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Petroc unveils exciting new University Centre for Northern Devon

'Our aspiration is for everyone living and working across Torridge, North and Mid Devon to experience the positive benefit of having a University Centre on their doorstep'

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Managing water resources in the face of our unpredictable weather

'The new climate reality will continue to present challenges to us as a business, which we are meeting head-on'

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Live: Fears for safety of teen who vanished from home

David, 15, was last seen wearing a Nike tracksuit and Nike trainers. There are concerns for his wellbeing and officers are searching for him.

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Diner apologises to Jurgen Klopp after lookalike gaffe

The Liverpool manager was more than happy to chat with fans and pose for pictures at a South West restaurant

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Loo with a view sells for more than eight times the guide price

Offering more than eight times the original guide price, the winning bidder was feeling flush and spent more than a penny on the former public loos with a view

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Treasure hunters' search for shipwreck full of gold that sank on its way to Devon

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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Man guilty of raping teen who couldn't swim after taking her out of her depth in sea

Gabriel Marinoaica took the 15-year-old into water where she could not stand then covered her mouth to stop her screaming for help

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Man, 25, who killed rugby player and injured others people guilty of murder

Jake Hill fatally wounded Michael Riddiough-Allen and slashed and stabbed other victims after a fracas outside a nightclub

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Celebrities' angry messages over 'hideous' South West coast plan

Martin Clunes and Andrew Lincoln have both had their say

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Monty Don says there's one rule anxious gardeners should follow

The Gardeners' World presenter returns to our screens on Friday

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Two experts explain how you know which side of a garden fence is yours

It's an age-old conundrum between neighbours and it's not as straightforward as you'd hope

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Premature Westcountry baby who died in hospital had fractured skull

Brendon Staddon was born prematurely. After his death, medics informed the police of their suspicions and Daniel Gunter and Sophie Staddon were arrested on suspicion of murder.

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12-year-old seriously injured in South West tanker crash

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They were rushed to Bristol Children’s Hospital with serious injuries.

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Devon witch opens witchcraft shop offering curse removal and love readings

Paul Bryant and Adrian Matten have now opened The Cunning Grove in Stoke, expanding from their Plymouth Market Stall

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Northern Lights: Best time to see aurora borealis in South West this weekend

The Northern Lights were visible from the southern region of the UK on Sunday night, with Cornwall being a hotspot for the illuminations

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M5 reopens after carriageway emergency

There were long delays on the motorway this morning (March 8)

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Mum's terror as she walks into middle of dramatic police chase

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Adelle Merton was walking home from work when she stumbled across the dramatic scenes

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Biker dies after A38 crash which shut road for eight hours

The road was closed for eight hours following the fatal crash

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We commit to investment and improvement, says South West Water boss

'We can only rebuild trust by having one conversation at a time, and that’s on us'

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Cops forming 'Ring of Steel' around South West to drive out drugs

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Devon and Cornwall Police has been working tirelessly to drive out drugs in the South West by creating a 'Ring of Steel'

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Shocking video shows two children hanging off back of Bristol bus

The two kids were seen clinging to the back of the double decker

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Dramatic footage shows police chasing desperate booze thieves through motorway traffic after fleeing up M5

The gang stole more than £80,000 of gin, rum and Champagne in a daring heist before fleeing along the M5 and M42. One of the gang is on the run and being sought by police.

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Drunk HGV driver on M5 filmed swerving across motorway

HGV driver Ihar Shynkevich was three times the legal alcohol limit while he was caught driving a 21-tonne vehicle dangerously on the motorway.

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Expert tips for saving money on your water bills in 2024

Steve Hayfield, Customer Experience and Delivery Director at South West Water, offers customers advice on reducing their bills

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Gardening Property expert says popular garden product could knock £2K off house value An expert says it can put buyers off and they may have to fork out significantly to get it removed

Travellers apologise to Devon residents but say 'we're treated like dogs'

A group has moved on from two Devon sports centre sites

Family subjected to shocking racism in Devon town

A brave woman’s video revealed the harsh reality of racism in Ilfracombe, sparking urgent calls for education and tolerance in the community

Torquay brothers deny stabbing man to death in street

Jack and Ben Milton have given evidence as they deny killing Aaron Parrington in Torquay

Devon mum's ordeal as opportunist takes over her bin

Tiverton locals are grappling with waste issues with one family now living near a 'fire and health risk' as a result

Exeter City FC Alex Hartridge on why he has chosen to leave Exeter City “Thank you so much for everything. It’s an amazing club and it’s going in the right direction, I think that’s clear to see."

Property expert says popular garden product could knock £2K off house value

An expert says it can put buyers off and they may have to fork out significantly to get it removed

Travellers apologise to Devon residents but say 'we're treated like dogs'

A group has moved on from two Devon sports centre sites

Family subjected to shocking racism in Devon town

A brave woman’s video revealed the harsh reality of racism in Ilfracombe, sparking urgent calls for education and tolerance in the community

Torquay brothers deny stabbing man to death in street

Jack and Ben Milton have given evidence as they deny killing Aaron Parrington in Torquay