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Three Devon fishers have broken British records with their catch this summer.A Couch's sea bream caught near Dartmouth by Peter Kibel measured 59cm (23in), an Atlantic Bonito measuring 73cm (28in) was netted near Ilfracombe and a new sea "mini-species" of Steven's goby found off Plymouth Sound by Chris Scott, weighed 9.33g (0.02lbs), said The Angling Trust which ratified the records.David Kiddy caught the Atlantic Bonito and said blue fin tuna appearing off Devon's coasts may be bringing the…

BBCExperts say since the Covid-19 pandemic parents have been more cautious sending children to schoolAmid a flurry of headlines about rising flu cases this winter it is not surprising that some parents or carers might think twice before sending their child to school if they have a cough or a cold.NHS GP and broadcaster Dr Radha Modgil said since the Covid-19 pandemic parents have been more cautious around when to send their children into school."It can be really…

Forecasters have warned of flooding and travel delays with a weather warning issued for Cornwall and parts of Devon. The Met Office has put out a yellow warning for rain across Cornwall and in areas such as Plymouth and north Devon from 06:00 GMT until 23:59 on Monday. The warning said heavy rain was expected to cause delays and flooding in places. It said spray and floodings on roads would "probably make journey times longer and bus and…