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[]General view of Torquay shopping street [General view of Torquay shopping street]Reality behind Devons rising benefits bill laid bare in new map
A major factor behind the rise is the soaring number of people claiming PIP for disabling psychiatric disorders
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Photos show dramatic fire on A303 involving lorry carrying hay
Fires
The road was closed overnight
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Biker in hospital after serious crash near Devon border
Traffic & Travel
The A35 is currently shut in both directions
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Worrying rise in sex offences being reported at schools in Devon and Cornwall
Devon News
Police say the rise may be due to increased reporting and agencies working more closely together
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Lidl breaks ground on new Devon store set to open next spring
North Devon
It will open with 40 new jobs in 2027
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Fifty acres of grassland destroyed as Exeter park fire causes 'extensive' damage
ExeterThat's equivalent to around 28 football pitches
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12 stations send crews to tackle huge South Hams house fire
Fires
Firefighters are still at the scene
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Fierce message to new PM Andy Burnham over Devon carve-up
South Devon
'Andy Burnham thinks devolution should come from the ground up, not be imposed from above. This plan makes a mockery of his belief'
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Update after huge Cornwood house fire sees three in hospital
Devon News
The domestic property and agricultural buildings have sustained damage
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Exeter City Council eyes 1 sale of Marsh Barton business hub
Exeter
It offers a 'no frills' helping hand to local firms
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Multi-vehicle crash blocks busy Exeter road - live updates
Traffic & Travel
Expect delays
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7 simple summer breakfast recipes for seven days of freshness
Recipes
mirror.co.uk
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Search for missing woman escalates after new sighting
Torquay
Police have launched a 999 appeal to the public
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Fish and chip price warning as Devon fishermen lament fuel crisis
Brixham
'There's nothing we can do to save fuel other than not go out'
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'I'm not a bad man' said creep who assaulted teen at Exeter Central
Exeter
Pathetic Toby Fairclough gave the woman an unwanted kiss
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Teignmouth fire station couldnt respond to library blaze despite being just over the road
Teignmouth
The station has now called to the public for help
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Torbay could follow the Isle of Wight model
Torbay
Reorganisation fate will be known by 'drop-dead date' in July
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44,000 Devon homes risk being "left behind" in digital divide
Politics
Devon's broadband SOS is being sounded
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People could be left behind by threatened TV switch-off
Tech
A Devon council has pledged to lobby government on the issue
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Person taken to hospital after Cranbrook train station incident
East Devon
Emergency services were called
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Historic Paignton monastery is finally sold for 1
Paignton
'Now the hard work begins'
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Devon council considers safety alarms after Ann Widdecombe death
Crime
Renewed push for ways to make local politicians feel safer has emerged
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Driver wins Exeter parking ticket battle over hidden sign
Exeter
Council now faces pressure to review past fines
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Chagford pubs and cafes forced to close after water dries up
Dartmoor
It has affected turnover for two days
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South West Water issues boil water notice on Dartmoor - live updates
South West Water
Around 900 properties are affected
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New taxi fare increase to stop drivers going out of business
Ilfracombe
Taxi drivers asked for more after initial proposal
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Car engulfed by fire in dramatic scenes on A38
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
It was completely destroyed
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Devon fire as black smoke towers into the sky
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
Dramatic scenes this afternoon
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'Suicide disease' survivor now aims to be Devon's strongest woman
Okehampton
"It felt like an electric fence was being pressed against my face
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Disappointment as Exeter traffic scheme meeting called off
Exeter
'It's a reflection of how little progressive and positive change has been achieved'
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'Things are actually getting better'
Politics
"The doomsters say the world is going to hell in a handcart and everything was better in their day". But the fact is, that's just not true"
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Armed police descend on South West holiday park after knife attack reported
Crime
A woman was taken to hospital as a manhunt spread
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M5 traffic held after van bursts into flames
M5
Drivers should expect delays in the area
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Bottled water station opens after water cut off across Dartmoor
South West Water
The water station is set to reopen this morning
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A30 blocked after three-vehicle crash at Okehampton bypass
Devon News
Drivers should expect delays in the area
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38 rare archive photos of Exeter's lost Pyramids leisure centre
Exeter
It provided fun, fitness and fond memories for generations of Devon families
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'Friendly and loving' man dies after being found on park bench
Devon News
His mum has made tribute to "my darling boy"
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Key Exeter routes closing for weeks of gas works
Devon County Council
Traffic and parking will be suspended
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Funeral notices: Much loved mum and great grandma passes away
Funeral Notices
A wave of tributes have been left in the latest funeral notices
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Meet the new High Sheriff of Devon - he has a different view on justice
Crime
Prison doesn't need to be the answer, says the entrepreneur-turned-High Sheriff of Devon
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Devon court latest: 18 men and women including jail for paedophile
Courts
A defendant was also warned about his plastic mac fetish
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Devon's new 'one-stop shop' health hubs explained
Health
Devon featured strongly in a national cash injection for specialist health centres that could mean easier access to care
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A3052 Devon road reopens after serious crash at Seaton
Traffic & Travel
It was shut both ways for several hours
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Richard Ashcroft names South West pub 'favourite in the world'
Pubs and bars
'Salute to the amazing landlady Sarah and her staff'
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Converted Devon railway station landmark is up for sale
property news
It has many character features
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Traffic & Travel

[]GreeceBritish tourist, 34, dies after 'getting into difficulty' swimming in ZanteA 34-year-old British tourist has died after reportedly getting into difficulty while swimming off the Greek island [National news]
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Biker in hospital after serious crash near Devon border
Traffic & Travel
The A35 is currently shut in both directions
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Avoid airport fees using easyJet's 'luggage rule' for group bookings
easyJet
The budget airline is popular with UK travellers booking holidays abroad
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A35 closed after 'serious' crash - updates
Traffic & Travel
Drivers are warned of major delays in the area
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A303 to stay closed overnight after lorry 'full of hay' bursts into flames - live updates
Traffic & Travel
Recovery work is ongoing
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Crime

[]CrimeNationwide phone alert accidentally busted illegal mobiles inside Devon jailsEmergency wildfire alert triggers ringing in cells as prison guards seize smuggled phones
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Murder arrests after man dies at Devon home on Christmas Day
Crime
Police said it was initially believed a fire had occurred at the home
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Devon courts: 21 criminals including stalkers, dope grower and cinema sweet snatcher
Courts
Jail time, bans and sex orders for Devon criminals
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Hunt for key witness after unexplained death in Exeter city centre
Exeter
Police want to find the man pictured
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Two teens arrested after attack in Cullompton
Cullompton
Police have urged members of the public not to share footage on social media
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Exeter

[]InquestsFarm tragedy as Devon woman dies after being trampled by cowOur thoughts are with those affected by Mrs Uglow's death
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Sex creep targeted woman in Exeter city centre
Exeter
Sleazy Zbigniew Sokalski committed a spree of offences in the Sidwell Street area
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Son of 'Britain's most evil mum' says he holds no resentment
Brixham
The Devon mum was jailed after pleading guilty to child cruelty
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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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Jake Doyle-Hayes targeting swift return for Exeter City back to League One
Exeter City FC
I suppose the aim is for the team to get up get up the league, get out of this league and finish as high as possible."
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Plymouth

[]WeatherMet Office names 18 Devon towns set for rain on WednesdayTuesday's downpours will continue into Wednesday as the wet week carries on
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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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Devon could take legal action over 2028 council plan
Devon County Council
Devon County Council will decide in September whether to mount a legal challenge
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Matt Taylor on Exeter City transfer wants and need for patience with young squad
Exeter City FC
"It's important our fans understand that they are giving absolutely everything"
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Met Office names 19 Devon towns and cities facing heavy rain on Tuesday
Weather
After balmy sunshine last week, the south west will get drenched for a few days
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Torquay

[]TorquayTorquay sex club told it can carry on swinging'It's a unique and safe place to socialise with like-minded individuals'
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'Hard to beat a team that doesn't try to win' - Jimmy Ball frustrated after Torquay United draw
Torquay United FC
"They have not come here to try and win a game of football tonight, and its hard."
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Seaside postcard blitz aiming to save 130 Torquay jobs
Torquay
PM Andy Burnham is receiving postcards - and they all say 'Wish You Were Here'
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Torquay United somehow can't score in Weston-super-Mare goalless draw
Torquay United FC
It was one-way traffic at Plainmoor - but ended in a 0-0 draw
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Four Torbay taxi drivers suspended
Torbay
One driver was slammed for showing 'a lack of professionalism'
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Barnstaple

[]Devon County Council150 taxi bills and no phone signal: Inside the crisis facing expectant mothers in Devon
15,000 sign petition as emergency staff shortages shut down local birthing services
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Met Office names 18 Devon towns set for rain on Wednesday
Weather
Tuesday's downpours will continue into Wednesday as the wet week carries on
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Met Office names 19 Devon towns and cities facing heavy rain on Tuesday
Weather
After balmy sunshine last week, the south west will get drenched for a few days
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Lidl breaks ground on new Braunton store set to open next spring
North Devon
It will open with 40 new jobs in 2027
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Barnstaple Foodbank's new town centre premises approved
Barnstaple
There is no better position, says council
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UK & World News

[]GreeceBritish tourist, 34, dies after 'getting into difficulty' swimming in ZanteA 34-year-old British tourist has died after reportedly getting into difficulty while swimming off the Greek island [National news]
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TV doctor calls for Government to tackle postcode lottery in life expectancy
UK & World News
Dr Amir Khan is supporting a campaign to improve health equality across the UK.
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Avoid airport fees using easyJet's 'luggage rule' for group bookings
easyJet
The budget airline is popular with UK travellers booking holidays abroad
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Avocados will last longer and won't turn brown with 'brush' hack
UK & World News
Never see an avocado go brown again thanks to these simple methods
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King Charles' 'rage' over Andrew's birthday invitation to Beckhams at the Palace
UK & World News
David and Victoria Beckham once found themselves at the centre of a royal row after a private birthday celebration for daughter Harper at Buckingham Palace reportedly left King Charles "seismic with rage".
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