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11:12, 19 AUG 2026
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Top NHS boss resigns in protest over maternity services closure
BBC
Dr Karen Davies said fragilities in the service have been known about for several years
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150 taxi bills and no phone signal: Inside the crisis facing expectant mothers in Devon
Devon County Council
15,000 sign petition as emergency staff shortages shut down local birthing services
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Coroner's warning after man dies at Torbay Hospital
Torbay
'Gap in cover puts patients at risk'
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Overlooked high blood pressure symptom affecting millions and how to ease it
High blood pressure
High blood pressure is often symptomless, but the NHS says headaches can sometimes occur, making it important to know when to seek advice
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Praise for incredible rescuers after woman breaks ankle on South Devon beach
Kingsbridge
It's been an already busy month for coastguard and RNLI rescuers
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How to keep spiders out as they will head into homes from Thursday
NHS
100 people were treated in hospital for UK spider bites last year
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South West Coast Path walker rescued after injury near Lyme Regis
Coastguard
Coastguard described the rescue as "challenging terrain"
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Homes will feel cooler with these three expert-backed changes
Weather
Keep your home cooler next summer with the Energy Saving Trust's recommendations
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NHS issues urgent heatwave advice for people across UK today
NHS
The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme Heat warning
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'Doctors said I had anxiety and sent me to therapy - I don't know if i'll make a full recovery'
Health
Abigail Louise was referred to therapy 'five or six' times after gaining weight, experiencing fatigue, and being sick
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Symptoms of 'creeping' condition that leaves 57,000 in hospital every year
NHS
Many people fail to spot the signs because they appear gradually and can be written off as a host of other circumstances
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RD&E braces for 25 per cent surge in births following sudden North Devon maternity closure
Devon County Council
North Devon District Hospital birthing services are temporarily suspended
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GP's 11am to 3pm warning for anyone taking sertraline this week
Health
It is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the country
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Andy Burnham rule to crack down on vape shops, bookies, barbers and nail bars
High street closures
The Prime Minister has announced new powers to stop the 'death of the High Street'
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New October rule means fewer face-to-face GP appointments
NHS
GPs have issued a warning as one in three cut the number of in-person consultations
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New advice for 80pc of pregnant women as rule to change in 2026
Health
The NHS says women should be taking action every day when they are trying to get pregnant
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"It tainted the end of my pregnancy": Mum-to-be faces 90-minute travel for birth after hospital closure
Barnstaple
Kelsi heard about the closure on Facebook
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NHS urgent appeal as woman says 'it's the hardest thing a family will ever face'
NHS
The NHS is launching a nationwide campaign
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'Massive public concern' as hospital pauses births due to staffing crisis
Health
NHS boss summoned to emergency meeting over the sudden North Devon maternity suspension
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NHS major update as people born after 2001 told to get jab in August
NHS
Massive catch-up campaign launched by health service and parents told '2 doses needed to be effective'
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People with type 2 diabetes and heart disease taking Mounjaro '33pc less likely to have heart attack'
Health
A new study has published its findings
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Heavy rain set to soak Devon on Tuesday afternoon - full list of 134 areas from Met Office
Weather
Weather maps show clouds will roll across the south-west for much of Tuesday
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NHS advice on cyclospora - full list of symptoms, treatment, and how to avoid it
Health
An 'explosive diarrhoea' warning was issued following an outbreak
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'Explosive diarrhoea' bug cases rise sharply as symptoms listed
Health
The cases have been linked to travel
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