normally but residents are indignant about their village's loss of individual identity.
RD&E and North Devon hospital waiting times slashed
It's still one of lengthiest in the country
Bus service changes leave villagers in North Devon stranded
Petition started to reinstate former direct route from Barnstaple to Exeter
Demand for action over Teign sewage spills
'This represents a risk to health for residents and visitors'
Cyclist critically injured in Sidmouth
Man, 20s, airlifted to hospital
Council owed £4 million by its own housing company
But it won't sell Mary Archers for student flats
Controversial Exmouth Devoncourt Hotel planning decision delayed
Planning committee voted for a site visit before making a decision
