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Cullompton rugby club postpone game after mumps outbreak
Cullompton postponed their game with North Petherton on Saturday following an outbreak of mumps in the camp. Head coach Chris Wall said the club were left with little option, but to reschedule their...
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Cat food and cheese discovered a few miles from East Devon beach where...
Packets of cheese and cat food have washed-up a few miles away from the East Devon beach where millions of cigarettes washed up last weekend after toppling off a cargo ship during ferocious storms. As...
View ArticleReport launched by Nick Baker provides verdict on Devon's wildlife winners...
Devon's wild beauty is one of the county's greatest assets. Its environment provides us not just with amazing landscapes and wildlife but with food, fuel, pollination, flood control and great...
View ArticleExwick Villa and Teignmouth turn down promotion to Peninsula League Premier...
Exwick Villa and Teignmouth will not be playing in the South West Peninsula League next season after both turned down the chance to apply for promotion. The two sides both stand a chance of finishing...
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Revealed: Seven most common factors in fatal South West fires identified
Seven factors that link most home fire deaths in the South West have been identified by analysis of fatalities over the last five years. Fire services in the region joined forces to compile the...
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Increase in number of recorded scarlet fever cases in Devon this year
There have been 35 cases of scarlet fever in Plymouth and Devon in the first six weeks of the year - a third of total seen in 2013 as a whole. Some parts of the country have seen a huge increase in...
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Dawlish drug user caught with heroin at probation office
A drug user has been jailed after he was found with heroin during a meeting with a probation officer. Damian Pearce was arrested by police during an investigation into drug dealing at Dawlish and found...
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Tesco under fire from Greenpeace and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for selling...
People in Exeter, Plymouth and Barnstaple have exposed local Tesco stores that are selling the controversial brand of tuna singled out for heavy criticism by Greenpeace and by Hugh...
View ArticleNo joke - Jethro joins UKIP
West Country comedian Jethro has announced he has joined the UK Independence Party as a member. Jethro,real name Geoffrey Rowe, said that had once stood as an anti-EU Independent but had never...
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Portillo outlines challenges facing UK at Francis Clark's Exeter finance seminar
Former cabinet minister Michael Portillo addressed more than 180 delegates at Francis Clark's annual Finance in the South West Conference held at Exeter Racecourse. The politician turned broadcaster...
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Michelmores Charity Run aiming for record-breaking 15th anniversary
The region's largest corporate charity run is calling for sponsors to boost its fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support. The Michelmores Charity Run, which is now in its 15th year, attracts more than...
View ArticleCrews called to fire involving horse box near Okehampton
Fire crews dealt with a horse box on fire near Okehampton this afternoon. The fire service and police were called to the A386, Sourton at 14:26 today. The Fire Service were called to a report of a...
View ArticlePlea to Alphington residents to have their say on new home plans
Alphington Village Hall will be packed with residents on Friday evening for the Alphington Village Forum annual meeting when its committee members will present the Draft Development Brief, recently...
View ArticleRoad works hit busy Stoke Hill roundabout and link roads
Large scale traffic hold-ups are expected with roadworks at the Stoke Hill roundabout until March 17. Closures will hit Prince Charles Road, Mount Pleasant Road, Old Tiverton Road and Union Road with...
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Man cleared of exposing himself to shocked women in Exeter city centre
A man with an apple-sized growth on his groin has been cleared of exposing himself to two shocked women in the centre of Exeter. Steven Hinde claimed he was the victim of mistaken identity and could...
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REVIEW: Bastille - Plymouth Pavilions
FRESH from leaving victorious at the recent Brit awards, Bastille achieved a new ambition this week, in particular drummer Chris 'Woody' Wood, by performing their first homecoming gig in Plymouth....
View ArticlePolice helicopter sent out to East Devon following reports of suspected rave
The police helicopter was heard out above East Devon this afternoon following reports of a potential rave in Silverton. Ground officers and the helicopter were called out to the Silverton and Killerton...
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The Gruffalo heads to Haldon Forest Park near Exeter to celebrate the 15th...
Families in Devon are invited into a deep dark wood near their home this year to celebrate The Gruffalo's 15th anniversary with characters from the world-famous picture books. From April, visitors can...
View ArticleExeter hotel offers an evening out with two players from Exeter Chiefs
A CITY hotel is offering sports fans the chance to bid for an evening out with two players from Exeter Chiefs. The Magdalen Chapter is running the silent auction in association with the rugby club to...
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Exmouth town councillors vote to press ahead with plans for "dual-purpose"...
EXMOUTH town councillors have voted to press ahead with plans for a "dual-purpose" bus shelter and covered events area for the Strand. It is understood that Devon County Council will now proceed with a...
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