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Devon woman captures incredible footage of humpback whale rescue
Beaches
The dramatic and dangerous rescue was carried out by the RNLI
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Devon home with stunning Grand Designs plan on sale for £2.5m - but there's a catch
North Devon
Sea views are guaranteed with this airy bungalow nestled in the cliff overlooking Putsborough beach
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Stunning South West beaches in UK top 10 most picturesque list
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The most picturesque beaches in the UK have been revealed - and seven of the top 10 can be found in the West Country
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Devon beaches hit by dozens of sewage alerts
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The region was battered by rain and strong winds in recent days
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Teenager who went missing after swimming with friends on Devon coastline named
Plymouth
Michael Oppong Yeboah had spent an evening near the waterfront before huge overnight search was launched when he disappeared
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Changes made to Devon beach dog restrictions
East Devon
Seasonal rules will come into force in a few weeks' time
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Treasure hunters' search for shipwreck full of gold that sank on its way to Devon
Beaches
A team of marine experts are set to start a treasure hunt for the most valuable shipwreck in history, which sank 400 years ago with £4 billion worth of gold on board
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Brand new beach bar and restaurant opening in Devon
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It's part of a huge revamp at Blackpool Sands in South Devon
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Sea foam swamps Teignmouth seafront in bizarre scenes
Teignmouth
Waves next to the beach appear particularly large and frothy.
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Sewage alerts issued at Devon beaches as heavy rain causes spills
Beaches
The alerts are triggered when storm overflows release a mixture of flood water and sewage into British seas
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Traditional beach campsite saved from closure despite being branded 'risk to life'
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The campsite has been in use for almost a century but has been branded dangerous by the Environment Agency amid concerns over flooding and rising sea levels.
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Warning for beachgoers as 'aggressive' fish lurks beneath the sand
Beaches
Many of these species are rare but can be dangerous if provoked
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Idyllic part of Devon rated one of UK's happiest places to live
Places
Residents in Torridge are among some of the happiest in the country, according to the Office for National Statistics
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West Country seaside resort branded 'dump' and 'shadow of former self'
Tourism
Visitors and beach-goers have been flocking to this seaside resort since the mid-1800s - but some have turned their noses up at its long history and tradition
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Sewage alerts issued across Devon and Somerset beaches after Storm Isha
Beaches
Charity Surfers Against Sewage has highlighted a number of pollution alerts in the South West after Storm Isha's heavy rainfall
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Floating ships spotted off the Devon coastline
Torbay
The rare illusion causes ships to seem as though they are floating through the air
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Amazing Devon villages that will catch UK's attention in 2024
Discover Devon
With so many incredible places across the county, it was hard to whittle it down to just 10
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Washed-up whale cut up with chainsaws amid explosion fears
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The mammal was found dead on a Cornwall beach
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Bizarre scenes on Devon beaches as sunbathers tan in October
Beaches
Temperatures have hit 22C
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Bizarre creature which packs nasty sting found on Devon beach
South Devon
Parents and dog walkers should be especially vigilant
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Top-rated Devon beaches that are simply perfect even in autumn
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One Devon beach has been crowned one of the most loved in the country - whilst another two spots are listed in the top 15 too
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Devon beaches lift summer dog ban this weekend
Pets
Devon's four-legged friends will soon be able to return to the county's sandy shorelines
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Quiz: Name the Devon beaches from these top films and TV shows
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All-star casts have travelled down south to make use of our beautiful backdrops
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Stunning South West beach ruined by ‘out of control’ dogs
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‘Dogs in charge’ at stunning Cornish beach as unhappy visitors leave scathing reviews of Newquay's most popular beach, Fistral
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