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Campaigners rally for Tavistock rail link
Tavistock
Locals and politicians are backing a campaign from Britain Remade to build five miles of track between the town and Bere Alston
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Oil supplier offers warm welcome as committee visits local village
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Mitchell & Webber extended the invitation to showcase the benefits of renewable fossil fuels
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Discover Exeter Racecourse: where tradition meets versatility
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Exeter’s new dream homes: 7 reasons to buy one of these award-winning properties
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How your garden can be the first line of defence against flooding
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Flood Re, along with experts Dr Ed Barsley and Naomi Slade, share four ways to protect your home from flooding and water damage
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NHS reminds expectant mothers of importance of whooping cough vaccination
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The highly contagious bacterial infection can have potentially severe consequences, particularly for newborns
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Barnstaple fish and chip shop celebrates reopening with an 'absolutely stunning' new look
Barnstaple
The Silver Cod was forced to close more than two years ago due to fire damage
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South west’s largest garden centre to hold huge celebration event for milestone 15th anniversary
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The Garden Park at Trago Newton Abbot is hosting an exciting day of celebrations on May 4
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Behind the scenes at the region's high-tech water treatment works
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Mayflower Water Treatment Works processes 90 million litres of water each day - equivalent to 36 Olympic-sized swimming pools
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Sip into summer with great value wines at the SPAR Wine Festival
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The festival features delicious wines across multiple price brackets, great value deals and amazing giveaways
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Government urged to go at full steam on Tavistock rail plan
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The new hourly Tavistock to Plymouth service will link the town with the rest of the south west
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Bluetti unveils new EP760 high-power home energy storage solution
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The versatile system is ideal for households looking to manage their energy supply - and you can get £500 off by using the special code BLUETTIEP760
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Help your community by joining Citizens Advice in Devon
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Your volunteering could make a difference to people's lives
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£30m research centre will help tackle global environmental issues
Environment
The Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) is a first-of-its-kind partnership between South West Water, the University of Exeter and Research England
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Home truths: Incredible facts about Exeter's 'Zero Bills' homes
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In the middle of a cost-of-living crisis and a climate crisis, why settle for a home that costs the earth to run?
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Working alongside our customers to protect our beautiful region
Environment
'Our customers are passionate that we invest in ensuring we have secure, resilient water supplies'
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Petroc unveils exciting new University Centre for Northern Devon
Education
'Our aspiration is for everyone living and working across Torridge, North and Mid Devon to experience the positive benefit of having a University Centre on their doorstep'
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Managing water resources in the face of our unpredictable weather
Environment
'The new climate reality will continue to present challenges to us as a business, which we are meeting head-on'
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Overcome school worries: Expert tips to support your child and help keep them in class
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School-related anxiety is totally normal, but help is at hand to gently help your child back into the classroom with confidence
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Pharmacy services expanded across England to improve access for patients
NHS
Pharmacy First will enable community pharmacists to supply patients prescription-only medicines without the need for them to see a GP
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Voneus brings better broadband to rural Devon and Cornwall
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Voneus is expanding its full fibre network across the south west to provide local communities with faster and more reliable broadband
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30 awesome hot air balloons to take flight from Exeter
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The Devonshire Balloon Festival will take place at Exeter Racecourse
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The Ultimate Guide To The 10 Best Beaches In Devon
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Prepare to uncover a trove of breathtaking seaside gems as we delve into this guide to 10 Devon beaches that defy expectations, igniting your wanderlust for the South West
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We commit to investment and improvement, says South West Water boss
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'We can only rebuild trust by having one conversation at a time, and that’s on us'
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Campaigners rally for Tavistock rail link
Locals and politicians are backing a campaign from Britain Remade to build five miles of track between the town and Bere Alston
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Campaigners rally for Tavistock rail link
Locals and politicians are backing a campaign from Britain Remade to build five miles of track between the town and Bere Alston
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Discover Exeter Racecourse: where tradition meets versatility
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Beyond the racetrack, it can cater for intimate business gatherings to expansive exhibitions and more
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Exeter’s new dream homes: 7 reasons to buy one of these award-winning properties
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For sale now, these homes offer style, sustainability and incredible value
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NHS reminds expectant mothers of importance of whooping cough vaccination
Health
The highly contagious bacterial infection can have potentially severe consequences, particularly for newborns
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Barnstaple fish and chip shop celebrates reopening with an 'absolutely stunning' new look
Barnstaple
The Silver Cod was forced to close more than two years ago due to fire damage
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Devon baby dies of 'unsurvivable' disease
Rowan's parents were told he had an incurable disease just hours after he was born
Legal battle looms over Devon town centre's controversial transformation
Newton Abbot
Lawyers have been called in
Massive Devon hotel going ahead despite company going bust
Plymouth City Council
Plans are due to be submitted this summer
Police warning as parked car blocks road in South Hams
Ivybridge
'This could prove a costly day out for the owner of the vehicle'
180 'high demand' homes to be built in Exeter
Devon County Council
Many of the properties will be 'affordable' and offered on the Shared Ownership scheme
Exeter City FC
Exeter City have strong core of players even before transfer window opens
"The more players we can get in the group that understand how we play is really important for how we progress as a football club.”
Legal battle looms over Devon town centre's controversial transformation
Newton Abbot
Lawyers have been called in
Massive Devon hotel going ahead despite company going bust
Plymouth City Council
Plans are due to be submitted this summer
Final phase of Devon roundabout closures as 'frustrating' roadworks continue
Barnstaple
Locals have criticised the disruption
180 'high demand' homes to be built in Exeter
Devon County Council
Many of the properties will be 'affordable' and offered on the Shared Ownership scheme