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Devon father one step closer to completing world-first swim to raise awareness of son’s brain condition

A father from North Devon is set to complete the final six lakes in his bid to become the first person to swim Switzerland’s ten largest lakes after his young son was diagnosed with a rare brain-attacking condition PANDAS, that caused sudden onset aggression, OCD and tics overnight.

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Family taken to hospital following house fire in Honiton

At around 7.48am this morning, Friday 5 April, emergency services were called to a reported house fire at a property in Lee Close, Honiton.

The Air ambulance and the police helicopter also attended the scene, assisting in the evacuation of casualties to hospital.

Five people were taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital following the fire. Four people remain in serious...

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HMV on the verge of £50m rescue deal with Hilco

Sky News has revealed that HMV, the British music and video retail chain, is on the verge of being rescued in a £50m deal that will preserve 2,500 jobs. Hilco UK, which has been operating in Europe for over 10 years, was founded out of a partnership between UK Management and the Hilco Group in the US, the global leader in distressed retail investment and advisory services. Hilco also already...

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Philpotts and Mosley jailed for Derby fire deaths

Having been convicted of causing the death of six of his children - Jade, 10, John, 9, Jack, 8, Jesse, 6, and Jayden, 5 - in a fire at his Derby house on 11 May 2012, Mick Philpott, 56, has been told at Nottingham Crown Court today that he would serve a minimum of 15 years in prison.

He was convicted of manslaughter along with his wife Mairead and friend Paul Mosley, who were told they...

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RHS calls on garden lovers to take part in unique climate change study

Scientists from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the University of Reading are asking anyone interested in gardens and gardening, whether allotment holders or those who enjoy visiting gardens, to take part in a unique survey designed to improve understanding of how climate change may affect gardens and green spaces in the future.

The information gathered will enable the RHS to...

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Police record attacks on alternative groups as hate crime

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have announced that they will officially record attacks on members of 'alternative sub-culture' groups as a hate crime.

It is the first time in the UK that offences against these groups will have been recognised with this distinction. Until now, only offences against race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity have been...

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Two found guilty of conspiracy to rob and murder Devon songstress Joss Stone

Today at Exeter Crown Court, Junior Bradshaw aged 32 years and Kevin Liverpool, aged 35 years, both from Manchester, were found guilty of conspiracy to rob and murder Joss Stone.

Kevin Liverpool has been sentenced to life imprisonment and will serve a minimum of 10 years and 8 months.

The sentencing of Junior Bradshaw has been adjourned until a later date.

Following the...

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Tribute to victim of King Harry Ferry incident

The following is a tribute to Mrs Ann Pewter from her family when a car in which she was a passenger went into the water from the slipway:

Following the tragic death of Mrs Ann Pewter at the King Harry Ferry on Wednesday 20 March 2013, the family are still coming to terms with her loss.

Ann and her husband had retired to this beautiful part of the country and had lived in...

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"The BBC’s best days lie ahead" - Tony Hall sets out "next chapter" for the BBC

Today, in his first day in the job, Tony Hall, the new Director-General of the BBC, set out the "next chapter" for the BBC, telling staff that he believed "with imagination and hard work, the BBC's best days lie ahead of us.”

In an email to all staff, he outlined a number of questions he believes the BBC needs to address over the coming months. He told staff that he wants to listen to...

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Police concerned for missing Cornwall woman

Police in West Cornwall are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Meryl Cameron who has been missing from her home address in Canonstown, Hayle since the evening of 29/3/13.

Meryl Cameron is described as white and 54 years old, of slight build with blonde hair cut into a bob.

She is the owner of a Renault Megane car WK62 YMC cream in colour, which was located at a...

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Calls for world leaders to mark Mayflower 2020

The Leader of Plymouth City Council is writing to the Prime Minister to call for the support of world leaders for an international event to celebrate Mayflower 2020.

Councillor Tudor Evans is calling on David Cameron to acknowledge Mayflower 2020 in Plymouth as the official UK festival and to lend his support for a plan to invite the US President and Prime Minister to come to the city...

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