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Devon and Cornwall church bells rung to mark centenary of ringing

BBC People are being invited to ring the bells to mark the anniversary A “ringing and singing” event is set to take place in five bell towers across Devon and Cornwall to mark a centenary of ringing. The Devon Association…

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Plan to protect surrounding park when Plymouth house is sold

Measures to preserve parkland surrounding a historic mansion which has been put for auction have been added to the conditions of sale. The Grade II listed Pounds House in Central Park was put up for sale by Plymouth City Council…

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Henry Slade: England centre aiming for place at 2027 World Cup

Slade’s comments come amid the attempt to establish the rebel league R360. The global franchise league has approached some of the world’s top players to try to recruit them for an inaugural competition they hope will begin next October. It…

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Exeter records sharp rise in homeless deaths, report says

PA Media The Museum of Homelessness recorded 21 deaths in Exeter during 2024 A nationwide campaign group has identified a sharp rise in the number of homeless people who died in Exeter last year. The Museum of Homelessness recorded 21…

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Johnly Yfeko: Exeter City defender ready to kick on after injury return

Yfeko signed a two year deal in the summer after triggering an option in his loan from Rangers. He has made just 17 appearances for City since first joining on loan and started just 12 league games. But manager Gary…

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Flames visible for miles from Dartmoor blaze

Fire crews were called to a large blaze on open moorland, with flames visible from miles away. The fire stretched about 490ft (150m) near the old shooting ranges at Rippon Tor on Dartmoor, said Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue…

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Cullompton motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Exeter

A motorcyclist in his 20s has died after a crash with a car in Exeter, police have confirmed. The rider, from Cullompton, collided with the car on Trusham Road, Marsh Barton, said the Devon and Cornwall force which was called…

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Both Paignton and Newquay Zoos for sale, owner confirms

Wild Planet Trust Golden lion tamarins are among the endangered species at the zoo Jonathan MorrisSouth West Newquay Zoo is on the market, its owner the charity Wild Planet Trust has confirmed, blaming financial difficulties. The announcement that the 13-acre…

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‘App is helping my son face his fear of the dark’, says Devon mum

BBC Gabi’s son uses an NHS approved game which is designed to tackle childhood anxiety A mum says her son is learning to cope with anxieties including a fear of the dark with the help of a new NHS app….

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Road reopens after serious A38 crash in Devon

The A38 near Plymouth has reopened following a serious car crash. Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to the crash near Plympton at about 15:00 BST. National Highways said the westbound carriageway was shut between the B3416 Plympton…