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Persimmon Homes leave Devon residents in new housing estate fuming
Persimmon Homes is still yet to gain planning permission for the temporary sales cabin it erected in February
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Men 'fist bumped' after brutal attack that killed loving Plymouth dad
Devon News
These are the faces of 26-year-old Cowin Fuoco-Fisher and 29-year-old James Caswell who have been jailed for killing 50-year-old Stefan Shotton
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Hidden Exeter speakeasy-inspired underground cocktail bar reopens
Exeter
Exeter underground cocktail bar The Bootlegger is relaunching on Friday, April 19, with a new bar and bigger cocktail menu offering around 80 drinks to choose from
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Retired Royal Navy captain dies in Devon car crash
Tiverton
A 'momentary lapse of concentration' led to the tragic death
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Bust South West building firm's whopping debt pile revealed
Exeter
RS Cook and Sons went into administration in 2019 but creditors claiming £2.6m are still waiting to be paid
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Brave girl, 17, fought back tears as she confronted Plymouth dad's killers in court
Devon News
The teenager - who asked PlymouthLive for her name to be omitted from our reports - fought back tears as she highlighted the devastating effect caused by Cowin Fuoco-Fisher and James Caswell when they killed her dad, 50-year-old Stefan Shotton
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Ambitious plans to restore fire-ravaged Poltimore House
Exeter
The devastating blaze set back two decades of restoration work
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New Devon cafe boss reveals exciting plans
Cullompton
Roy Keeling has been a chef for 25 years
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Five Devon towns to host major new festival
Things to do in Devon
"It's a challenge and a risk, but it's a challenge and a risk worth taking"
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Quaint and quiet Devon village is one of Britain's poshest
South Devon
With an active village hall and annual Easter duck race, South Pool boasts a quaint and traditional village life and houses command high prices
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Murder arrest of Devon man after woman dies at luxury hotel
Crime
A 60-year-old man from Devon has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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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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Plymouth man jailed for life after punching and kicking man to death in Stoke Village murder
Devon News
Cowin Fuoco-Fisher was sentenced for murder and James Caswell for manslaughter after the death of Stefan Shotton last year
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Woman arrested for Devon murder to be sentenced for lesser charge
Barnstaple
Cheyenne Loder has been due to stand trial for murder but will now be sentenced for GBH
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Torquay brothers blame each other for knife killing outside their home
Torquay
It's alleged that the brothers referred to themselves as being like Ronnie and Reggie Kray
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Parents slammed for horrendous gender reveal party trend killing birds
Family
The RSPCA has issued a warning to parents-to-be after a pigeon covered in pink dye died in in the UK as a result of the cruel social media trend
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Four Devon chippies named among the UK's best
Food
Ratings from Google, TripAdvisor and Instagram have given the best rated fish and chip shops in the UK
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Big name in Devon politics steps down
Conservative Party
"The time is right"
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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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Man choked to death on conkers after being left unsupervised
Courts
Marcus Hanlin, 57, was a resident at a nursing home where his mother says he was on a support plan requiring him to be supervised at all times while around food, due to swallowing issues
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Body of 22-year-old man found in Dartmoor woods
Dartmoor
No cause of death has yet been determined following the death of Thomas Wright
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Sad farewell to Devon woman who served town for 50 years
Cullompton
Eileen Andrews was also a devoted mum, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother
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Live: Plymouth man sentenced for Stoke Village murder
Devon News
Cowin Fuoco-Fisher was found guilty of the murder of 50-year-old Stefan Shotton, alongside James Caswell, who was found guilty of manslaughter
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AI is out to catch rubbish drivers using their phones and not wearing seatbelts
Traffic & Travel
One local council has introduced the AI camera van in a bid to spot motorists breaking the law
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Blundell's School dormitory like 'scene from horror movie' after alleged savage attack
Tiverton
A teenager allegedly went on a attempted homicidal rampage at one of Devon's oldest and most prestigious boarding schools
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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
Traffic & Travel
Driver hospitalised after crash on A361
There are delays between Barnstaple and Filleigh this afternoon, Friday, April 19
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AI is out to catch rubbish drivers using their phones and not wearing seatbelts
Traffic & Travel
One local council has introduced the AI camera van in a bid to spot motorists breaking the law
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Live: Woman injured in two-vehicle crash in Exeter
Exeter
Pinn Hill in Exeter is currently blocked following a two-vehicle crash
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Man dies in West Country crash between BMW and Vauxhall Astra
Traffic & Travel
The collision took place on the A361 in East Cranmore at around 6.40pm on Wednesday, April 17, and involved a white BMW 1 Series and a green Vauxhall Astra travelling towards each other on the main road
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North Devon Link Road clears after fire
Traffic & Travel
The fire was first reported shortly after midday and led to long delays
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Crime
Crime
Murder arrest of Devon man after woman dies at luxury hotel
A 60-year-old man from Devon has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Disgraced police officer shared images of dead man on WhatsApp
Crime
Lewis Wood, 43, recorded and took photos of bodycam footage and statements to show off his police work to family and close friends - including sharing images of a dead man
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Woman arrested for Devon murder instead will be sentenced for GBH
Barnstaple
Cheyenne Loder has been due to stand trial for murder but will now be sentenced for GBH
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Madeleine McCann suspect 'sent mum sickening messages about child, 4, on dating site'
Madeleine McCann
Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, is on trial in Germany accused of carrying out sex attacks on women and children in Portugal
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AI is out to catch rubbish drivers using their phones and not wearing seatbelts
Traffic & Travel
One local council has introduced the AI camera van in a bid to spot motorists breaking the law
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Exeter
Exeter
Hidden Exeter speakeasy-inspired underground cocktail bar reopens
Exeter underground cocktail bar The Bootlegger is relaunching on Friday, April 19, with a new bar and bigger cocktail menu offering around 80 drinks to choose from
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Disgraced police officer shared images of dead man on WhatsApp
Crime
Lewis Wood, 43, recorded and took photos of bodycam footage and statements to show off his police work to family and close friends - including sharing images of a dead man
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Ambitious plans to restore fire-ravaged Poltimore House
Exeter
The devastating blaze set back two decades of restoration work
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Bust South West building firm's whopping debt pile revealed
Exeter
RS Cook and Sons went into administration in 2019 but creditors claiming £2.6m are still waiting to be paid
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Woman arrested for Devon murder instead will be sentenced for GBH
Barnstaple
Cheyenne Loder has been due to stand trial for murder but will now be sentenced for GBH
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Plymouth
Exeter
Bust South West building firm's whopping debt pile revealed
RS Cook and Sons went into administration in 2019 but creditors claiming £2.6m are still waiting to be paid
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Exeter City Women want repeat victory over Plymouth Argyle in Devon Cup final
Exeter City FC
Just like last season, it is City vs Argyle in the final
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Man's bizarre attempt to steal bus in Devon
Courts
Sam Goutcher was eventually charged with blackmail but this was later changed to affray to which he pleaded guilty
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Exeter City expecting busy transfer summer as Cheick Diabate contract extended
Exeter City FC
Grecians have long known their budget - as contract extension for Cheick Diabate triggered
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Pretty Woman is a fun night out for everyone who loved the film
Julia Roberts
Pretty Woman is a fun night out for everyone who loved the film
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Torquay
Torquay United FC
Torquay United aim to finish turbulent season with a win
“Let’s get it right, we can celebrate being safe but we can’t celebrate the season,”
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Four Devon chippies named among the UK's best
Food
Ratings from Google, TripAdvisor and Instagram have given the best rated fish and chip shops in the UK
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Exeter City Women want repeat victory over Plymouth Argyle in Devon Cup final
Exeter City FC
Just like last season, it is City vs Argyle in the final
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Torquay brothers blame each other for knife killing outside their home
Torquay
It's alleged that the brothers referred to themselves as being like Ronnie and Reggie Kray
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The Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast reflects on avoiding relegation
Torquay United FC
The chaps talk about Taunton and the current speculation about who is the administrators' unnamed preferred bidder.
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Barnstaple
Exeter
Bust South West building firm's whopping debt pile revealed
RS Cook and Sons went into administration in 2019 but creditors claiming £2.6m are still waiting to be paid
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Driver hospitalised after crash on A361
Traffic & Travel
There are delays between Barnstaple and Filleigh this afternoon, Friday, April 19
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Woman arrested for Devon murder instead will be sentenced for GBH
Barnstaple
Cheyenne Loder has been due to stand trial for murder but will now be sentenced for GBH
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Barnstaple fish and chip shop celebrates reopening with an 'absolutely stunning' new look
Barnstaple
The Silver Cod was forced to close more than two years ago due to fire damage
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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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UK & World News
UK & World News
DWP plan 'to change' PIP benefit after Prime Minister comments causes concern
Rishi Sunak spoke about his worries about Pip “being misused” sparking fears in one woman with cerebral palsy that it could 'increase hatred towards disabled people'
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Parents slammed for horrendous gender reveal party trend killing birds
Family
The RSPCA has issued a warning to parents-to-be after a pigeon covered in pink dye died in in the UK as a result of the cruel social media trend
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Girl rushed to hospital 'violently ill' after social media trend
UK & World News
Mikayla Solomon feared her 12-year-old daughter was going to die
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Madeleine McCann suspect 'sent mum sickening messages about child, 4, on dating site'
Madeleine McCann
Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, is on trial in Germany accused of carrying out sex attacks on women and children in Portugal
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Man choked to death on conkers after being left unsupervised
Courts
Marcus Hanlin, 57, was a resident at a nursing home where his mother says he was on a support plan requiring him to be supervised at all times while around food, due to swallowing issues
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