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Supplier announced for multi-million-pound coastal defence scheme

East Devon District Council is pleased to announce that a supplier has now been appointed for the design and delivery of Sidmouth and East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme – marking a major milestone in progressing this vital project. 

The proposed £21 million scheme will help protect...

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Young farmers bring their Jacob sheep to the Devon County Show

When 25-year-old Charlotte Slee from North Devon brought three Jacob sheep 10 years ago, little did she think it would be the start of a prize-winning flock.

Now she runs the Halsbury Flock with her brother Christopher, aged 22, on their parents' farm at Buckland Brewer near Bideford.

At this year’s Devon County Show - May 16-18 - they hope to recreate the triumph of last year...

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Warning to motorists after opportunistic Dartmoor theft

Motorists are being urged not to leave valuables on show in their vehicles when visiting beauty spots in Devon and Cornwall.

The warning comes from police after thieves targeted a vehicle on Dartmoor on Monday 6 May.

Thieves forced the door of the locked Nissan Micra in a car park between Poundsgate and Dartmeet around 6pm and stole a handbag. The handbag contained a driving...

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Plymouth man missing for several days has been located

Police have confirmed that Christopher Mason who had been missing since last Thursday (2 May) has been located safe and well in the Paignton area.

Mr Mason, 28, is from Beacon Park and concerns were raised after he had been missing for several days with police calling for any information from the public.

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Missing Plymouth woman found

Police have confirmed that Katherine Powell who went missing from her Eggbuckland home on the evening of Tuesday 7 May has been located.

Police had been concerned for the welfare of the missing 42-year-old and earlier today had issued an appeal to the public for any information.

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Deputy Mayor Chaz Singh announces plans to stand for parliament

Plymouth's present deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Chaz Singh has announced his intention to run for parliament at the next general election.

Cllr Singh hopes to be selected as the Labour Party's candidate and has declared his plans on a new Facebook page saying: "I'm standing to be Labour's candidate in Plymouth Sutton & Devonport. Plymouth is where I work, rest and play since 2002...

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Half of women working in the South West earn less than the Living Wage

Half of all women working in the South West earn less than the Living Wage, according to new research by Fair Play South West.

The gender equality organisation supported by Equality South West has analysed provisional data from the Office of National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, and learned that while just 19% of men in the South West earn less than £7.45 per hour,...

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