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Three Devon areas in line for £20m of government funding each

Three areas in Devon are set to get £20m each over 10 years for improvements from a £5bn government scheme aimed at reviving high streets, parks and public spaces. Devonport and Mount Wise and St Budeaux, both in Plymouth, are…

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Firefighters tackling Exmouth house fire

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a house in a seaside town. The incident was reported at about 12:50 BST on Friday on Claredale Road in Exmouth, with six crews from Devon and Somerset Fire Service being sent to the…

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Tegan Finn: Plymouth Argyle youngster relishing senior opportunities

Growing up as an Argyle fan – his favourite player was Graham Carey – has given Finn a love for the club that is is matched by his talent. Former boss Wayne Rooney gave Finn his debut away at Leeds…

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Exeter City’s Ilmari Niskanen helps steer young people from crime

An Exeter City footballer hopes to use his own “positive and negative” experiences to encourage young people to stay in education and away from crime. Finnish midfielder Ilmari Niskanen, who was convicted of a drink driving offence in March, is…

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PE teacher from Plymouth wins gold at Pickleball championships

Caroline RobinsonSouth West Kirsty Gray Kirsty Gray (holding racket) won the gold medal in the senior ladies event A teacher who has only been playing pickleball for a year has won a gold medal in the senior ladies event at…

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Devon and Somerset fire service told to make improvements

BBC Staff have been urged to record faults and escalate them to senior leads Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has been told to make improvements when it comes to issues that may affect the time taken to get…

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Jack Mackenzie: Plymouth Argyle defender suffers further injury setback

Plymouth Argyle defender Jack Mackenzie will be out for a further four to six weeks after suffering from shin splints. The 25-year-old has yet to play for the Pilgrims since his summer move from Aberdeen after suffering tendonitis in his…

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Tonnes of rock to protect crumbling east Devon coastline

Miles DavisDevon political reporter Miles Davis/BBC Thousands of tonnes of rocks are being used to protect the coast at Seaton Hole Thousands of tonnes of rock are being delivered by sea to protect crumbling cliffs. About 6,500 tonnes of rock…

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New season a chance for Exeter Chiefs ‘reset’ – Rob Baxter

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter said the new Gallagher Prem season is a chance for his side to have a “reset” after last year’s poor campaign. The Chiefs finished second from bottom, winning just four matches, as they recorded the…

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Eight Devon fundraisers are finalists in BBC’s Make a Difference

BBC Oarsome Foursome raised £1,000 for YMCA Exeter Eight local fundraisers who embraced their own hobbies to raise nearly £100,000 for local organisations are finalists in BBC Radio Devon’s Make A Difference Awards. Kayaking the Exe, climbing Everest, swimming in…