Local News
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            Visitor centre closes its doors due to cash crisis Funding crisis causes closures 
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             Five teenagers arrested after North Devon fire Five teenagers arrested after North Devon fireMurder investigation underway 
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             North Devon house fire treated as arson North Devon house fire treated as arsonOne person still missing 
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             Cornwall charity is sending aid to hurricane victims Cornwall charity is sending aid to hurricane victimsTeams help with devastation 
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             Huge tuna caught off Devon breaks record Huge tuna caught off Devon breaks recordWhat a wopper! 
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             Devon and Cornwall Police gets another bad report Devon and Cornwall Police gets another bad reportThree out of three areas 'require improvement' 
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             Fears for future of Torquay's custody centre Fears for future of Torquay's custody centreMP warns top cop about review 
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             Will Barnstaple remain a port? Will Barnstaple remain a port?Boatowners weigh in on decisions 
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             Divers to fix East Devon pools Divers to fix East Devon poolsUnderwater experts will grout tiles 
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             Community group snubs South West Water grant Community group snubs South West Water grantTheir application for cash was successful 
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             Westcountry sex offender gets 18 years Westcountry sex offender gets 18 yearsRobert Squires won't get parole until he's at least 92 
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             Calls for MP to resign from city council Calls for MP to resign from city councilShe has missed all her scheduled meetings since May 
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             More of new Armada Way revamp revealed More of new Armada Way revamp revealed"It will be marvellous when it is all done" 
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             Exeter city councillor cleared after asylum hotel row Exeter city councillor cleared after asylum hotel rowAlison Sheridan vindicated of any wrong-doing 
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             M5 reopens following crash in Devon M5 reopens following crash in DevonMotorway between Cullompton and Exeter busy 
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             Litter main environmental concern among Plymouth residents Litter main environmental concern among Plymouth residentsOver 1,000 took part in consultation 
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             Parking fees rise at two Devon attractions Parking fees rise at two Devon attractionsIncrease of 10 percent 
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             Appeal to help Torbay's homeless Appeal to help Torbay's homelessBay's most vulnerable people at risk, says MP 
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             Plans to save tens of millions in adult social care Plans to save tens of millions in adult social careDCC eyeing up external firm 
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             Street hubs planned for Exeter Street hubs planned for Exeter'They are a sleek and modern answer' 
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             Sex abuse masseur jailed for four years Sex abuse masseur jailed for four yearsIan Nicholls, 64, assaulted clients 
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             'Safeguards-on-asylum-seekers' Reform council voted down 'Safeguards-on-asylum-seekers' Reform council voted downEven his seconder had second thoughts 
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             Devon care home fined £200,000 after two residents drowned Devon care home fined £200,000 after two residents drownedBurdon Grange failed to provide safe care 
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             Residents urged to help rough sleepers Residents urged to help rough sleepersVolunteers can join the soup run 
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             City beat Argyle in Devon derby City beat Argyle in Devon derbyMatch Report: Exeter City 2-1 Plymouth Argyle 
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             Parking in Devon could rise by up to 50 per cent Parking in Devon could rise by up to 50 per centIt should raise £4 million 
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             Devon crime writer inspires new Mr Men books Devon crime writer inspires new Mr Men booksAgatha Christie did like a twist! 
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             Council wants NHS Nightingale centre pulled down Council wants NHS Nightingale centre pulled downIt was fine when it was a chicken shed 
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             Extra police for sold-out Devon derby Extra police for sold-out Devon derbyFirst clash in two years 
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             Radio Exe has highest-ever listening figure Radio Exe has highest-ever listening figureThirty per cent rise in last year 
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             At last, Torquay eyesore is to go At last, Torquay eyesore is to goFormer Sifram building used to house major employer 
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             Picking up a parcel? That's £100 fine please Picking up a parcel? That's £100 fine pleaseTwo-seconds delay can prove costly 
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             Torquay projects battle for £20m handout Torquay projects battle for £20m handout60 schemes whittled down to 30 
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             Shock after adult device found at family event Shock after adult device found at family eventTwo councilllors complain 
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             Halted Devon development resumes building Halted Devon development resumes buildingWorries for nature nearby 
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             £22.7 million investment in North Devon Hospital £22.7 million investment in North Devon HospitalIt will get new staff residences 
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             Exeter car park closure drives down vandalism Exeter car park closure drives down vandalismBut traders are feeling the pinch 
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             Newton Abbot town centre revamp on track Newton Abbot town centre revamp on trackThe aim is to create a 'vibrant destination' 
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             Oldway Mansion damage will cost thousands to fix Oldway Mansion damage will cost thousands to fixFrequent break-ins at historic property 
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             Water buffalo introduced on Exmoor Water buffalo introduced on ExmoorThey're helping restore wild wetland 
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             Passenger attacked on Plymouth bus Passenger attacked on Plymouth busThis woman may be able to help enquiries 
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             Fire at 'Harry Potter' Dartmoor pub Fire at 'Harry Potter' Dartmoor pubIt will be closed for a spell 
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             Could Plymouth council workers get a four-day week? Could Plymouth council workers get a four-day week?Green councillor says it's good for their health 
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             Technology upgrade to Saltash Tunnel reaches key phase Technology upgrade to Saltash Tunnel reaches key phase31 miles of new cabling being installed 
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             You can now get an Uber in Cornwall You can now get an Uber in CornwallSome taxis drivers not happy 
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             Lib Dems challenge own potential parking charge hikes Lib Dems challenge own potential parking charge hikesSix councillors collaborate on bid to review decision 
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             East Devon to set up own waste firm East Devon to set up own waste firmEDDC could save £700k 
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             Giant solar farm faces local opposition Giant solar farm faces local oppositionResidents intend to make their voice heard 
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             Spotlight on asylum seekers at Teignbridge meeting Spotlight on asylum seekers at Teignbridge meetingMotions focus on effect of new arrivals 
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             Plymouth car parks may need strengthening Plymouth car parks may need strengtheningRise of EVs in the city 
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             Plea for late night Torridge bus Plea for late night Torridge busThe last bus leaves Torrington at 9.50pm 
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             More than 800 homes planned for Exeter site More than 800 homes planned for Exeter siteNew ideas for former police station 
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             Start-up cash for new East Devon town agreed Start-up cash for new East Devon town agreedMarlcombe will be near Exeter Airport 
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             Man jailed for helping supply drugs to Devon Man jailed for helping supply drugs to DevonGang member sentenced for five-and-a-half years 
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             Pharmacy staff ‘begging for pay’ says Devon MP Pharmacy staff ‘begging for pay’ says Devon MPRichard Foord contacted by former pharmacy staff 
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             Village playpark vandalism Village playpark vandalismOver £3,000 damage in Willand 
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             Devon holiday park named UK's greenest Devon holiday park named UK's greenestCofton named Green SME of the Year 
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             Inside the haunted house where Cromwell stayed Inside the haunted house where Cromwell stayedIt's now up for sale 
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             Man suffers punctured lung in assault Man suffers punctured lung in assaultPolice were called to Queen Street in Barnstaple 
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             M5 reopens in Devon M5 reopens in DevonA lorry fire brought Exeter to a standstill 
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             Councillors turn up heat in Exeter pollution debate Councillors turn up heat in Exeter pollution debateWe all care passionately about air quality' 
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             Exeter councillor cleared of overspending allegation Exeter councillor cleared of overspending allegationHigh court accepts he acted in good faith 
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             Devon's new Chamber CEO sets vision for growth Devon's new Chamber CEO sets vision for growthHelen Wylde-Archibald speaks to Radio Exe 
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             M5 closed in Exeter M5 closed in ExeterEmergency services are responding to a lorry fire 
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             Games arcade relocates in Exeter Games arcade relocates in ExeterIt will mix retro with new trends 
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             Women glassed by stranger in Exmouth pub fight Women glassed by stranger in Exmouth pub fightVictim needed several stitches 
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             Gardening supporters raise big money for charity Gardening supporters raise big money for charityLocals dig deep 
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             Hotel given closure order in Torquay Hotel given closure order in TorquayIt follows anti-social and nuisance behaviour 
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             Woman hit by car in Plymouth Woman hit by car in PlymouthPedestrian suffers serious head injury 
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             Man charged with assualt following pub incident Man charged with assualt following pub incidentSouth Molton man remanded in custody 
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             Motorcylist suffers serious injuries in Tavistock crash Motorcylist suffers serious injuries in Tavistock crashBiker taken to hospital 
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             Human skull found in Brixham Human skull found in BrixhamIt was in a carrier bag 
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             Exeter road closure consultation welcomed Exeter road closure consultation welcomedDryden Road consultation in 2026 
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             Torbay hospital in 'critical condition' says MP Torbay hospital in 'critical condition' says MPResidents demand investment 
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             Human bones found at Saunton Sands Human bones found at Saunton SandsForensic archaeologists examining them 
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             Motorcyclist dies after crash near Plymouth Motorcyclist dies after crash near PlymouthBiker in 50s died in hospital 
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             Plymouth navy ship seizes £35 million of illegal drugs Plymouth navy ship seizes £35 million of illegal drugsHMS Lancaster stops boats in Middle East 
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             Protection for mobile home dwellers Protection for mobile home dwellers'This is about protecting vulnerable communities' 
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             Exeter earn a point in hard-fought contest Exeter earn a point in hard-fought contestJayden Wareham scores against former side in tight contest 
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             Thousands sign petition over Exeter road closure Thousands sign petition over Exeter road closureThe Battle of Dryden Road goes on 
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             Mid Devon tenant refunds underway Mid Devon tenant refunds underway£1.8 million payout 
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             Appeal for land amid housing crisis Appeal for land amid housing crisisThe deadline for offers is December 5th 
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             Vulnerable people a key battleground in council tussle Vulnerable people a key battleground in council tussleFears about risks of local government revamp 
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             Police unveil new crime-fighting boat Police unveil new crime-fighting boatGadget-packed vessel set sails 
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             Torbay unites for suicide prevention Torbay unites for suicide prevention100 locals carry special baton 
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             Exeter hospital outperforms Plymouth's Exeter hospital outperforms Plymouth'sDerriford getting extra support 
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             Free school meals become automatic in Cornwall Free school meals become automatic in CornwallHundreds of children to benefit 
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             Lifeguards reduce patrols ahead of winter Lifeguards reduce patrols ahead of winterIs your nearest beach listed? 
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             Arrest made at Plymouth flag rally Arrest made at Plymouth flag rallyMan detained for Nazi state 
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             Devon boy wins top farming award Devon boy wins top farming awardYoungest to win 
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             Man accused of murder at Exeter Prison Man accused of murder at Exeter PrisonInmate found dead in cell 
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             Brexit threatening Devon Zoos and attractions Brexit threatening Devon Zoos and attractionsMP pushes ministers for help 
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             Torbay Airshow returns for landmark year Torbay Airshow returns for landmark yearExpectations flying high 
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             County-wide CCTV funding boost County-wide CCTV funding boostCrime hotspots made safer 
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             New tree chopping rules for Plymouth New tree chopping rules for PlymouthCity preserving green spaces 
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             Devon students get cyber crime lessons Devon students get cyber crime lessonsPolice roll out workshops 
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             Bus depot cat joins engineering team Bus depot cat joins engineering teamStray moggy becomes family mascot 
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             More body cameras on Devon Trains to protect staff More body cameras on Devon Trains to protect staffTwo assaults reported a day 
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             School speed limits begin in Torquay School speed limits begin in TorquayDrivers warned 
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             Plymouth swimmer Ben Proud enters drug-fuelled contest Plymouth swimmer Ben Proud enters drug-fuelled contestAlthlete causes a splash 
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             Devon fisheries hit by faulty harbour gates Devon fisheries hit by faulty harbour gatesCalls for a permanent fix 
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             Masked men sought after museum break-in Masked men sought after museum break-inHigh value items stolen 
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             Jobs and investment boom for Plymouth Jobs and investment boom for PlymouthCity lands huge maritime deal 
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             Tower criers compete in annual contest Tower criers compete in annual contestDevon pipped to the post 
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             Cornish man jailed for killing his brother Cornish man jailed for killing his brotherLife for Daniel Lynch 
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             ‘Dumping ground’ safety fears at popular beach ‘Dumping ground’ safety fears at popular beachChildren play and swim there 
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             Taxpayers off the hook for loo repairs Taxpayers off the hook for loo repairsWomen rescued from crucible 
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             Free crime-fighting tool arrives in Barnstaple Free crime-fighting tool arrives in BarnstapleBusinesses urged to work together 
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             Train advice ahead of rugby world cup opener Train advice ahead of rugby world cup openerFewer services to Devon 
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             Devon military homes become pet friendly Devon military homes become pet friendlyMore freedoms for personnel 
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             More Devon owners beating their pets More Devon owners beating their petsCruelty cases rise 
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             Cornish holidaymaker fuming over faint parking lines Cornish holidaymaker fuming over faint parking linesHe's not paying the fine 
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             Two A38 villages introduce speed changes Two A38 villages introduce speed changesNew measures to tackle casualties 
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             Ambulance staff injuries up in Devon Ambulance staff injuries up in DevonRising dangers on duty 
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             Torbay Councillors defy officers over jobs plan Torbay Councillors defy officers over jobs planJobs over green Space 
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             Torbay Council's budget gap widens Torbay Council's budget gap widensTough talks ahead 
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             LEGO robots invade Devon LEGO robots invade DevonFor good reason! 
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             Devon students ace A-levels Devon students ace A-levelsRecord results for Exeter College 
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             Serial romance fraudster jailed Serial romance fraudster jailedHe tricked four women 
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             Exeter hotel 'hosting migrants' sparks protests Exeter hotel 'hosting migrants' sparks protestsMore planned 
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             Council shake-up could hike Torbay taxes Council shake-up could hike Torbay taxesBay fights to stay solo 
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             Sex offender jailed for abusing children Sex offender jailed for abusing childrenSix and a half years for Exeter man 
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             Suspected gas explosion destroys house Suspected gas explosion destroys houseCouncillor says her 'windows shook' 
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             Retired theatre ropes now entertaining lemurs Retired theatre ropes now entertaining lemursFrom centre stage to centre cage! 
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             Second case of bird flu confirmed near Tiverton Second case of bird flu confirmed near TivertonFarms face new restrictions 
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             River otter pollution sparks local action River otter pollution sparks local actionMP launches campaign 
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             Teignbridge loos face closure or charges Teignbridge loos face closure or chargesWill the plans be flushed out? 
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             Rise in scammers posing as Devon cops Rise in scammers posing as Devon copsSeveral reports in a fortnight 
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             Devon playwright wins local commission Devon playwright wins local commissionRose Race takes centre stage 
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             Ilfracombe fights to save minor injuries unit Ilfracombe fights to save minor injuries unitDeadline looms 
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             Exeter green-lights traffic overhaul Exeter green-lights traffic overhaulCycling campaigners celebrate 
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             89-year-old braces for birthday fundraiser 89-year-old braces for birthday fundraiserThat's one way to celebrate! 
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             Exeter's Net Zero quest will be expensive Exeter's Net Zero quest will be expensiveStudy reveals real cost 
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             Murder charge after discovery of human remains Murder charge after discovery of human remainsMan in court 
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             Young stars set to shine in Exeter panto Young stars set to shine in Exeter pantoAuditions very soon 
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             Body found in Cornish woodland Body found in Cornish woodlandDeath is suspicious 
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             Costly Plymouth road project sparks council row Costly Plymouth road project sparks council rowCity growth vs. disruption 
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             Memorial golf day marks milestone Memorial golf day marks milestone20 years of teeing off for a cause 
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             Three arrested over Plymouth stabbing Three arrested over Plymouth stabbingMan taken to hospital 
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             Paddleboarders saved from East Devon waters Paddleboarders saved from East Devon watersPair get stuck off coast 
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             Harbourside revamp divides Torquay Harbourside revamp divides TorquayPlans ignite fiery debate 
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             Meet Credtion's new bishop Meet Credtion's new bishopThird woman to hold the role 
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             Relief after land secured for animal charity Relief after land secured for animal charityCouncil intervenes after supporters raise £10K+ 
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             Liverpool football star Diogo Jota killed in car crash Liverpool football star Diogo Jota killed in car crashThousands of fans pay tribute 
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             Moped rider detained after collision with walker Moped rider detained after collision with walkerMan taken to hospital 
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             AI helps council fast-track housing plan AI helps council fast-track housing plan'Mammoth task' becomes manageable 
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             Devon tree “blocking out the sky" causes row Devon tree “blocking out the sky" causes rowCemetery lime here to stay 
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             Affordable focus for new Exeter homes Affordable focus for new Exeter homesA third could be social 
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             Theatre launches Crowdfunder to support talent Theatre launches Crowdfunder to support talentHelp Plymouth's next stars 
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             Torbay MP 'not surprised' over Send service failures Torbay MP 'not surprised' over Send service failuresDarling pressing for government help 
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             Walker attacked on popular North Devon trail Walker attacked on popular North Devon trailWomen grabbed and pulled 
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             Tiverton homes appeal won by developers Tiverton homes appeal won by developers120 controversial builds approved 
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             Recruits needed for Devon night shift study Recruits needed for Devon night shift studyCould massage be key to thriving? 
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             Exeter parking charges likely to rise Exeter parking charges likely to riseCouncil considers 'difficult balance' 
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             Rare tree blooms at Eden Project in UK first Rare tree blooms at Eden Project in UK firstAnd it sounds delicious! 
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             Exeter man jailed for touching a child Exeter man jailed for touching a childDavid Fuller sentenced to over 2 years 
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             Name that storm! Name that storm!Met Office needs your help 
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             Plymouth pharmacies deemed sufficient Plymouth pharmacies deemed sufficientReport raises concerns 
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             Campaigners win East Devon quarry battle Campaigners win East Devon quarry battlePlans pulled after 25 years 
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             Torbay woman crowned forces' strongest Torbay woman crowned forces' strongestStubborn jars? No problem! 
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             More arrests after Exmouth murder More arrests after Exmouth murder7 now in custody 
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             Business flying high after Torbay Airshow Business flying high after Torbay AirshowIt could be the biggest yet 
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             TV chef cycles through Devon for charity TV chef cycles through Devon for charityBest of luck Rosemary! 
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             ‘Think again’ call over Devon heart attack care ‘Think again’ call over Devon heart attack careHealth chiefs to vote on controversial trial 
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             Devon's train back in public hands Devon's train back in public handsSWR first to join public body 
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             Extras wanted for new Exeter Chiefs play Extras wanted for new Exeter Chiefs playNo experience needed 
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             Time running out to secure pub for community Time running out to secure pub for communityProject team needs £230,000 in shares 
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             EX postcode is hotspot for postie dog attacks EX postcode is hotspot for postie dog attacksArea appears on list again 
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             Clifton Hill project gets green light Clifton Hill project gets green lightExeter prioritises homes over profit 
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             County Show breaks attendance record County Show breaks attendance recordTens of thousands flocked to Westpoint 
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             Four arrested after Plymouth fight Four arrested after Plymouth fightOne had a broken bottle 
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             North Devon aims to climb recycling league North Devon aims to climb recycling leagueRegion is bottom of the table 
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             Former magician's assistant is Exeter's lord mayor Former magician's assistant is Exeter's lord mayorBut she is also a barrister and OBE 
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             Man charged after teenage girl sex attacks Man charged after teenage girl sex attacksHappened the same night 
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             Council's social rent error sparks outrage Council's social rent error sparks outrageHundreds overcharged 
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             Women refuge centre planned for Plymouth Women refuge centre planned for PlymouthFormer carehome potential lifeline 
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             Dawson wins Barnstaple by-Election Dawson wins Barnstaple by-ElectionFormer DJ & councillor takes district seat 
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             Exeter man questioned over cruise ship death Exeter man questioned over cruise ship deathInvestigations underway 
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             Rare leopard couple introduced at Devon zoo Rare leopard couple introduced at Devon zooMonths of planning pays off 
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             Devon therapy sheep found following appeal Devon therapy sheep found following appealBertha is back home 
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             Council pauses work on historic Torquay wall Council pauses work on historic Torquay wallPolice called after reports of assault 
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             Windfarm cable plan backed despite critics Windfarm cable plan backed despite criticsGreen energy vs. green space 
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             Baxter back coaching Exeter Chiefs Baxter back coaching Exeter ChiefsCoaches benched after crushing defeat 
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             Plymouth schools shine at Theatre Royal Plymouth schools shine at Theatre RoyalPupils join national project 
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             Murder charge after Kingsbridge crash Murder charge after Kingsbridge crashInvestigations continue 
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             Devon paralympian makes marathon history Devon paralympian makes marathon historyCongrats Dave Wetherill! 
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             Deer hunting triggers police boost Deer hunting triggers police boostPoachers reported in Teignbridge 
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             Devon professor named world inspiration Devon professor named world inspirationLocal hero makes global list 
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             West Devon planners say no to net-zero plans West Devon planners say no to net-zero plansBattery storage facility rejected 
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             East Devon theatre needs your help East Devon theatre needs your helpSeaton's Gateway launches fundraiser 
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             Firecrews battle high moorland fires Firecrews battle high moorland fires27 acres burn on Dartmoor 
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             Teignbridge GP merger on the cards Teignbridge GP merger on the cardsTwo could become one 
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             National Insurance hike will hit Devon hospice National Insurance hike will hit Devon hospice"Tax the wealthy, not care providers!" 
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             Torquay's big wheel debate reignited Torquay's big wheel debate reignitedWill it keep turning in 2025? 
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             Man knocked unconscious in Saltash fight Man knocked unconscious in Saltash fightAnother man arrested 
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             Plymouth piloting Labour's breakfast clubs Plymouth piloting Labour's breakfast clubsNational rollout expected 
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             East Devon planning fee hikes loom East Devon planning fee hikes loomCouncil sick of paying for mistakes 
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             Plymouth man jailed for BB gun attack Plymouth man jailed for BB gun attack3 years for Aiden Cashley, 23 
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             Council home buying frenzy in East Devon Council home buying frenzy in East DevonBudget sparks Right-to-Buy surge 
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             Devon libraries saves World Book Day! Devon libraries saves World Book Day!Last-Minute costume panic? 
