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• Three boys arrested after station fire

  22-07-2026 11:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seven fire crews tackled the major blaze in Devon station and local roads closed.
  
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• Exeter City finances 'in good shape', says chairman

  30-07-2026 12:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter City chairman Wilf Walsh says the club has "overcome" the financial issues they suffered last season.
  
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• Bluetongue virus 'big issue' for South West farmers

  30-07-2026 11:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defra says bluetongue poses no threat to the public or food safety.
  
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• Farmer fears running out of water amid dry spell

  30-07-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The founder of Riverford says it is running out of water as drought is declared in the South West.
  
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• How serial killer James Desborough preyed on vulnerable homeless men

  30-07-2026 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Killer James Desborough cut up and burned his victims before dumping them in woodland near his home.
  
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• Birth of pine marten kits 'a fantastic sign'

  29-07-2026 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pine marten babies have been born on Exmoor for the first time in a century, new footage shows.
  
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• Serial killer given whole life orders for murdering two men

  29-07-2026 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.
  
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• Devon and Cornwall officially in drought, Environment Agency says

  29-07-2026 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
  
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• 'No evidence' of airborne asbestos at closed beach

  29-07-2026 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Despite the latest test results, Plymouth City Council says the beach is remaining closed.
  
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• Fitzwater's pride at becoming Exeter City captain

  29-07-2026 13:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Fitzwater says it is a "really proud moment" to be named Exeter City captain.
  
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• Buck Moon lights up Devon and Cornwall skies

  29-07-2026 12:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The July full moon is expected to peak at 15:36 BST on Wednesday.
  
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• Animal sanctuary facing closure due to hot weather

  29-07-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The sanctuary in Devon sees money problems because of "astronomical" bills because of hot weather.
  
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• Breast cancer survivors go nude in Calendar Girls

  29-07-2026 07:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three women performing in Calendar Girls want to raise awareness of the need to check your breasts.
  
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• Woman targeted by PC for sex left petrified

  29-07-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A domestic violence victim who was targeted for sex by a police officer is scared and mistrusting.
  
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• Maternity unit to close due to staff shortages

  28-07-2026 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The hospital trust is planning the temporary move from 11 August due to safety concerns.
  
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• Speedboat killer admits violent attack on woman

  28-07-2026 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 38-year-old had previously been jailed for 10 years for killing Charlotte Brown in 2018.
  
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• Tolchard joy at gold in fifth Commonwealth Games

  28-07-2026 16:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sam Tolchard says winning his first Commonwealth Games gold medal at his fifth games "means everything".
  
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• Chiefs play Gloucester in opening Prem game

  28-07-2026 09:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.
  
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• Aspiring Olympians head to sailing championship

  27-07-2026 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Young sailors from across the globe are heading to Plymouth Sound for races.
  
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• Summer holidaymakers urged to reduce water usage

  27-07-2026 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency says people in the South West need to be prepared for continued dry weather.
  
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• More SW health alerts for ahead of next heatwave

  27-07-2026 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.
  
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• Digital visitor guide created for Tamar Bridge

  27-07-2026 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The guide highlights the Tamar Bridge and the Royal Albert Bridge between Devon and Cornwall.
  
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• Exeter sign prop McArthur from Gloucester

  27-07-2026 11:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gloucester's loosehead prop joins last season's Prem runner's up as cover for the departing Scott Sio.
  
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• MP urges people to share views on fireworks

  27-07-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A government review could bring tighter restrictions on fireworks across the UK.
  
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• 'Parking fines and abuse rising' outside schools

  27-07-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillors are told there have been no applicants for recent school parking enforcement jobs.
  
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• Public invited to share views on junction crossing

  26-07-2026 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seven roads meet at the Torre Abbey gates, with drivers often uncertain which have priority.
  
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• Farmer's dismay as 81 lambs disappear from fields

  26-07-2026 11:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say they believe the Suffolks, Charollais, Texels and crosses were stolen from the fields.
  
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• Farmwatch

  26-07-2026 09:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Devon farming family securing its future through much more than milk.
  
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• Tributes to loved ones will be floated at sea

  26-07-2026 08:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charity urges people to fill a raft of flowers to be towed across the water at sunset.
  
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• SW coast becomes haven for rare bumblebee

  26-07-2026 08:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Moss Carder bumblebee is found in only a handful of locations after disappearing from parts of the UK.
  
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