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Investigation launched after fatal heroin batch sparks major health concerns
The substance, believed to have caused two deaths in North Devon, is being tested to find out what led to such a severe and tragic outcome
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Second death after 'bad batch' of heroin sparked medical emergency in North Devon
Barnstaple
A total of 10 people, including the latest deceased, have now been admitted to hospital for treatment. Two remain there
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Four arrests and one dead in Devon as police continue 'bad batch' heroin probe
Barnstaple
A total of eight people have been treated in hospital and a ninth has died
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Car smells you should 'never ignore' from rotten eggs to burning
Motoring
Experts have looked at the seven most-Googled smells and explained what they mean
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Home experts say £1 item 'particularly effective at stopping mould'
UK & World News
Baking soda has various properties that make it useful in combating mould
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DVSA gives 'important' reminder to drivers over little-known Highway Code rule
Motoring
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is reminding drivers of an "important" part of the Highway Code to keep in mind as the UK prepares for warmer weather
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ITV News presenter 'receiving medical care' after becoming 'unwell' live on air
Celebs & TV
Viewers became concerned when ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar appeared to struggle with some words as he read the news
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Man dies and nine in hospital due to 'bad batch' of heroin
Devon and Cornwall Police
Police have declared a major incident following news the batch was making people 'very ill'
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Exact date scorching heatwave will hit after April chill
UK & World News
The UK is set to see temperatures surpass 20C soon
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Live: Major incident declared after people left 'very ill' from 'bad batch' of heroin
North Devon
Police officers have said the situation is "incredibly serious"
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Tributes paid to incredible Devon woman as man charged with her murder at luxury hotel
Axminster
James Cartwright has appeared in court charged with the murder of 54-year-old Samantha Mickleburgh
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Exeter residents could save £2,000 by signing up for this car-sharing club
Fuel Prices
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Gardener shares three 'effective' ways to stop cats pooing in your garden and digging up plants
What's On News
Cats can be annoying once they begin to use your garden as their litterbox but there are cheap ways to put them off
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Baby girl in critical condition after dog attack in South West
Dogs
The child, who is under two, was bitten inside her home in Cheltenham on Sunday, April 14. The pet dog is described as a large breed and has been seized by police
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Tragic Exmouth beach death of 24-year-old man
Exmouth
He was spotted in the sea by a dog walker
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Beloved mum and dad die of brain tumours just weeks apart
Cullompton
A 13-year-old girl lost both her parents within the space of a few months
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Exeter community hall faces bulldozer
Exeter
A new building will be constructed in its place
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A-road clears near Yealmpton after multi-vehicle crash
Devon News
The crash has left the A379 blocked in both directions
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U2 star to give BBC Gardener's World fans tour of his garden
Gardening
U2 bassist Adam Clayton will be giving fans a tour of his garden on this week's episode of BBC's Gardener's World
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Young man fights for life following serious crash
Sidmouth
The cyclist was airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries
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Torbay councillor's sudden death will trigger by-election
Politics
“He was a natural in his role from his very first day in the job”
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Extraordinary photos show true scale of 'last of its kind' Devon car meet
People
Thousands of petrolheads gathered and filled a retail park's car park
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Main Devon A-road closed both ways following serious crash
Traffic & Travel
Emergency services are at the scene
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Devon man charged with murder of woman at luxury hotel
Axminster
Surrey Police previously said the victim and suspect were known to each other
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Devon funeral notices: Tributes paid to man, 53, who died unexpectedly
Funeral Notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Shoppers race to buy £99 rattan egg chair worth £227 that's cheaper than Dunelm and B&Q
Shopping
The 'stylish' grey rattan hanging egg chair usually costs £227 but you can get it for under £100 at Wowcher
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Missing man found safe and well in Devon
Missing People
Paul Robin was reported missing from Bournemouth but is believed to have travelled to Exmouth and Torquay
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Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis's wife Samantha has died, aged 53
Celebs & TV
The Star Wars and Tenable star said: 'I miss her hugs'
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Fresh moves to restore Devon rail link
Bideford
Torridge councillors and local MPs have united to champion the revival of the Bideford-Barnstaple rail link
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Monty Don warns gardeners against spring lawn temptation
Gardening
Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has issued a warning to gardeners ahead of warmer weather
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Extra £10M set to repair 'huge amount of damage' on Devon's roads
Devon County Council
It's to address the issues caused by the 'extremely wet weather over the past year'
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Amazon cordless vacuum cleaner under £140 with 'battery that lasts forever'
Amazon
With powerful suction, tangle-free brush and built-in green light at a lower price - it's very tempting
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New Devon homes in 'posh postcode' territory met with fury
Letters
New plans have been submitted forming the third phase of a new housing estate near the M5
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Beloved Devon pub rejuvenated to the tune of almost £100,000
Paignton
The pub is hundreds of years old and needed a new rooftop blanket to keep the rain out - step forward a master thatcher
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Devon seafront road fiasco ends with no apology
Letters
Why is the council so keen to very publicly fall on its sword this time when far more important decisions are made that waste public finances or are taken seemingly on a whim?
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Legendary Torquay bar still a mega success like no other after 20 years
Torquay
Owner Dominic Kirkup has chalked up more than 20 years at the iconic bar, hotel and function venue on Torquay seafront
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Devon dad describes shock after baby girl's cancer diagnosis
Tiverton
Charlie Saunders, a father inspired by his daughter’s brave fight against cancer, is taking on the London Marathon to give back to a charity that stood by them in their darkest hours
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First-ever Exeter Street Food Festival announced
Exeter
Families are welcome and kids go free
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Devon tip set for major £3.7million overhaul
North Devon District Council
Huge works are on the cards in North Devon
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Exeter homeless man sets up van 'garden' as protest
Exeter
Matt Howard, 35, is living in a campervan in a residents' car parking area in Exeter
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Exeter fire: Arson suspected in building blaze with area sealed off
Exeter
A fire broke out at a closed waste factory in Exeter during the early hours of Friday morning, which saw the area cordoned off by police
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Family vow to keep searching for Plymouth man who mysteriously vanished near Cornwall coast path
Devon News
Daniel Mizzi has been missing since December and his family don’t know what has happened to him
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Street violence among 19 cases heard at Devon courts
Courts
Cases heard at Exeter, Newton Abbot, and Barnstaple magistrates' courts
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Fears for future of prized beach in famous Devon town
Brixham
Plans for a brand new hotel have sparked outrage
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Devon dad hit by 'ludicrous ban' as income plummets
In the News
Fishermen are reeling over newly imposed pollack restrictions
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Traffic & Travel
Devon and Cornwall Police
Tributes to 'beautiful ray of sunshine' boy, 5, killed in crash
Dexter was hit by a car on Penpillick Hill on Thursday evening, April 25. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but Dexter had suffered fatal injuries
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Live: Motorbike crash closes Torquay town centre road
Traffic & Travel
The main road through Torquay has been closed by police this evening (Monday, April 29) following a motorbike crash
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Passenger dies after crash near Totnes
Traffic & Travel
A man in his 30s died in hospital following the single-vehicle crash near Totnes on Friday, April 26. The driver has been arrested.
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Man vows 'never to fly to Bristol again' after being fined for three-point turn
Traffic & Travel
Ian Simpson, from Glasgow, flew to Bristol in February and was fined on his journey back to the airport. He said he will "never fly to Bristol Airport again"
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Driver dies and woman fighting for life after two-vehicle crash on A38
Devon and Cornwall Police
The driver of a silver Honda Jazz was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash on the A38, while a female passenger remains in a critical condition
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Crime
Ivybridge
Knifeman on the loose in Devon after man is stabbed in street brawl
A man in his 50s was found with a suspected stab wound and was taken to hospital for urgent treatment.
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Dramatic shoplifting rise in Devon and Cornwall blamed on cost of living crisis
Crime
Crime rates overall are still lower than most places in the UK
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Retired Devon and Cornwall police officer groped woman as he gave her shoulder massage
Devon and Cornwall Police
Richard Hartigan, 68, was found guilty of sexual assault by intentionally touching the woman without her consent after a trial at Plymouth Crown Court
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Ten idiot Devon criminals locked up for their own foolish mistakes
Courts
DevonLive looks at recent cases of arrogant, dopey and just plain idiotic criminal behaviour
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Devon court list: Dangerous driving case and shock cigarette fine
Courts
23 people have been dealt with at courts in Exeter, Barnstaple and Newton Abbot
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Exeter
Exeter City FC
Yanic Wildschut says staying with Exeter City was an easy decision
“I’m really happy to be staying another year."
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Exeter candidate hits back at misogyny and racism claims
Exeter
Social media comments by Dr Tallha Abdulrazaq, who is standing in the Priory ward, have recently resurfaced
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Exeter City Women set up title showdown after 5-0 win
Exeter City FC
Grecians are top of the table - and know they need to avoid defeat against Bournemouth on the final day to be champions
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Exeter's old bus station has been flattened
Exeter
Temporary uses are being considered for when all demolition work is complete
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Sir Ben Bradshaw had private chat with The Queen about PM's health
Ben Bradshaw
Exeter MP Sir Ben Bradshaw will be standing down this year after 27 years service
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Plymouth
Plymouth
Man seriously injured after attack at seafront pub
Police are investigating reports of sexual assault and assault at the Maritime Inn on the Barbican
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Knifeman on the loose in Devon after man is stabbed in street brawl
Ivybridge
A man in his 50s was found with a suspected stab wound and was taken to hospital for urgent treatment.
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Alcohol killing record numbers in Devon
Health
Numbers are up by almost half since 2019
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Dramatic shoplifting rise in Devon and Cornwall blamed on cost of living crisis
Crime
Crime rates overall are still lower than most places in the UK
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Retired Devon and Cornwall police officer groped woman as he gave her shoulder massage
Devon and Cornwall Police
Richard Hartigan, 68, was found guilty of sexual assault by intentionally touching the woman without her consent after a trial at Plymouth Crown Court
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Torquay
Liberal Democrats
'Iconic' Devon seafront attraction is saved
Planning officers said it should not be given permission to return
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Live: Motorbike crash closes Torquay town centre road
Traffic & Travel
The main road through Torquay has been closed by police this evening (Monday, April 29) following a motorbike crash
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Dramatic shoplifting rise in Devon and Cornwall blamed on cost of living crisis
Crime
Crime rates overall are still lower than most places in the UK
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Ten idiot Devon criminals locked up for their own foolish mistakes
Courts
DevonLive looks at recent cases of arrogant, dopey and just plain idiotic criminal behaviour
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Man says Devon geopark 'is of no benefit to Torquay'
Letters
'I can see for Kents Cavern the geopark is of interest. But as a general selling point for mass tourism in Torbay? Nah. It’s not working.'
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Barnstaple
North Devon
Investigation launched after fatal heroin batch sparks major health concerns
The substance, believed to have caused two deaths in North Devon, is being tested to find out what led to such a severe and tragic outcome
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'Tell us when asylum seekers move to Devon'
Politics
The lack of information has been described as "quite shocking"
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Fifth person arrested after 'unusually strong batch' of heroin left two dead in North Devon
North Devon
A major incident was declared on Friday evening (April 26) after police became aware of what was thought to be an unusual batch of heroin circulating among drug users
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Dramatic shoplifting rise in Devon and Cornwall blamed on cost of living crisis
Crime
Crime rates overall are still lower than most places in the UK
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Still no start date for Royal Clarence Hotel rebuild
Exeter
More than six months after planning consent there is no timetable for work on wrecked Grade II listed building
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Boy, 13, dies after being stabbed in sword attack
Five people were taken to hospital following the incident which saw members of the public and police officer injured
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One in 10 adults have a 'floordrobe' - pile of clean clothes on the floor
UK & World News
A study of 2,000 people found 44 per cent confessed to being guilty of simply chucking their clothes in a heap after they've been worn.
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How to get rid of ants in your home using three cheap and safe ingredients
Gardening
Ants are a common problem in homes during the warmer months but there is a simple and natural way to control them
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Live: Hainault stabbings see several people attacked with sword after car drove into house
London Underground
A man is alleged to have stabbed several people near to a London Underground station with video showing a man squatting in a front garden
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DWP PIP reform - three potential changes to benefits emerge in new document
UK & World News
Changes revealed in green paper include new thresholds to get cash, to long term condition assessments and stopping fixed cash system
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Live: Hainault stabbings see several people attacked with sword after car drove into house
A man is alleged to have stabbed several people near to a London Underground station with video showing a man squatting in a front garden
Devon's best and worst secondary schools for pupil progression
Education
As pupils prepare to take their GCSEs this summer, here are the Devon County Council secondary schools with the top and bottom scores for pupil progression
Historic bridge faces month-long closure after tractor smashes into it
Devon News
It’s hoped work will be completed and the road re-opened by the end of May
Map shows how long Devon patients are waiting to see their doctor
NHS
Patients can search for their practice using our interactive map
Man seriously injured after attack at seafront pub
Plymouth
Police are investigating reports of sexual assault and assault at the Maritime Inn on the Barbican
Devon and Cornwall Police
Tributes to 'beautiful ray of sunshine' boy, 5, killed in crash
Dexter was hit by a car on Penpillick Hill on Thursday evening, April 25. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but Dexter had suffered fatal injuries
How to get rid of ants in your home using three cheap and safe ingredients
Gardening
Ants are a common problem in homes during the warmer months but there is a simple and natural way to control them
Man seriously injured after attack at seafront pub
Plymouth
Police are investigating reports of sexual assault and assault at the Maritime Inn on the Barbican
Grandson's anger after memorial tree for late grandmother vandalised twice
Appledore
Daniel Snow, 33, planted a magnolia kobus tree in Appledore, Devon last February in memory of his late grandma, Jean Williams - but it has been targeted by vandals twice
Kirstie Allsopp slams 'utter w***ers' after making grim discovery near her home
Kirstie Allsopp
Kirstie Allsopp has taken to social media to share her outrage after she discovered a number of dog poo bags left near her home, with the Channel 4 star branding the owners 'w***ers'
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London Underground
Live: Hainault stabbings see several people attacked with sword after car drove into house
A man is alleged to have stabbed several people near to a London Underground station with video showing a man squatting in a front garden
Devon's best and worst secondary schools for pupil progression
Education
As pupils prepare to take their GCSEs this summer, here are the Devon County Council secondary schools with the top and bottom scores for pupil progression
Historic bridge faces month-long closure after tractor smashes into it
Devon News
It’s hoped work will be completed and the road re-opened by the end of May
Map shows how long Devon patients are waiting to see their doctor
NHS
Patients can search for their practice using our interactive map
Man seriously injured after attack at seafront pub
Plymouth
Police are investigating reports of sexual assault and assault at the Maritime Inn on the Barbican
Devon and Cornwall Police
Tributes to 'beautiful ray of sunshine' boy, 5, killed in crash
Dexter was hit by a car on Penpillick Hill on Thursday evening, April 25. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but Dexter had suffered fatal injuries
How to get rid of ants in your home using three cheap and safe ingredients
Gardening
Ants are a common problem in homes during the warmer months but there is a simple and natural way to control them
Man seriously injured after attack at seafront pub
Plymouth
Police are investigating reports of sexual assault and assault at the Maritime Inn on the Barbican
Grandson's anger after memorial tree for late grandmother vandalised twice
Appledore
Daniel Snow, 33, planted a magnolia kobus tree in Appledore, Devon last February in memory of his late grandma, Jean Williams - but it has been targeted by vandals twice
Exeter Chiefs chasing the signature of 26-cap Australian international centre
Exeter Chiefs
The Devon side had previously been linked with a move for Wales centre Mason Grady