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• Leaks 'unfixed for months' during drought

  21-10-2026 07:21 via BBC News
  
  South West Water says it's repaired more than 26,700 leaks across the region in the past 12 months.
  
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• Murder accused acted in self-defence, court hears

  26-10-2026 17:53 via BBC News
  
  Mark Carpenter is on trial at Plymouth Crown Court accused of murdering Harry Jackson.
  
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• Hospital gets £8m to resolve fire risks

  26-10-2026 14:33 via BBC News
  
  Torbay Hospital bosses say patients will be relocated and plans are under way to resolve concerns.
  
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• Disruption expected as yellow wind warning issued

  26-10-2026 14:07 via BBC News
  
  The coastguard is advising people to take care after a number of incidents in back-to-back storms.
  
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• Baxter focuses on 'reality' of Exeter's early form

  26-10-2026 12:22 via BBC News
  
  Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is not fazed by the club's difficult start to the season.
  
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• Kite appreciates second chance after Exeter return

  26-10-2026 11:59 via BBC News
  
  Harry Kite hopes he can repay Exeter City's faith in him after his first league start since re-joining the club.
  
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• Torquay's 'Prince of Plainmoor' Stubbs dies aged 85

  26-10-2026 09:34 via BBC News
  
  Robin Stubbs - widely regarded as one of Torquay United's greatest-ever players - dies aged 85.
  
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• Nine women paid compensation over police abuse claims

  26-10-2026 07:24 via BBC News
  
  Devon and Cornwall Police also apologise on claims they did not investigate domestic abuse reports.
  
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• Campaigners with poo cut-outs call for change

  25-10-2026 17:17 via BBC News
  
  Surfers Against Sewage say in 2025 Exmouth's sea was affected by sewage pollution for 111 days.
  
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• Project to help tourism sector benefit from AI

  25-10-2026 13:08 via BBC News
  
  The University of Plymouth says students and graduates will work with the tourism sector.
  
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• Cleverley happy as Argyle adapt to tactical change

  25-10-2026 08:43 via BBC News
  
  Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says his side's 3-2 win at Cambridge United shows they can adapt to a different system.
  
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• Sisters buy 'lighthouses' to remember loved ones

  25-10-2026 08:09 via BBC News
  
  Family spends almost £14,000 on lighthouses saying it is the perfect way to support hospice charity.
  
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• Firms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget

  25-10-2026 08:06 via BBC News
  
  Some businesses say they want to see employment costs come down in the October Budget.
  
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• Stranger to row Atlantic with crew in ocean dash

  25-10-2026 08:05 via BBC News
  
  The Sea Change Atlantic crew turned to social media after their fourth and final team member had to withdraw.
  
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• Thousands without power as rain and wind continues

  24-10-2026 21:28 via BBC News
  
  A heavy rain warning is in place until 23:00, as a cafe welcomes people with no power.
  
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• Bristol overcome Exeter to go third in Prem

  24-10-2026 20:22 via BBC News
  
  Bristol move up to third place in the Prem after beating Exeter 20-7 at Ashton Gate.
  
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• Murder charge after body found in wheelie bin

  24-10-2026 20:20 via BBC News
  
  Police say Mohamed Abotaka, 36, is charged with the murder of 52-year-old Ali Barzai.
  
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• Ball proud as Torquay held to late draw by Maidstone

  24-10-2026 19:15 via BBC News
  
  Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says he is proud of his side's efforts as they drew 1-1 with National League South leaders Maidstone United.
  
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• Baby loss mural remembers 157 babies and families

  24-10-2026 13:03 via BBC News
  
  The memorial at the Luna's Fund's Plymouth offices was unveiled as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week.
  
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• Surgeons warn of injury risk when carving pumpkins

  24-10-2026 08:06 via BBC News
  
  The Exeter Hand Unit says they see a rise in hand-related injuries as a result of pumpkin carving.
  
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• Should we switch time zones for lighter evenings?

  24-10-2026 08:06 via BBC News
  
  A move to Central European Time (CET) would mean lighter evenings and darker mornings.
  
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• First storm of season brings day of disruption

  23-10-2026 20:58 via BBC News
  
  Thousands of homes are left without power while schools closed as Storm Austen hit.
  
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• Exeter winger Birch extends contract until 2028

  23-10-2026 19:38 via BBC News
  
  Exeter City winger George Birch signs a new contract until the summer of 2028, with the option of a further year.
  
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• Striker Dennis leaves Torquay United

  23-10-2026 16:08 via BBC News
  
  Torquay United striker Louis Dennis leaves the National League South club.
  
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• Record-breaker rewarded with whisky from the King

  23-10-2026 14:14 via BBC News
  
  Dave 'Dinger' Bell set off from the west coast of Peru on 9 November last year.
  
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• Scully hopes to stay at Exeter for 'many more years'

  23-10-2026 12:18 via BBC News
  
  Anthony Scully hopes he can extend his stay at Exeter City after his impressive start to life at the League Two club.
  
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• Torquay must move on after missing out on Leicester tie

  23-10-2026 10:42 via BBC News
  
  Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says his players have to "move on" after missing out on a glamourous first-round FA Cup tie.
  
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• Exeter's Wyatt suffers fresh injury blow

  23-10-2026 09:21 via BBC News
  
  Exeter back Tommy Wyatt could be out until December after injuring his ankle.
  
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• Satellite images reveal scale of reservoirs' decline

  23-10-2026 07:34 via BBC News
  
  Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor was 13% earlier in October, despite being full to capacity in March.
  
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• What happens next after police force downgrade?

  23-10-2026 07:14 via BBC News
  
  Devon and Cornwall Police was downgraded from Level Two to Level Three this year.
  
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