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George Thorpe BBC News, South West BBC Politicians and business leaders in Devon and Cornwall have been left disappointed by the lack of funding in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcement The government has been accused of leaving Devon and Cornwall behind in terms of transport investment. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced £15.6bn of funding for transport projects...

A massive cliff protection scheme is likely to go ahead this year after a council agreed to bring forward investment. Seaton Hole on the south coast has suffered repeated major landslips that have left beach users and coastal homes in danger. East Devon District Council said 7,000 tonnes of rock must be delivered by sea...

Kirk England Environment and tourism correspondent, BBC South West BBC Jonathan Smith helps farmers and growers “measure, manage and reduce their carbon footprint” A South West farmer said many in the industry were “embracing the challenge” of working more sustainably. Jonathan Smith, who farms on the Isles of Scilly and works with other farmers and...

Anna Varle BBC South West health correspondent BBC Janet Sutton had skin cancer removed from her forehead in December 2024 A new campaign has been launched to reduce the increasing rates of skin cancer amongst outdoor workers in Devon and Cornwall. NHS figures for 2024/25 show there were 5,728 diagnoses of the condition across Devon,...

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