Devon News
Local News
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Communication needs to improve over accommodation for asylum seekers
Council wants to put support system in place
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Developer apologises after objections to Bideford footpath
Plan to take out woodland withdrawn
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Devon ‘significantly worse’ on range of health and social metrics
Figures below national average
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Plan to protect rare petalwort on Dawlish Warren steps up
The strategy to protect it is viewed as highly important.
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City lose final match of the season
Match Report: Exeter City 1-2 Oxford United
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Man dead due to 'bad batch' of herion
A major incident was declared in North Devon
Local Elections 2023
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Plymouth's list of prospective councillors
Nineteen seats are being contested
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West Devon's council candidates
Voters go to the polls on 4 May
Exeter City
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City lose final match of the season
Match Report: Exeter City 1-2 Oxford United
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Victory on penalties for Exeter
City through to third round in EFL cup
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City boss expected to move to Rotherham
He's been with Exeter since 2018
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Exeter celebrate 4-0 over Forest Green
Hat trick for Jevani Brown
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Exeter City sign Offrande Zanzala
Striker on loan until end of the season
Exeter Chiefs
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Chiefs lose at home to Bath
Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 14-26 Bath
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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
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Exeter Chiefs suffer back-to-back defeats
Northampton steal the win at the death
Reviews: theatre, music, food!
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Energetic Pretty Woman is a must-see
REVIEW: Pretty Woman The Musical
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Best of humanity in toe-tapping show
REVIEW: Come From Away at Theatre Royal 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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Zany show is just the ticket for pre Christmas fun
A riotous, rebellious adventure where fairy tales interwine in the deep, dark woods
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Edward Scissorhands at the Theatre Royal Plymouth
Five stars for joyful show
Local Politics
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Developer apologises after objections to Bideford footpath
Plan to take out woodland withdrawn
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Communication needs to improve over accommodation for asylum seekers
Council wants to put support system in place
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Devon ‘significantly worse’ on range of health and social metrics
Figures below national average
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Teen pregnancies falling in Devon
Number has been broadly trending down since 2015
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Dental van on way to Devon to help tackle treatment crisis
It will help tackle treatment crisis in hard-to-reach communities.
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Misconduct inquiry into suspended chief constable suspended
Frustration at pace of investigation
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Shoplifting and violent crime up in Devon and Cornwall
But new IT system won't give some figures
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Devoncast - traffic, trees and Toby Buckland
Devoncast is back with the latest from around the county
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Riviera Airshow fit to fly
Funding gap filled
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How Torbay Hospital bosses are tackling 'risks'
Poor state of buildings impacting staff and patients
Local Business Matters
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Radio Exe launches new speech station
News, sport, talk, arts and culture on DAB channel
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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
Community News
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How Torbay Hospital bosses are tackling 'risks'
Poor state of buildings impacting staff and patients
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Shoplifting and violent crime up in Devon and Cornwall
But new IT system won't give some figures
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Devoncast - traffic, trees and Toby Buckland
Devoncast is back with the latest from around the county
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Riviera Airshow fit to fly
Funding gap filled
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No to Torquay seafront big wheel this summer?
Planners recommended to say no after 12 years
National News
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Rishi Sunak does not rule out July general election - but insists 'there'll be a clear choice' when it comes
Rishi Sunak has failed to rule out holding a general election in July, as speculation remains rife over the timing of the national vote.
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Rishi Sunak needs to learn voters aren't always governed by the logic of the computer
I've known Rishi Sunak slightly for almost a decade, having first met him after he penned a thoughtful, comprehensive, well-received report on Britain's minority communities, which I'd say is still the best of its kind.
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'The only cure is a Labour government': Tory MP and doctor Dan Poulter defects over NHS 'chaos'
Conservative MP and former health minister Dan Poulter has defected to Labour in frustration at the worsening NHS crisis.
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UK weather: Fed up with 'cold' April? Temperatures are about to rise
The trees are out, but it still feels pretty chilly - and wet.
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UK to develop hypersonic missiles to catch up with China and Russia by 2030 - report
Britain plans to equip its armed forces with a homegrown hypersonic cruise missile by the end of the decade, according to a report.
Entertainment News
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Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital after being moved to a New York jail
The lawyer for Harvey Weinstein says the former film producer has been taken to hospital after being moved to a New York jail.
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Rageh Omaar says he was 'determined to finish presenting programme' after becoming unwell live on air
ITV News broadcaster Rageh Omaar has said he was "determined to finish presenting the programme" after returning home following hospital treatment.
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Dr Tijion Esho: TV doctor struck off for exchanging Botox for sex at his clinic
A TV doctor who gave free Botox to a patient in return for sex at his clinic has been struck off.
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Om Fahad: Iraqi social media influencer shot dead by motorbike gunman
A well-known Iraqi social media influencer has been shot dead in her car by a gunman who was on a motorbike.
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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney: Trains named in Wrexham owners' honour
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have had two new Welsh trains named after their home cities.
UK Sport
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Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool forward appears to clash with manager on touchline at West Ham
Mo Salah said "if I speak today there will be fire" after clashing with Jurgen Klopp on the touchline during Liverpool's 2-2 draw at West Ham.
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Arne Slot to Liverpool is an example of Premier League clubs and supporters wanting their coaches 'untainted'
After spending 48 hours immersed in the world of Arne Slot, it is easy to convince oneself that Liverpool have identified football’s next super coach. A man operating at the tactical vanguard, an expert in man management, and a master of the media.
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Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag defends his side's style after Burnley draw in Premier League
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are "one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams" in the Premier League.
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Chelsea boss Emma Hayes on Kadeisha Buchanan's red card: 'Worst decision in history of Women's Champions League'
Emma Hayes described referee Iuliana Demetrescu's decision to send Kadeisha Buchanan off in Chelsea's Women's Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona as "the worst decision" in the history of the competition.
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Mauricio Pochettino claims VAR has 'damaged image of English football' after Chelsea denied winner at Aston Villa
Mauricio Pochettino has claimed the use of VAR by match officials is "damaging the image of English football" after Chelsea were denied an incredible comeback at Aston Villa.
World News
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UK to develop hypersonic missiles to catch up with China and Russia by 2030 - report
Britain plans to equip its armed forces with a homegrown hypersonic cruise missile by the end of the decade, according to a report.
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Hamas releases video of hostages as efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza continue
Hamas has released a new video that appears to show two hostages who have been held in Gaza since the 7 October assault on southern Israel.
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby criticises Israel over Palestinian Christian woman in detention
The Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised Israel over the arrest of a young Palestinian Christian woman in the occupied West Bank.
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Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams tried to get referee to stop play after he was racially abused during match in Spain
Spanish football has been marred by another racist incident, with "monkey sounds" directed at a black player.
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Sudan: Civilians trapped as UN warns of possible imminent attack on city of al Fashir by Rapid Support Forces
The United Nations has expressed increasing concern over a potential imminent attack on al Fashir, the capital of North Darfur in Sudan.
Strange News
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Tourist fined for getting too close to Walrus in Norway
A tourist has been fined NOK 12,500 Norwegian Kroner (£900) for approaching a walrus in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.
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Boy, 13, finds 'holy grail' Lego octopus piece from sea spillage in 1997
A rare Lego piece that fell into the sea in 1997 has been found by a 13-year-old boy in Cornwall.
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Moulin Rouge: Windmill blades fall off overnight
The windmill blades of the Moulin Rouge, the most famous cabaret club in Paris, have fallen off.
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Dog rescued after getting trapped under home in Swansea
A dog has been rescued after getting trapped under a kitchen at a home in Swansea.
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Milan poised to ban ice cream, pizza and more after midnight after new proposed law
Milan is proposing a new law to ban ice cream after midnight in an effort to protect the "tranquillity" of residents.