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Miles O'Leary

Senior Content Editor

Based inExeter

Topic ExpertiseWhat's On | Human interest | Universal Credit | Politics
Local ExpertiseExeter | Torbay | South Devon | Plymouth
AwardsShortlisted for EDF Energy Awards' Daily Print Journalist of the Year in 2014

Miles O'Leary is a content editor at DevonLive. He was born and raised in Plymouth and studied at Plymouth University before moving to Portsmouth to pursue a career in journalism. Miles joined The Portsmouth News in 2011 - becoming the daily title's senior reporter and political correspondent. Miles left the south-east in 2017 to return to his Devon roots as a senior reporter for PlymouthLive, covering major issues surrounding Universal Credit and the leasehold scandal. Miles joined the DevonLive newsdesk as content editor in June 2021 and is helping to spearhead the region's What's On strategy. Miles' key passions are stories about real people and real communities and motivating teams to their full potential.

Devon seaside resort needs 'major new shopping attraction'
Paignton
Some believe Paignton needs to be injected with retail flair and a new Drake Circus could be the answer
Secret Balearic seaside surrounded by mountains just hours from Exeter
Holidays
Port de Soller is arguably Mallorca's best-kept secret
Torquay beach bar with views to die for is just like being abroad
Torquay
"the scenery just looks like you're in Spain or Italy"
Recap: Major delays on M5 after vehicle overturns
M5
A vehicle flipped over on the M5 southbound and one lane was closed
Families swap city life for magic of Devon's 'rebel town'
Discover Devon
It's flourishing despite the challenges that many other shopping areas, city centres and towns are facing
Live: Exeter roadworks spark traffic chaos on city's major routes
Exeter
Drivers have been caught up in hellish queues
Secret seaside paradise within easy reach of Exeter that rivals Italy and Dubai
Holidays
Everything about the place oozes class
GCSE Results Day 2023: Live updates as Devon students get their grades
GCSE results
Send us your pictures, videos and shout outs via email: newsdesk@devonlive.com with the subject 'GCSE Results Day'
South West pub at heart of beauty spot an hour from Exeter
Pubs and bars
It's a gorgeous spot not far from Devon that does ice cream, pizza and outside bar drinks in the summer
Beautiful South West beach an hour's drive from Exeter with a lovely pub
Family
Seatown is a lovely little spot, in high summer there is a pizza oven right on the beach and a cafe shack serving great coffee
Six ancient landmarks you should visit in Devon
Exeter
There are some incredible places to visit - from Exeter Cathedral to Castle Drogo
Five Exmouth eateries that are definitely worth a try
Exmouth
There are so many great places to eat out in Exmouth - here's a brief guide to some of the hotspots that tourists and locals alike love
Seven amazing Devon beauty spots - from Dartmoor to the Jurassic Coast
Dartmoor
There's so many places to go and explore in Devon this summer
Beautiful South West beach an hour's drive from Exeter with a lovely pub
Family
Seatown is a lovely little spot, in high summer there is a pizza oven right on the beach and a cafe shack serving great coffee
M5 air ambulance incident near Devon border - updates
Devon News
The M5 has since reopened following the incident which unfolded in the early hours on Saturday
Third asylum seeker hotel planned for Torbay
Torbay
But a judicial review is now being sought against the Government's agreed asylum policy following crunch talks
Police investigating 'serious sex assault' in Devon
Crime
Officers are supporting the victim and gathering more evidence concerning the incident in Plymouth city centre
Escaped bulls causing chaos on roads in North Devon
North Devon
One bull is on the road near Ilfracombe Academy
Tiverton and Honiton by-election: Richard Foord's victory speech in full
Tiverton By-Election
"Tonight, the people of Tiverton & Honiton have spoken for Britain. They’ve sent a loud and clear message: It’s time for Boris Johnson to go. And go now.
Tiverton and Honiton by-election results in full as Lib Dems declare victory in blow to Boris Johnson
Tiverton By-Election
Lib Dem candidate Richard Foord has been crowned the new member of parliament for Tiverton and Honiton in a huge night for politics
WWE: 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin confirms WrestleMania 38 appearance in major Twitter announcement
Entertainment
'Kevin Owens, I want to thank you. I want to thank you for waking up something deep inside of me that I've kept buried for nineteen years'
Tantrums and teen romance at Torbay's iconic Paignton Pier
Paignton
The legendary landmark has truly stood the test of time and is adored by families across the region and beyond
Persimmon Homes and Aviva agree to 'landmark' leasehold and ground rent reforms
property news
Unfair ground rent terms will be removed and homeowners will be repaid in instances where a doubling escalator was applied in their deeds
Welcome to NorthDevonLive: DevonLive launches new brand bringing the best stories and breaking news straight to you
North Devon
DevonLive is delighted to bring to you an exciting new brand with a team dedicated to delivering the best content championing key issues, breaking news, what's on and nostalgia in North Devon