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New surgery facilities planned at Exeter hospital

New surgery facilities planned at Exeter hospital

A new day surgery centre for children and adults is planned in an expansion of a city centre hospital.New operating theatres and recovery areas could be built at the site in the Heavitree area of Exeter, which is part of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E).A planning application has been made for the site with buildings which will overlook the neighbouring Waitrose store.The RD&E said it had secured a £20m commitment from NHS England to create a…

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Search for two men missing after Christmas Day swim called off

Search for two men missing after Christmas Day swim called off

BBCTwo men remain missing after a Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton, DevonA coastguard search operation for two men who went missing in the sea during a Christmas Day swim has been called off.Emergency services were called to Budleigh Salterton, in Devon, shortly after 10:25 GMT on Thursday.While some people were brought back to shore, two men in their 40s and 60s could not be located. The coastguard stopped searching the water at 17:00, but police said on-shore…

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Christmas recycling tips issued for Devon and Cornwall households

Christmas recycling tips issued for Devon and Cornwall households

Bradley GerrardLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceJason Gillman/PixabayCouncil bosses said a lot of wrapping paper can be recycledPeople have been urged to take the right approach when it comes to getting rid of waste and recycling after Christmas.Advice has been issued by Devon County Council and Cornwall Council about what households should do with items such as cards, batteries, wrapping paper and Christmas trees.Council bosses have said people should make sure items destined for the bin can be recycled or…

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Endangered curlew numbers boosted on Dartmoor

Endangered curlew numbers boosted on Dartmoor

Breeding numbers of a bird species which was "close to disappearing" in part of Devon have recovered, organisers of a project have said.The Duchy of Cornwall said the Dartmoor Curlew Recovery Programme had been running for five years at the national park in an attempt to boost curlew numbers.The project aimed to increase the population of the bird, which has been classed as endangered by the RSPB and had one or two breeding pairs on Dartmoor for more…

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Two men still missing after Budleigh Salterton Christmas swim

Two men still missing after Budleigh Salterton Christmas swim

Archie Farmer,DevonandJanine Jansen,Budleigh SaltertonVideo shows sea conditions on Devon coastTwo men are believed to be missing off the Devon coast after reports of swimmers in difficulty, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water, prompting a significant emergency response which was called off at 17:00.A number of people were safely brought back to shore and were checked either by paramedics…

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Two men believed missing after Budleigh Salterton swimmers search

Two men are believed to be missing off the Devon coast after reports of swimmers in difficulty, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water, prompting a significant emergency response.A number of people were safely brought back to shore and were checked either by paramedics at the scene or taken to hospital as a precaution, the force confirmed.It said the…

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Swimmers rescued amid emergency response in Budleigh Salterton

Swimmers rescued amid emergency response in Budleigh Salterton

A significant emergency service response has begun after reports of a number of people getting into difficulty in the water off the Devon coast.Police were called at 10:25 GMT to the beach at Budleigh Salterton after concern was raised for people in the water.A number of people have been safely brought back to shore and will be checked by paramedics, Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed.The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said Exmouth and Beer Coastguard Rescue teams, RNLI…

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 14-year-old boy sustained multiple stab wounds, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called at about 18:50 GMT to the Notte Street and Athenaeum Street area, in Plymouth, on Monday.The force said the boy was taken to hospital, where he remained, and his injuries were not considered life-threatening.Police said a 22-year-old man remained in police custody.Police said: "Detectives continue to progress inquiries and there…

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Some South West festive swims cancelled due to wind warning

Some South West festive swims cancelled due to wind warning

Organisers of some Christmas and Boxing Day swims in Devon and Cornwall have postponed or cancelled events due to a yellow weather warning for wind.The Met Office warning is in place for the South West from 04:00 until 23:59 GMT on Christmas Day, with gusts of up to 65mph forecast. There is also a yellow cold-health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UHSA).Organisers of the annual Coverack swim, in Cornwall, said its Christmas Day swim had…

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Man has life-threatening injuries after crash near Chumleigh

Man has life-threatening injuries after crash near Chumleigh

A man has life-threatening injuries after a crash, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to the single vehicle crash on Hill Head Hill, near Chumleigh, Devon, at about 00:15 GMT on Wednesday. The crash involved a black Jeep Cherokee, officers said."As a result of the collision the 41-year-old male driver of the Jeep who was from the Lapford area sustained serious life-threatening injuries and was conveyed to hospital by the ambulance service," the…

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‘Chance of snow’ on Christmas Day and cold-health alert issued

There could be snowfall in the south-west of England on Christmas Day, forecasters say.Even though a white Christmas has not been predicted on 25 December, there's "a very small chance" of snow falling on Dartmoor as afternoon rain showers push into parts of Devon and Cornwall, the Met Office said.Devon and Cornwall are expected to see a low of -1C (30F) and a high of 5C (41F) on Thursday with easterly winds causing big waves for swimmers and…

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