West Country Exeter

Olly Murs fans who were left disappointed and without much hope of a refund have been offered tickets to two of the singer's alternative show dates.

Promotion company Stephen C Associates left ticket holders stunned last week when they announced that the company had gone into liquidation and Murs' Exeter gig at Powderham Castle was cancelled.

In a statement posted on Twitter Olly Murs told his fans they could attend the Swansea or Portsmouth shows instead next month.

Fans had spent hundreds to see the X Factor star and many were left out of pocket by the cancellation. The company's online statement said it was not in a position to offer a refund. Those who had paid with a credit card could try to claim their money back through their card provider. Those who had paid using a debit card however, were instructed to appeal to the liquidators for a refund from any money left over from closing down Stephen C Associates.

Thousands of Olly Murs fans were left disappointed by news that his upcoming concert at Powderham Castle had been cancelled.

The pop star's gig was called off after the promoters went into liquidation.

However, Olly has now tweeted saying that a new concert may be in the offing, but won't give us any more information till Monday.

A police car has been destroyed by fire on the A38 just outside Exeter.

It burst into flames near Telegraph Hill at around 10:15 this morning, 13 July. One officer was inside but he managed to escape unharmed.

Devon and Cornwall Police say they don't know yet what caused the fire.