Man in Bickington bungalow fire dies

AN elderly bachelor has died following a fire at his Bickington home early on Monday morning. The man, who has not yet been named by police, was taken to North Devon District Hospital by ambulance after being rescued from the blazing bungalow in Lyddicle

AN elderly bachelor has died following a fire at his Bickington home early on Monday morning.The man, who has not yet been named by police, was taken to North Devon District Hospital by ambulance after being rescued from the blazing bungalow in Lyddicleave Road at around 5.49am.The cause of death has not been confirmed but it is believed he died of smoke inhalation.A postman is believed to have raised the alarm on his way to work after seeing smoke bellowing from a back bedroom window of the property.