Devon News
Local News
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Devon charity recieves money from Ricky Gervais
It's part of a wider £2.5 million donation
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Exeter to get 'urgent' solar panels
The council will borrow money to fund them
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Most of Devon's flood defences in good repair
It's been compared to other areas across England
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Exeter's new homes system 'broken'
'Poor service and rocketing costs' by developers
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Postcode Lottery's biggest-ever prize is in Tiverton
EX16-6xx residents will share £18.3 million
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Torbay's Train of Lights is back
VIDEO: Special bright sparks get first dibs
Community News
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Torbay's Train of Lights is back
VIDEO: Special bright sparks get first dibs
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Public asked for views about Devon libraries
You may be able to use them when they're closed
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Truro charity urges support for displaced families
£20 could go a long way
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Devon man shaves iconic moustache for charity
Clean shave for Dave
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Torbay Airshow returns for landmark year
Expectations flying high
Local Politics
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Exeter to get 'urgent' solar panels
The council will borrow money to fund them
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Exeter's new homes system 'broken'
'Poor service and rocketing costs' by developers
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Exmouth is getting Budleigh Salterton's sewage
But is the current taking it back again?
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Will Devon be ruled by a mayor?
Politicians working to make it happen
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156 women a year die of preventable causes in Plymouth
But women outlive men
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Lib Dems now top dogs in Torridge
But they're not pushing to take over
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£42 million Crossways regeneration approved
More than 90 homes expected
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Exeter smart hubs rejected
City council says no
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Crowdfunder launched for jailed Westcountry councillor
Green Party's Michael Dunk took part in oil protest
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Street hubs snubbed in Torquay
'The proposed signs will lead to considerable nuisance'
Exeter City
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City win keeps them above the drop-zone
Late winner boosts survival hopes
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Exeter City to face Manchester City in FA Cup
Grecians will travel to the Etihad
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City secure FA Cup Third round place
Exeter emphatically get name into hat
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Plymouth Argyle beat Exeter City
A thrilling Devon Derby
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Victory on penalties for Exeter
City through to third round in EFL cup
Exeter Chiefs
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Chiefs say goodbye to coach Pellow win a win
Narrow victory over Bristol Bears
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Baxter back coaching Exeter Chiefs
Coaches benched after crushing defeat
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Exeter rugby player becomes TV Gladiator
Jodie Ounsley will follow in father's footsteps
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Exeter Chiefs boss extends contract
Baxter signs new long-term deal
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Martin Bayfield coming to Exeter
His rugby legends tour is coming the Corn Exchange
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Stuart Hogg 'keen to win more titles' with Exeter
Scotland captain quashed speculation that he is set to leave
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Exeter Chiefs win fierce grudge match
Chiefs defeat Saracens in front of sold-out Sandy Park
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Exeter Chiefs sign Santiago Grondona
Argentinian forward joins Exeter until end of season
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Newcastle Falcons secure first-ever win at Sandy Park
Late penalty seals tight victory
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Exeter Chiefs players to wear one-off NHS kit
They'll use it next weekend
Plymouth Argyle Football Club
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Plymouth will play Chelsea in FA Cup
Dream fourth-round draw for Devon side
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Plymouth go down fighting
Out of FA Cup in fourth round
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Argyle head to Wembley
They're in Papa Johns Trophy final
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Argyle beat Bristol Rovers on penalties
Game drawn at full-time
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Argyle knocked out of FA Cup
Three extra-time goals for Leeds United
Reviews: theatre, music, food!
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Fawlty Towers: The Play - REVIEW
Chaotic tribute act to renowned series
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Giant-sized laughs at Northcott panto
Jack and the Beanstalk - REVIEW
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Review: Welsh National Opera: Opera Favourites
Opera comes to Plymouth!
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Sleeping Beauty at Exeter Corn Exchange
The witch is back… And this time she means (show) business!
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Review of Annie at the Theatre Royal Plymouth
Everyone will love this show!
General Election 2024
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Foord beats Jupp for new Devon seat
Honiton & Sidmouth turn yellow
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Devon election: Live Blog
Keep up-to-date with our local democracy reporters
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General Election Devon: we're here through the night
With Brad Hardware and the Local Democracy Reporting Service
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Polling card fiasco in East Devon
Candidates ‘frustrated’ at polling card delay
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General election 2024: Who can you vote for?
Voters will go to the polls on 4 July
Local Business Matters
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Hotel to offer stylish new experience in Exeter
Guests can experience exquisite Westcountry-sourced food
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak visits Jurassic Fibre
The Devon broadband provider announced ambitious plans for the future
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Stagecoach celebrate their women
18% increase in female driver applications
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Council tax rise in South Hams
Increase comes in April
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Tiverton homes approved
164 homes on the edge of town
National News
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'They're invisible within society': Whistleblower says asylum seekers disappear 'daily' from hotels
An insider has told Sky News people are still disappearing "daily" from asylum seeker hotels.
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'What will hold back the Russians?' Zelenskyy responds to new US peace proposal for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the US has offered to create a "free economic zone" in the contested Donbas region of eastern Ukraine in a bid to push a peace deal over the line.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect makes first in-person court appearance
The man accused of killing right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk has appeared in person at court for the first time.
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Moving in the shadows: Why tanker seized by US off Venezuela was 'spoofing' its location
An oil tanker seized by the US off the Venezuelan coast on Wednesday spent years trying to sail the seas unnoticed.
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Nigel Farage's former school responds to claims he made racist comments as a student
Dulwich College has said allegations that Nigel Farage made racist and antisemitic comments to fellow pupils at the school are "profoundly distressing" and "entirely at odds with the Dulwich College of today".
Entertainment News
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OpenAI bags Disney characters for Sora short video app
OpenAI has signed its first major licensing deal to bring well-known characters to life on its Sora video generation tool.
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Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic series of novels, dies aged 55
Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic series of novels, has been hailed as a "graceful" inspiration who left her readers feeling better about themselves, following her death at the age of 55.
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Live music venues warn of 'devastating consequences' of budget tax changes in letter to Sir Keir Starmer
Tax changes announced in the budget could have "devastating, unintended consequences" on live music venues, including widespread closures and job losses, trade bodies have warned.
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Iceland to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation
Iceland has announced it is boycotting next year's Eurovision over Israel's participation in the competition, saying taking part would "neither be a source of joy nor peace".
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Why is Warner Bros for sale, what are the controversial bids – and how is Trump involved?
A huge takeover that would rock the entertainment industry looks imminent, with Netflix and Paramount fighting over Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).
UK Sport
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Mo Salah to Saudi Arabia? Liverpool forward wanted by Saudi Pro League clubs amid uncertainty over future
Saudi Arabian clubs want to sign Mohamed Salah but they would need to have a clear indication that he is ready to play there before making a move for the Liverpool forward.
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World Darts Championship 2026: Luke Littler gets title defence off to strong start with emphatic victory over Darius Labanauskas
Luke Littler got the defence of his World Darts Championship off to a perfect start with a strong 3-0 win over Darius Labanauskas at Alexandra Palace.
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Celtic: Wilfried Nancy 'unconcerned' by Europa League loss to Roma as Joe Hart says club's slide 'breaks my heart'
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy understood why his team were booed off following a 3-0 home loss to Roma but said he was not worried about the heavy defeat that left their hopes of staying in the Europa League hanging by a thread.
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World Darts Championship: Luke Littler plays down prospect of beating Phil Taylor's record ahead of winning start to title defence
Luke Littler believes he may never beat Phil Taylor’s record of World Darts Championship titles, despite making a winning start to his title defence at the Alexandra Palace.
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World Darts Championship 2026: Luke Littler's time to embrace 'biggest challenge' and Alexandra Palace pressure
The talk has all been about him. The questions have revolved around him. The odds are in his favour. Now, it is time for Luke Littler to deliver at Alexandra Palace once again as he begins his title defence tonight, live on Sky Sports.
World News
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US won't 'stand by and watch sanctioned vessels', warns White House after tanker seized off Venezuela
The US will not "stand by and watch sanctioned vessels sail the seas", the White House has warned, after American forces seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
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Moving in the shadows: Why tanker seized by US off Venezuela was 'spoofing' its location
An oil tanker seized by the US off the Venezuelan coast on Wednesday spent years trying to sail the seas unnoticed.
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The real reason for Donald Trump's Venezuela exploits
Donald Trump wants you to know that there is one leading reason why he is bearing down militarily on Venezuela: drugs.
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'What will hold back the Russians?' Zelenskyy responds to new US peace proposal for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the US has offered to create a "free economic zone" in the contested Donbas region of eastern Ukraine in a bid to push a peace deal over the line.
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'Venezuela has already been invaded' says Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado when asked about Trump intervention
Venezuela's Nobel Peace Prize winning opposition leader has said her country has "has already been invaded", when asked whether she would support a US invasion.
Strange News
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Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally
A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.
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'Drop and cover' earthquake alert turns out to be false alarm
An earthquake alert preparing people to "drop, cover, hold on" buzzed on phones in the US on Thursday - but turned out to be completely false.
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Spirit animal: Raccoon gets drunk as a skunk in a booze store - and sleeps off hangover in the toilet
A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.
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Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The public have spoken - and you might not like the result
It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.
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Runaway reindeer sparks emergency rescue operation in Merseyside
"Christmas is saved" after a large search operation for a runaway reindeer found the animal on a beach in Merseyside, emergency services have said.
