Devon News

Local News

• Exeter factory could be turned into a new church

  'This service is of immense value to the local community'

• Freezing weather triggers lifeline for Devon's homeless

  'We will take action to protect them'

• Sexual assault investigation launched in Plymouth

  Man inappropriately touched in Wetherspoons

• Police searching for missing Plymouth man

  Lee Field hasn't been seen for two weeks

• Man questioned over attempted murder in Exeter

  Victim suffers knife wounds

• Devon heroes recognised in King's New Year's honours

  16 community champions make coveted list

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Community News

• Devon heroes recognised in King's New Year's honours

  16 community champions make coveted list

• Truro charity urges support for displaced families

  £20 could go a long way

• Devon man shaves iconic moustache for charity

  Clean shave for Dave

• Torbay Airshow returns for landmark year

  Expectations flying high

• LEGO robots invade Devon

  For good reason!

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Local Politics

• Freezing weather triggers lifeline for Devon's homeless

  'We will take action to protect them'

• Work to start on major Tavistock Road improvements

  £45 million scheme moves to phase 2

• “Disappointment” over North Devon funding settlement

  There could be up to a five per cent drop in core spending power

• Controversial Exeter road consultation to begin in the New Year

  Drivers ‘rat-run’ through hospital to dodge Exeter road closure

• Family homes to replace former Plymouth language school

  Targets for housing takes priority over other planning concerns

• South Hams big bang ban turns into a damp squib

  'Silent fireworks are just not the same'

• Raw sewage spews into Plymouth suburb estate and woods

  Concerns raised for public health and wildlife in Woolwell

• Councillor stands under trees to stop chainsaw massacre

  Emergency preservation order now in place

• Spat over whether 'inadequate' children's services are as bad as MP suggests

  Exeter's Steve Race believes they are in 'last chance saloon;

• Totnes market not opening in Christmas week

  Most traders don't want to do it

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Exeter City

• Plymouth Argyle beat Exeter City

  A thrilling Devon Derby

• Victory on penalties for Exeter

  City through to third round in EFL cup

• City boss expected to move to Rotherham

  He's been with Exeter since 2018

• Exeter celebrate 4-0 over Forest Green

  Hat trick for Jevani Brown

• Exeter City sign Offrande Zanzala

  Striker on loan until end of the season

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Exeter Chiefs

• Baxter back coaching Exeter Chiefs

  Coaches benched after crushing defeat

• Exeter rugby player becomes TV Gladiator

  Jodie Ounsley will follow in father's footsteps

• Exeter Chiefs boss extends contract

  Baxter signs new long-term deal

• Martin Bayfield coming to Exeter

  Video

  His rugby legends tour is coming the Corn Exchange

• Stuart Hogg 'keen to win more titles' with Exeter

  Scotland captain quashed speculation that he is set to leave

• Exeter Chiefs win fierce grudge match

  Chiefs defeat Saracens in front of sold-out Sandy Park

• Exeter Chiefs sign Santiago Grondona

  Argentinian forward joins Exeter until end of season

• Newcastle Falcons secure first-ever win at Sandy Park

  Late penalty seals tight victory

• Exeter Chiefs players to wear one-off NHS kit

  They'll use it next weekend

• Exeter Chiefs suffer back-to-back defeats

  Northampton steal the win at the death

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Plymouth Argyle Football Club

• Plymouth will play Chelsea in FA Cup

  Dream fourth-round draw for Devon side

• Plymouth go down fighting

  Out of FA Cup in fourth round

• Argyle head to Wembley

  They're in Papa Johns Trophy final

• Argyle beat Bristol Rovers on penalties

  Game drawn at full-time

• Argyle knocked out of FA Cup

  Three extra-time goals for Leeds United

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Reviews: theatre, music, food!

• Last night of the Christmas Proms - REVIEW

  Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at the Great Hall

• There’s No Place Like an Exeter Panto

  Wizard of Oz - REVIEW

• Dick Whittington delivers panto perfection

  Shanie Richie returns to Plymouth - REVIEW

• Review: Welsh National Opera: Opera Favourites

  Opera comes to Plymouth!

• Sleeping Beauty at Exeter Corn Exchange

  The witch is back… And this time she means (show) business!

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General Election 2024

• Foord beats Jupp for new Devon seat

  Honiton & Sidmouth turn yellow

• Devon election: Live Blog

  Keep up-to-date with our local democracy reporters

• General Election Devon: we're here through the night

  With Brad Hardware and the Local Democracy Reporting Service

• Polling card fiasco in East Devon

  Candidates ‘frustrated’ at polling card delay

• General election 2024: Who can you vote for?

  Voters will go to the polls on 4 July

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Plymouth Gladiators

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Local Business Matters

• Hotel to offer stylish new experience in Exeter

  Guests can experience exquisite Westcountry-sourced food

• Chancellor Rishi Sunak visits Jurassic Fibre

  The Devon broadband provider announced ambitious plans for the future

• Stagecoach celebrate their women

  18% increase in female driver applications

• Council tax rise in South Hams

  Increase comes in April

• Tiverton homes approved

  164 homes on the edge of town

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National News

• Hundreds of jobs to be lost in TGI Fridays insolvency plan

  Hundreds of British hospitality workers face losing their jobs in the coming days as the owner of TGI Fridays finalises plans to buy back a slimmed-down version of one of Britain's best-known casual dining chains.

• Snow warnings upgraded with bitterly cold weather expected to grip UK this weekend

  A bitter cold snap is sweeping across the UK and is expected grip the country over the weekend, with some places already seeing roughly 10cm of snow.

• Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two

  The man behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a lorry in Nigeria, killing two passengers and injuring Anthony Joshua has been charged.

• US 'locked and loaded' Trump warns Iran, as he pledges to rescue protesters

  US President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran's cost-of-living protests, provoking a warning that he could destabilise the entire region.

• Major search for two missing people in sea off Yorkshire coast

  A major search is underway for two people who have gone missing in the sea off the Yorkshire coast.

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Entertainment News

• Trailer released for King Charles documentary on harmony with nature

  A trailer has been released for a landmark documentary on King Charles' lifelong effort to bring nature and humanity into harmony.

• New Year Honours: Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, and Lionesses among those recognised

  Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, as well as England's victorious women's football and rugby teams, are among 1,157 people recognised in the New Year Honours list.

• Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor who starred in The Wire, dies aged 71

  Isiah Whitlock Jr., who was best known for his role on The Wire, has died aged 71.

• Brigitte Bardot: The bombshell and style icon who walked away from fame and glamour

  Brigitte Bardot was the sultry film siren who helped ignite a sexual revolution, a woman whose cultural significance extended beyond her acting career.

• Bayeux Tapestry: Priceless artefact to be insured for £800m

  The Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for around £800m when it comes to the UK next year.

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UK Sport

• Liam Rosenior to Chelsea: Who is Strasbourg boss and the leading contender for the Blues job after Enzo Maresca's exit?

  You'd have got good odds on Liam Rosenior becoming Chelsea head coach within two years when he was unceremoniously sacked by Hull in May 2024.

• Louis Rees-Zammit: Wales international commits to Bristol Bears by signing long-term deal

  Wales back Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a long-term deal with Bristol, having joined the Bears for the 2025-26 season after ending his 18-month spell in the NFL.

• Man Utd transfer news: Carlos Baleba signing conditions explored but no deal expected with Brighton in January transfer window

  Manchester United have explored the conditions of signing Brighton's Carlos Baleba in January, Sky Sports News can reveal.

• Mikel Arteta exclusive: Arsenal boss calls for Viktor Gyokeres and the rest of his squad to embrace title race noise

  Mikel Arteta has called for Viktor Gyokeres and his Arsenal team-mates to embrace the noise surrounding the squad, while also insisting it will "click" for the Swedish striker eventually in north London.

• Justin Hood: English player makes history with record-breaking World Darts Championship win over Josh Rock as Jonny Clayton avoids upset

  Justin Hood produced one of the greatest performances at the World Darts Championship by hitting 11 consecutive doubles without missing on his way to a 4-0 win over Josh Rock in the last 16.

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World News

• Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two

  The man behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a lorry in Nigeria, killing two passengers and injuring Anthony Joshua has been charged.

• How indoor fireworks keep causing deadly nightclub infernos

  The death of at least 40 people in a New Year's Eve fire in a Swiss ski resort has once again highlighted the dangers of igniting indoor fireworks in bars and nightclubs.

• US 'locked and loaded' Trump warns Iran, as he pledges to rescue protesters

  US President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran's cost-of-living protests, provoking a warning that he could destabilise the entire region.

• Teenagers missing after deadly Swiss ski resort fire named

  More details of the deadly fire at a ski resort bar in Switzerland on New Year's Eve are emerging, with three missing teenagers named. 

• What we know about deadly New Year's fire at Swiss ski resort

  A fierce blaze that broke out in a Swiss ski resort during New Year's Eve celebrations killed at least 40 people and injured 119, officials said in their latest update on Friday afternoon.

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Strange News

• Drunk raccoon behind liquor store rampage suspected of other 'break-ins'

  A raccoon that passed out drunk after running amok in a Virginia liquor store is suspected of two other "break-ins".

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Oxford Dictionary publisher reveals Word of the Year 2025 - do you know it?

  Don't get too upset, but 'rage bait' has been named by Oxford University Press as this year's Word of the Year, beating other online terms.

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