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Tavistock

Tavistock is a market town within West Devon. It traces its recorded history back to at least AD 961 when Tavistock Abbey, whose ruins lie in the centre of the town, was founded. Its most famous son is Sir Francis Drake

Devon mum's tribute to beautiful teenage daughter who took own life
Shatter The Silence
Her colleagues also took part
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Devon needs 'St Ives approach' on second homes
Politics
“Developers say they will build in Salcombe, the £1 million houses that is, and tell us they will give us the money to deliver affordable homes elsewhere. They don’t want to build them in Salcombe."
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Derriford Hospital declares another critical incident
NHS
The Emergency Department is "currently very full" and has urged people to use other healthcare services
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Government urged to go at full steam on Tavistock rail plan
Tavistock
The new hourly Tavistock to Plymouth service will link the town with the rest of the south west
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Beautiful Devon village that's an escape from the concrete city
Dartmoor
Roborough village is a gateway to Dartmoor and one resident said she moved to the village to "escape the concrete in the city centre"
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Devon's five most romantic spots for a date as rated by couples
Things to do in Devon
They include a country retreat, a picture-perfect waterfall and a beautiful beach
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Missing Devon man may have been spotted travelling
Dartmoor
Alvin Diaz was last seen at his home in Brentor, west Dartmoor, at around 10am on Wednesday, March 27, but has not been seen since
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Youngest councillor vies for Parliamentary seat
Tavistock
Meet Isabel Saxby, the 22-year-old trailblazer shaking up Devon politics, championing rural voices and sustainable growth for Torridge and Tavistock
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Two Ten Tors teams saved in dramatic Dartmoor rescues
Dartmoor
The search and rescue volunteers were called out twice overnight to help Ten Tors teams
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Devon towns celebrate as parking charges plans axed
Devon County Council
Controversial proposals to introduce pay and display parking in eight Devon towns have been withdrawn.
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Free food festival coming to Devon with more than 60 stalls
Tavistock
The Tavistock festival will be held on Sunday, April 21. There will be diversions in place during the event
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Devon funeral notices: Tributes to former Torquay doorman and rugby legend
Funeral Notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Devon hospital declares fourth critical incident in ten weeks
NHS
The emergency department is packed
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Legendary pub reckons it serves Devon's best roast
Pubs and bars
The Lopes Arms, which was once a 17th century coaching inn, has had the same landlady for 17 years
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Devon lingerie store owner slams damaging rumour
Tavistock
Joanne has set the record straight after an anonymous social media post sparked gossip
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Police to honour Devon teenager who died
Devon and Cornwall Police
Darcy Hollinson was just 17 when she tragically took her own life
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Controversial Devon parking meters set to be scrapped
Devon County Council
"What a great example of people power"
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Live: Torrential rain falls as Devon locals warned to 'take care'
Weather
Several flood alerts have been issued as rain lashes down on Devon
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Fears Devon town could lose world status over parking plan
Devon County Council
Thousands of people have backed the 'Stop the Meters' campaign
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Devon's long-lost butchers empire which boasted 17 shops
People
The company was very well known in the area and was run by Leonard Carkett
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Locals baffled as lorry carries RAF plane across ancient bridge
Armed Forces
Residents in Gunnislake were speechless while watching a transport lorry tow an RAF plane across a local narrow bridge
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BBC Beyond Paradise: Devon filming locations revealed as series two edges closer
BBC
The spin-off show is set in the fictional town of Shipton Abbott.
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Bus passengers furious as half of Devon town 'cut off'
Tavistock
Hundreds have signed a petition calling for the former 89 bus service to be reinstated
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Michael Caines' luxury Devon hotel Lympstone Manor named among best in the South West
Food
The Trencherman's Awards is due to announce the best hotel in the South West with Devon's Lympstone Manor shortlisted for the win.
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