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'Hundreds' fall ill in Brixham as investigated launched
A suspected outbreak of cryptosporidium in Brixham is being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency, with one resident left bed-bound for eight days with the 'worst illness' they have ever experienced
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Live: Fears as girl, 13, disappears in Devon
Missing People
Officers are concerned for 13-year-old Emily Heathman who has been reported missing
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Investigation launched after fatal heroin batch sparks major health concerns
North Devon
The substance, believed to have caused two deaths in North Devon, is being tested to find out what led to such a severe and tragic outcome
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Second death after 'bad batch' of heroin sparked medical emergency in North Devon
Barnstaple
A total of 10 people, including the latest deceased, have now been admitted to hospital for treatment. Two remain there
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Four arrests and one dead in Devon as police continue 'bad batch' heroin probe
Barnstaple
A total of eight people have been treated in hospital and a ninth has died
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Car smells you should 'never ignore' from rotten eggs to burning
Motoring
Experts have looked at the seven most-Googled smells and explained what they mean
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Home experts say £1 item 'particularly effective at stopping mould'
UK & World News
Baking soda has various properties that make it useful in combating mould
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UK cities where it is cheaper to live in a van than it is to pay rent
Cost Of Living
There are twenty cities across the UK where is it cheaper to live out of a van than it is to pay rent
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DVSA gives 'important' reminder to drivers over little-known Highway Code rule
Motoring
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is reminding drivers of an "important" part of the Highway Code to keep in mind as the UK prepares for warmer weather
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ITV News presenter 'receiving medical care' after becoming 'unwell' live on air
Celebs & TV
Viewers became concerned when ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar appeared to struggle with some words as he read the news
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Man dies and nine in hospital due to 'bad batch' of heroin
Devon and Cornwall Police
Police have declared a major incident following news the batch was making people 'very ill'
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Exeter residents could save £2,000 by signing up for this car-sharing club
Fuel Prices
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Gardener shares three 'effective' ways to stop cats pooing in your garden and digging up plants
What's On News
Cats can be annoying once they begin to use your garden as their litterbox but there are cheap ways to put them off
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Baby girl in critical condition after dog attack in South West
Dogs
The child, who is under two, was bitten inside her home in Cheltenham on Sunday, April 14. The pet dog is described as a large breed and has been seized by police
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Tragic Exmouth beach death of 24-year-old man
Exmouth
He was spotted in the sea by a dog walker
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Beloved mum and dad die of brain tumours just weeks apart
Cullompton
A 13-year-old girl lost both her parents within the space of a few months
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Exeter community hall faces bulldozer
Exeter
A new building will be constructed in its place
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A-road clears near Yealmpton after multi-vehicle crash
Devon News
The crash has left the A379 blocked in both directions
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U2 star to give BBC Gardener's World fans tour of his garden
Gardening
U2 bassist Adam Clayton will be giving fans a tour of his garden on this week's episode of BBC's Gardener's World
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Exact date scorching heatwave will hit after April chill
UK & World News
The UK is set to see temperatures surpass 20C soon
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Live: Major incident declared after people left 'very ill' from 'bad batch' of heroin
North Devon
Police officers have said the situation is "incredibly serious"
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Tributes paid to incredible Devon woman as man charged with her murder at luxury hotel
Axminster
James Cartwright has appeared in court charged with the murder of 54-year-old Samantha Mickleburgh
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Young man fights for life following serious crash
Sidmouth
The cyclist was airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries
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Torbay councillor's sudden death will trigger by-election
Politics
“He was a natural in his role from his very first day in the job”
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Extraordinary photos show true scale of 'last of its kind' Devon car meet
People
Thousands of petrolheads gathered and filled a retail park's car park
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Shoppers race to buy £99 rattan egg chair worth £227 that's cheaper than Dunelm and B&Q
Shopping
The 'stylish' grey rattan hanging egg chair usually costs £227 but you can get it for under £100 at Wowcher
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Missing man found safe and well in Devon
Missing People
Paul Robin was reported missing from Bournemouth but is believed to have travelled to Exmouth and Torquay
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Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis's wife Samantha has died, aged 53
Celebs & TV
The Star Wars and Tenable star said: 'I miss her hugs'
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Fresh moves to restore Devon rail link
Bideford
Torridge councillors and local MPs have united to champion the revival of the Bideford-Barnstaple rail link
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Monty Don warns gardeners against spring lawn temptation
Gardening
Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has issued a warning to gardeners ahead of warmer weather
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Extra £10M set to repair 'huge amount of damage' on Devon's roads
Devon County Council
It's to address the issues caused by the 'extremely wet weather over the past year'
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Amazon cordless vacuum cleaner under £140 with 'battery that lasts forever'
Amazon
With powerful suction, tangle-free brush and built-in green light at a lower price - it's very tempting
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Main Devon A-road closed both ways following serious crash
Traffic & Travel
Emergency services are at the scene
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Devon man charged with murder of woman at luxury hotel
Axminster
Surrey Police previously said the victim and suspect were known to each other
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Devon funeral notices: Tributes paid to man, 53, who died unexpectedly
Funeral Notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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New Devon homes in 'posh postcode' territory met with fury
Letters
New plans have been submitted forming the third phase of a new housing estate near the M5
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Beloved Devon pub rejuvenated to the tune of almost £100,000
Paignton
The pub is hundreds of years old and needed a new rooftop blanket to keep the rain out - step forward a master thatcher
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Devon seafront road fiasco ends with no apology
Letters
Why is the council so keen to very publicly fall on its sword this time when far more important decisions are made that waste public finances or are taken seemingly on a whim?
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Devon tip set for major £3.7million overhaul
North Devon District Council
Huge works are on the cards in North Devon
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Exeter homeless man sets up van 'garden' as protest
Exeter
Matt Howard, 35, is living in a campervan in a residents' car parking area in Exeter
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Exeter fire: Arson suspected in building blaze with area sealed off
Exeter
A fire broke out at a closed waste factory in Exeter during the early hours of Friday morning, which saw the area cordoned off by police
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Family vow to keep searching for Plymouth man who mysteriously vanished near Cornwall coast path
Devon News
Daniel Mizzi has been missing since December and his family don’t know what has happened to him
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Street violence among 19 cases heard at Devon courts
Courts
Cases heard at Exeter, Newton Abbot, and Barnstaple magistrates' courts
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Fears for future of prized beach in famous Devon town
Brixham
Plans for a brand new hotel have sparked outrage
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Devon dad hit by 'ludicrous ban' as income plummets
In the News
Fishermen are reeling over newly imposed pollack restrictions
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Traffic & Travel
Newton Abbot
Woman accused of crashing car into passenger after he got out
A man was found lying injured on a grass verge after a collision with a Renault Clio. A woman in her 20s has been arrested.
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Live-event
Live: Ilfracombe A3123 road blocked by rush hour crash
Ilfracombe
Drivers are queuing on the A3123 near Ilfracombe after a collision today (May 14)
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Teenage cyclist injured in Barnstaple hit-and-run
Barnstaple
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car left the scene after crashing into a cyclist
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A38 lane closed after crash near Exeter Racecourse
Traffic & Travel
There was slow traffic heading eastbound this morning, Tuesday, May 14.
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A30 near Exeter blocked by rush hour crash with debris in road
Traffic & Travel
There was slow traffic after the crash this morning (May 14)
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Crime
Exeter
Pensioner arrested as four-and-a-half kilos of cocaine are seized near Exeter
The large quantity of cocaine is believed to be worth around £300,000, say police.
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Devon man jailed for attempted rape and sexual assault
Newton Abbot
Graham Ford has continually denied responsibility for his actions but is now behind bars
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Dawlish mum stabbed to death and mutilated by schizophrenic son
Dawlish
Bradley Huggins pleaded guilty to manslaughter of 53-year-old Hazel Huggins
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Nine Devon criminals struck with memory failure at crucial moment
Courts
The defendants were convicted despite their apparent inability to recall their crimes
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Devon court cases include car crash pensioner and pub vandal
Courts
The 23 cases were heard at magistrates' courts in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple
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Exeter
Exeter
Major Exeter road shut after person trapped on scaffolding
Alphington Road was closed for a time while fire crews rescued a casualty who had become trapped on scaffolding
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Pensioner arrested as four-and-a-half kilos of cocaine are seized near Exeter
Exeter
The large quantity of cocaine is believed to be worth around £300,000, say police.
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Friends Yomp for Natalie in tribute march to fill the funding gap for Hospiscare
Exeter
Simon and five friends will take on a Yomp – Royal Marines slang for a long-distance march carrying full kit
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Teenage cyclist injured in Barnstaple hit-and-run
Barnstaple
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car left the scene after crashing into a cyclist
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A38 lane closed after crash near Exeter Racecourse
Traffic & Travel
There was slow traffic heading eastbound this morning, Tuesday, May 14.
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Plymouth
Torquay United FC
Torquay United appoint Paul Wotton as new Gulls manager
Paul Wotton joins Torquay from Truro City where he enjoyed five successful seasons, including winning promotion to the National League South in 2022
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Devon mum sues paramedics for £200k after having fingers amputated
NHS
She contracted sepsis after being bitten by the family dog
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Dawlish mum stabbed to death and mutilated by schizophrenic son
Dawlish
Bradley Huggins pleaded guilty to manslaughter of 53-year-old Hazel Huggins
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Bideford woman dies after being rescued from water
Ministry of Defence
A large-scale emergency response rushed to the Devon waterfront after a woman was reported to be in the water
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Devon man gobsmacked by Omaze £3.5m mansion jackpot
Dream Homes
His new neighbours could include Premiership football stars
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Torquay
Torquay United FC
Torquay United appoint Paul Wotton as new Gulls manager
Paul Wotton joins Torquay from Truro City where he enjoyed five successful seasons, including winning promotion to the National League South in 2022
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Playful dolphins race Devon paddleboarder back to shore
Brixham
The creatures were captured on video off Berry Head near Brixham
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Tributes to football fanatic who ghost-wrote Bobby Moore's column
Torquay
Hugh Southon, who set up renowned West Ham United fan website Claret & Hugh, has passed away at his home in Torquay
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Police dog hunts down machete-wielding man in Torquay
Torquay
The weapon was found in an alleyway in Torquay
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Devon chef appearing on Channel 4's 'Come Dine With Me: The Professionals'
Come Dine With Me
Rehan Uddin has run popular Asian restaurant, Indi-Yang, since 2022, with the restaurant crowned the Best Asian Fusion Restaurant in the 2024 Bar and Restaurant Awards
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Barnstaple
North Devon
1,000 Devon woman in 80s gear for major event - pictures
Over a thousand women took a step back in time to the 80s, lighting up the Tarka Trail in neon for North Devon Hospice’s Nightwalk, raising funds and spirits in a night of nostalgia and community support
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Teenage cyclist injured in Barnstaple hit-and-run
Barnstaple
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car left the scene after crashing into a cyclist
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Final phase of Devon roundabout closures as 'frustrating' roadworks continue
Barnstaple
Locals have criticised the disruption
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Devon funeral notices: Heartbroken family pays tribute to much-loved Exeter man
Funeral Notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Barnstaple Town looking for new manager after failing to get promoted
Barnstaple
following the exit of Ben Watson after the team’s failure to win promotion from the Western League to the Southern League.
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UK & World News
UK & World News
UK risks missing small business green growth opportunity
Four in five business owners want to improve their sustainability, according to a major new study from Small Business Britain and BT, with almost one in four small businesses viewing ‘going green’ as a growth opportunity
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Rules on state pension when your partner dies - can you inherit payments
UK & World News
The DWP rules are not straightforward, depending on a number of factors, but you could be entitled to a number of payments
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Woman loses 11stone after being embarrassed on plane
UK & World News
Sarah, 35, says it is the best money she has ever spent
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Martin Lewis has urgent warning for anyone with a pension
UK & World News
The money-saving expert has urged people to take action to avoid a potential financial mishap
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Couple's seaside second home under threat by 'punishing' tax rules
Housing
Fiona Wilson, 66, and her husband David, 68, bought their second home in Whitby, North Yorkshire, 14 years ago as a rental opportunity - but now face a 'punishing' tax bill
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'Hundreds' fall ill in Brixham as investigation launched
A suspected outbreak of cryptosporidium in Brixham is being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency, with one resident left bed-bound for eight days with the 'worst illness' they have ever experienced
Cryptosporidium symptoms and how to treat it
Health
Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause many unpleasant symptoms when humans become infected
Devon mum sues paramedics for £200k after having fingers amputated
NHS
She contracted sepsis after being bitten by the family dog
Thousands of Covid cases as fresh wave being driven by FLiRT variants
Health
It is feared new strains have already become dominant after a surge in the number of people testing positive and being hospitalised
Woman accused of crashing car into passenger after he got out
Newton Abbot
A man was found lying injured on a grass verge after a collision with a Renault Clio. A woman in her 20s has been arrested.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
LIVE: Axminster commercial unit fire sparks road closure
The blaze broke out at earlier this afternoon (May 14) in a commercial kitchen storage unit
Major Exeter road shut after person trapped on scaffolding
Exeter
Alphington Road was closed for a time while fire crews rescued a casualty who had become trapped on scaffolding
Pensioner arrested as four-and-a-half kilos of cocaine are seized near Exeter
Exeter
The large quantity of cocaine is believed to be worth around £300,000, say police.
Woman accused of crashing car into passenger after he got out
Newton Abbot
A man was found lying injured on a grass verge after a collision with a Renault Clio. A woman in her 20s has been arrested.
Live: Ilfracombe A3123 road blocked by rush hour crash
Ilfracombe
Drivers are queuing on the A3123 near Ilfracombe after a collision today (May 14)
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Brixham
'Hundreds' fall ill in Brixham as investigation launched
A suspected outbreak of cryptosporidium in Brixham is being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency, with one resident left bed-bound for eight days with the 'worst illness' they have ever experienced
Cryptosporidium symptoms and how to treat it
Health
Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause many unpleasant symptoms when humans become infected
Devon mum sues paramedics for £200k after having fingers amputated
NHS
She contracted sepsis after being bitten by the family dog
Thousands of Covid cases as fresh wave being driven by FLiRT variants
Health
It is feared new strains have already become dominant after a surge in the number of people testing positive and being hospitalised
Woman accused of crashing car into passenger after he got out
Newton Abbot
A man was found lying injured on a grass verge after a collision with a Renault Clio. A woman in her 20s has been arrested.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
LIVE: Axminster commercial unit fire sparks road closure
The blaze broke out at earlier this afternoon (May 14) in a commercial kitchen storage unit
Major Exeter road shut after person trapped on scaffolding
Exeter
Alphington Road was closed for a time while fire crews rescued a casualty who had become trapped on scaffolding
Pensioner arrested as four-and-a-half kilos of cocaine are seized near Exeter
Exeter
The large quantity of cocaine is believed to be worth around £300,000, say police.
Woman accused of crashing car into passenger after he got out
Newton Abbot
A man was found lying injured on a grass verge after a collision with a Renault Clio. A woman in her 20s has been arrested.
Live: Ilfracombe A3123 road blocked by rush hour crash
Ilfracombe
Drivers are queuing on the A3123 near Ilfracombe after a collision today (May 14)