Devon News
Local News
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Council tax to rise by nearly five percent
Devon County Council will increase tax by 4.99%
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Devoncast - Balloons, fire finance and a trip to Westminster
Plus, how a North Devon landmark could be in line for a transformation
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Sniffer dog helps police seize drugs
Class A and B drugs uncovered at Torquay station
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Thousands of new homes must be built across Torbay
'It's not scare-mongering, it's fact'
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Suspect sought in high-value jewellery burglary
He left the scene via the roof
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Tidal lagoon off Somerset coast could power two million homes
Idea has backing of Tiverton and Minehead MP
Community News
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Local community grants expected to be cut
Some councillors not spending their budget anyway
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Exeter students could set new bubble record
Video attempt sent off
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New Look for RD&E Children's department
Young fundraiser cuts ribbon
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Wonford leisure centre expected to be replaced
It's "less than welcoming"
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£750,000 investment for Brixham harbourside
Consultation is underway
Local Politics
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Council tax to rise by nearly five percent
Devon County Council will increase tax by 4.99%
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Devoncast - Balloons, fire finance and a trip to Westminster
Plus, how a North Devon landmark could be in line for a transformation
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Thousands of new homes must be built across Torbay
'It's not scare-mongering, it's fact'
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Tidal lagoon off Somerset coast could power two million homes
Idea has backing of Tiverton and Minehead MP
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Will Torbay be 'wiped out' in government shake-up of councils?
Bay may need to absorb neighbours to meet population target
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New Exeter homes scheme will be 100 per cent affordable
'What's not to like about this?'
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Report highlights Teignbridge Council bad behaviour
Incidents include swearing, arguing and muting one another’s microphones
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Fire service could have huge funding gap
A financial plan has been created
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Exeter's 'most deprived area' to get new leisure hub
'This is a fantastic opportunity'
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Bay budget includes new fund for deprived communities
Council tax to be fixed below limit set by government
Exeter City
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City lose on penalties against Nottingham Forest in cup
Match Report: Exeter City 2-2 Nottingham Forest (2-4 penalties)
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Plymouth to face Premier League champions in FA Cup
Argyle play Manchester City whilst Exeter could host Ipswich
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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
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City boss expected to move to Rotherham
He's been with Exeter since 2018
Exeter Chiefs
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Chiefs' hooker Frost joining Bath
27-year-old was academy player there
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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
Plymouth Argyle Football Club
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Plymouth to face Premier League champions in FA Cup
Argyle play Manchester City whilst Exeter could host Ipswich
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Plymouth's Labour leader praises Argyle's "epic" win
But Tudor Evans was trapped at a conference as game was played
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Plymouth beat Liverpool in cup fourth round
Match Report: Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Liverpool
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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
Reviews: theatre, music, food!
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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!
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Islander - the musical: REVIEW
'Entertaining' climate change production
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Metamorphosis (Frantic Assembly) - REVIEW
Transformational show is thought-provoking
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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Donald Trump says US close to Ukraine minerals deal and accuses France and UK of 'doing nothing' to end war
Donald Trump has said the US is close to agreeing a minerals deal with Ukraine - after accusing Britain and France of "doing nothing" to end the war.
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Israel checking reports of hostage Shiri Bibas's body being handed over
Hamas says the body of hostage Shiri Bibas has now been handed over, according to the group's Al-Aqsa TV channel - as the Israeli military says it is checking the reports.
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Dozens turn out in support of Luigi Mangione over killing of US healthcare boss Brian Thompson
Dozens of supporters were outside court as the man accused of fatally shooting the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare made his first appearance.
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Jenny Hall: 'Increasing concern' for missing runner as major police search carried out
A major police search is taking place for a runner who has been missing for three days - as officers say they are becoming "increasingly concerned".
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Steve Bannon denies using 'Nazi' salute and says he was just waving
Steve Bannon has denied making a Nazi salute at a conservative gathering, insisting the gesture was just a wave.
Entertainment News
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Pamela Anderson on reclaiming her life and career, and her new film The Last Showgirl
Pamela Anderson is one of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood.
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Salman Rushdie attack: Hadi Matar found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing author multiple times on stage
A man has been found guilty of attempted murder for attacking author Sir Salman Rushdie.
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Neighbours cancelled again by Amazon - just two years after 40-year-old soap was revived
Neighbours has been axed for a second time, just two years after Amazon threw the Australian soap a lifeline.
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Sir David Frost's son: What I learned reviewing broadcast legend's famous interviews
Dad was a showman with great charisma, but he never lost sight of the fact that an interview is about the guest, not the host.
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James Bond: Amazon takes creative control of 007 franchise
Creative control of the long-running James Bond franchise has been handed to Amazon MGM Studios, in a joint venture with the current owners.
UK Sport
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Joseph Parker weighs career heavy as Martin Bakole makes epic journey for Riyadh clash
Joseph Parker weighed in at the heaviest weight of his career for Saturday's heavyweight collision, even as new opponent Martin Bakole was still travelling out for the fight.
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Daniel Dubois could rematch Anthony Joshua next, or fight Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed title, says Frank Warren
Daniel Dubois missed out on a world title defence when illness prevented him from boxing Joseph Parker, with promoter Frank Warren now looking at alternative fights.
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Champions League last-16 draw: Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa discover opponents and route to final
Liverpool will play Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16 while Arsenal face PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa take on Club Brugge.
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Europa League last-16 draw: Man Utd, Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers discover opponents and route to final
Manchester United will face Real Sociedad in the Europa League last 16, while Tottenham play AZ Alkmaar and Rangers take on Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce.
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How did Martin Bakole get to fight Joseph Parker after Daniel Dubois' withdrawal and how dangerous can he be?
Daniel Dubois' planned IBF heavyweight showdown against Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia on Saturday is off, but what caused it to be cancelled and how did Martin Bakole get the late call up?
World News
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Israel checking reports of hostage Shiri Bibas's body being handed over
Hamas says the body of hostage Shiri Bibas has now been handed over, according to the group's Al-Aqsa TV channel - as the Israeli military says it is checking the reports.
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Hamas names six Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday
Hamas has named six Israeli hostages who are set to be released on Saturday while Israel is expected to release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement between the parties.
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Pope Francis not at risk of death, but he's 'not out of danger' - doctors treating him give update
Pope Francis is "not out of danger" and will remain in hospital for at least one more week, doctors treating him have said.
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Suspect arrested after man seriously injured in 'stabbing' at Berlin Holocaust memorial
A suspect has been arrested after a man was seriously injured in an attack at the Berlin Holocaust memorial.
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New Menendez trial rejected - but resentencing bid could see brothers walk free
A new trial for Lyle and Erik Menendez, after 35 years in prison for the shotgun murder of their parents, has been turned down by the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
Strange News
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Mysterious QR code stickers appear on more than 1,000 graves in Munich
More than 1,000 stickers were put on gravestones and wooden crosses at three cemeteries in the southern German city of Munich.
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Female prankster pretending to be marshal sends Glasgow runners on 2.5km detour during race
Runners at a 10k trail race in Glasgow were sent in the wrong direction by a prankster pretending to be a marshal and who buried arrow signs marking the course.
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Large sinkhole forces closure of Godstone High Street in Surrey
A large sinkhole has opened up in a Surrey village - forcing the high street to be closed.
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Snow village in China apologises for using fake snow during unusually warm weather
A tourist village in China known for its snowy landscapes has apologised for using cotton wool and soapy water to make fake snow during unexpected warmer weather.
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Ice hockey game between USA and Canada has three fights in first nine seconds
A bad-tempered ice hockey game between the United States and Canada on Saturday kicked off with three fights in the first nine seconds.
