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The day two children disappeared from Salcombe, never to be seen again

Despite exhaustive hunts and investigations the bodies of his wife and two young children were never found

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The night freak flood ripped Lynmouth apart and claimed 34 lives

Families were wiped out as homes were destroyed in the night

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How Fanny Cradock's TV career was shattered by a Devon housewife’s coffee cream dessert

Fanny Cradock physically gagged at Gwen Troake’s banquet menu on BBC show The Big Time and viewers didn’t like it

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Devon's 'forgotten' lake that vanished in the 1950s to rise again

The ornamental feature disappeared entirely in the 1950s - but plans to bring it back

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Time warp Devon pictured through the decades in 10 incredible galleries

There are seldom times we find something that we enjoy more than a trip down memory lane - looking through nostalgic photos that remind us of bygone years is one of life's simple pleasures

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Singing and dancing at Britain’s oldest folk festival on Devon seaside since 1955

Amazing archive images show how they’ve been dancing in the streets and singing for their supper at Sidmouth for 68 years

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Devon camping and beach holidays in the 1960s

Can you help identify some of the mystery locations in our fascinating photos?

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Neighbours' most iconic stars and where they are now

The final episode airs this week after 37 years of having the soap on our screens

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20 pictures of Bernard Cribbins over the years from films to fishing

The TV and film star, who had an illustrious entertainment career spanning seven decades, has passed away aged 93

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What are your favourite memories of growing up in Devon?

Tell us about the things you loved most about your younger days living here in our special survey

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Stunning Devon beach you can only reach via mystery 'smugglers tunnel'

Spooky old passageway cut through the cliff is an intriguing way to get to the seaside

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Drought-struck Devon in 1976 in fascinating pictures

Standpipes in the street became local watering holes after months of dry weather emptied the reservoirs and filled the air with insects

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When Prince Charles joined the Royal Navy in Devon - at the wheel of an Aston Martin

When he passed out he thanked the people of Dartmouth for accepting him without making a fuss

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Cosmo Jarvis - from talented teen to Netflix Persuasion star

Tracing Devon-raised actor and musician's career from school band to lead movie roles

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Meet Cosmo Jarvis - the star of Netflix's Persuasion before he was famous

How multi-talented Cosmo Jarvis journeyed from Plymouth Battle of the Bands competitions via home-made films to the prime time screen

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Then and now pictures show tides of change on Devon coast

Images through the years capture everyday scenes in an area where outstanding beauty stands the test of time

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The stories behind England's women footballers The Munitionettes

Women more than a century ago helped boost morale during the First World War by playing football

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Astonishing photos of A30 rebel camp and their secret Devon tunnels

Rarely seen photos show how Swampy and fellow eco campaigners burrowed underground and camped in trees to keep developers off a site near Fairmile in the 1990s

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Safeway, Plymco and Torbay's The Willows in rare Devon photos from the late 80s and 90s

Shopping centres within easy walking distance may yet revive

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The Beatles once got stuck on Dartmoor in chaotic scenes

Paul McCartney wanted to soak up the atmosphere at Widecombe Fair, but the band and their entourage had to head for lunch in Plymouth instead

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When the Tour de France infamously came to Plymouth and the A38 stage was a disaster

It was the first time the race had ever left the continent - and it didn't go well - and has been described as one of the most boring stages ever

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Forgotten photos of Devon seaside resorts in their heyday

Our nostalgic images capture locals and holidaymakers alike having fun in the sun on the coast

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The gruesome mystery of the Dartmoor pony massacre

The horrifying event has been linked to extra-terrestrial activity - among other explanations

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Unearthed photos of Devon celebs before they were famous

Youthful images of some of the county’s most recognisable faces in their early days, including Muse, Chris Martin, Dawn French, Sue Barker and Tom Daley

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