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A project to protect and improve river access in Devon and Cornwall is launched in the region.

Large surf and strong offshore winds prompt a warning after 200 surfers are pulled to safety.

A police officer from Somerset appears at Exeter Magistrates Court on charges of rape and misconduct.

UK Independence Party gathers for its conference in Torquay with the search for a leader top of its agenda.

Care homes are asked by a hospital to return pyjamas and gowns because of a "severe shortage".

A new pre-school facility opens on the site where nursery worker Vanessa George sexually abused children.

Three School Reporters interview diver Tom Daley.

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SPECTATORS will be spoilt for choice when deciding where to watch The Tour of Britain in Devon and Somerset on Tuesday 14 September and Wednesday 15 September.

There will be...

COMMUNITIES across Devon and Somerset are preparing to make the most of one of Britain’s biggest sporting events as it passes their doorsteps.

The Tour of Britain will race...

THE Tour of Britain is just days away and thousands of schoolchildren across Devon and Somerset are expected to turn out to watch Britain’s premier cycle race when it...

A major project for a new library and community hub in Cullompton has been approved by councillors today.

Devon County Council’s Development Management Committee unanimously gave the green light...

FAMILIES ACROSS DEVON can apply for a secondary school place for their child for next year from today (Sep 1).

Parents of children who are now starting in Year 6...

Eleven year old Hannah White is celebrating after completing her 100th book to earn a Booktrack certificate and gold badge.

Hannah, who has just left Copplestone Primary School to join...

Young people in Dawlish will get a first look at their new state of the art integrated youth centre when it opens for business next week (Saturday 11 September).

The...

DEVON and Somerset County Councils are giving their full backing to The Prostate Cancer Charity Tour Ride, with dozens of councillors and staff signing up to take part in the...

A FORTNIGHT of cycling celebrations in Devon will get underway with the arrival of the Great Tour in Seaton at around 5pm on Saturday 4 September.

As Devon and Somerset...

LEARNING in Dartmouth is to be transformed in the new term, with the opening of Devon’s first "all-through” educational academy on 8 September.

Devon County Council has welcomed...

A former MI6 worker from London is given a 12-month jail sentence for trying to sell top secret material for £2m.

On the M25 clockwise between junctions J10 and J12, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 3:30 pm.

Lord Prescott says he is prepared to take legal action to find out whether News of The World journalists hacked into his phone messages.

The US shed 54,000 jobs in August as the government dismissed more temporary census workers, but a rise in private sector employment offered hope that the economy could fend off a second recession

Traders are piling into risky bets after a better than expected US labour market report reinforced hopes that the US economy can avoid sliding back into recession.

Veteran broadcaster Sarah Kennedy is leaving BBC Radio 2's Dawn Patrol show - 34 years after joining the station

The newlyweds, who tied the knot on August 7th, went out for a romantic meal at Mayfair restaurant Locanda Locatelli last night, holding hands and looking loved-up.

A pathologist at the centre of a row over a death at the G20 protests is suspended.

The BBC denies the director general compromised its independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the government's spending cuts.

The BBC denies the director general compromised its independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the government's spending cuts.

Allotment holders wage war on 'greedy' National Trust after rent is hiked 400% - Deep in this picturesque slice of Purbeck countryside something has erupted to disturb the rural idyll: the threat of a 400 per cent rent rise. [Money Mail]

Cameron is new UK prime minister - David Cameron is the UK's new prime minister, bringing the Conservatives back into power after 13 years. [Front Page News]

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson told to allow walkers to use footpath - The television presenter Jeremy Clarkson is told to reopen a footpath through his property on the Isle of Man. [Front Page News]

Where are you most likely to survive a heart attack? You're better off in a Swiss brothel than a public building in Britain - One in three people who have a heart attack dies before reaching hospital. Experts believe these figures could be reduced drastically if there were more defibrillators in public places. [Health]

Public opinion will force a Lib Lab party to have a new election.The answer is not to have a Lib Lab pack in the national Interest.
If there is a New Election there will be no Liberal candidates voted in.

South Africa given extra Cup cash - The man running the 2010 World Cup for Fifa admits an extra £67m had to be injected into the project to ensure hosts South Africa were ready on time. [Front Page News]

Greek economy 'to shrink by 3%' - The European Commission says it expects the Greek economy to shrink by 3% this year, amid continued market jitters. [Business]

Three killed in Greece protests - At least three people are killed in Greece as protesters set fire to a bank building during a general strike over austerity measures. [Front Page News]

Cameron 'going all out' for win - David Cameron says he is "going all out" to win the election, as he cotninues his round-the-clock final push for votes. [Front Page News]

More schools fail Ofsted checks - More schools in England are being judged as inadequate in Ofsted's new-style inspections, according to figures just released. [Front Page News]

A street light opposite my house in Milbury Lane has been out for a long time. With winter and the dark nights coming it would be good to have the added bonus of this light as its the only one until the bend in the road and it would feel safer as the lane is very dark without it.
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On 1 Aug I reported that grasscutters had simply blown the cuttings into the road and left them to turn into a mushy mess. On the morning of 31 Aug they did the same again. So far it has not been swept and has blown about the road & pavement, and piled on top of the mess still there from last time. It is also a slip hazard at a crossing point.
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Taxis always parked in the turning area and on the bend belong ing to a taxi firm in east park road.
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There are 2 street lamps on during the day but off at night near the point where Lynway changes from path to road. Pedestrians can see nothing as the path is overhung by trees.
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Stapledon Lane is being used as a rat run by speeding drivers and Sat Navusers instead of them using North Street which is often congested. Can the Council not put up 20 mph speed limit signs and designated signs stating access only? We have many old and infirm residents in the Lane and young children,residences open onto the Lane on one side and the pavement on the other side is too narrrow for pams or wheelchair use, necessitating people to walk in the Lane. It is just a matter of time before an accident happens.
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There is a drain next to my barn which is at the bottom of an incline which has become blocked and caused some minor flooding in my barn where i currently store books and equipment. I understand that this drain has not been cleared for some time and that a neighbour has previously contacted about this. Please can this be cleared. many thanks
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In front of the exit to the main car park there are 2 slabs at an angle. One of them is raised 40 - 50mm and may trip someone over Thank you
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Outside the entrance to the main car park there is quite a large pot hole developing. Thank you
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By the Bus shelter some of the 2 metre high? railings round the Torridge District Council owned? village green are leaning over the pavement. In a wind they could fall onto someone. It looks like the workmen neglected to use the correct concrete bases for the railings which were put there to keep the public safe! Instead they could hurt someone.
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Recent works to replace drains and underground pipe work have left large 'lip''s running along the length of Youings drive. These have formed after the Tarmac used to resurface the channel that was dug has sunken below the level of the rest of the road. To a car this is a minor annoyance, but to motorcycles and peddal cycles it is similar to having a second kirb running along the centre of the road, and extremely dangerous. Please arrange for remedial works to take place.
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I have seen rats on the path and in the play area. This path is also over grown and need the hedge trimming
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The pavement/path width between Queen Elizabeth Drive and the A377 is almost completely blocked by overgrown vegetation. This path is used daily by nearly 300 residents of Q.E.D. to access the bus stop, schools and shops. This path has been reported to various councillors and council depts. but nothing is ever done.

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The last streelight before the chicane on the footpath from willhays close through to rydon acres has not worked for months. It makes it very scary to walk through at night. Once you walk through the chicane towards rydon acres there are lots of nettles growing down side of path which are narrowing pathway.
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Excessive dog barking coming from No16 Willow Walk Could someone at least send them a letter about the subject, which might improve the situation - we have had no such luck!
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One light has been permanently on for 48 hours
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The top of Hulham Road is a disaster area. The road is in desparate need of resurfacing. Some local pothole repairs have been made recently but the situation is still dangerous
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After last nights fire to gain access the firemen had to cut down the fence to the bus station in Fore st. This fence is still not repaired which means it is open to all this is dangerous as youths can now get in and could set fire to it again. please can you arrange to get this site secure
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I live in the area and noticed that are major internal and external work is carried out on the building 2 Montpellier Road. Having lived here for a very long time, I am aware that the building is listed but I have not noticed any planning/listed building consent notifications being displayed and am concerned that the work is carried out without consent which may alter the character of the building.
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Parking spaces are blocked off by beer barrels and cones outside 2 houses. This situation has been going on for over 2 weeks
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The pavement is damaged outside 4 Forde Park.
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A bomb kills at least 42 people at a Shia Muslim rally in the south-western city of Quetta, the second attack on Pakistan's religious minority in days.

Portuguese judges find an ex-ambassador, a former TV presenter and five others guilty over the sexual abuse of children.

Two women who were arrested after trying to take a dead relative on to a plane at Liverpool John Lennon Airport will face no charges.

The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rise in global food prices.

A teenager pleads not guilty to murdering her 61-year-old father along with three other people.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians are doomed to fail, in the first regional reaction to the talks.

With a heavy security presence, Mozambique's capital is calm after two days of riots, however there are reports of clashes in Chimoio city.

A former MI6 worker is given a 12-month jail sentence for trying to sell top secret material for £2m.

Lord Prescott says he is prepared to take legal action to find out whether News of The World journalists hacked into his phone messages.

Two police officers are suspended from driving duties after crashing a car they had seized from a suspected drink-driver.

Veteran broadcaster Sarah Kennedy is leaving BBC Radio 2's Dawn Patrol show - 34 years after joining the station

Several "potential victims of human trafficking" have been rescued in raids on suspected brothels in Belfast, police say.

A pathologist at the centre of a row over the death of a man during the G20 protests is suspended from the medical register for three months.

The BBC denies the director general compromised its independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the government's spending cuts.

The former Liberal Democrat MP Sir Cyril Smith has died, aged 82, the party confirms.

The US economy shed another 54,000 jobs in August, the third month in a row that jobs have been lost, official figures show.

Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs.

One in four state primary schools in England has no male teacher, statistics show.

Welsh MP Chris Bryant says he believes his answer machine messages were intercepted by journalists at a tabloid newspaper.

Edinburgh Fringe officials defend their decision to count customers of free shows in their box office returns.

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Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1018mb, Humidity: 56%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 06:20BST, Sunset: 19:37BST

The Council’s record office has been able to digitise 15 scrapbooks of original newspaper cuttings relating to the Astor family, thanks to a grant from the Meadowbrook Charitable Trust.

Young people in Plymouth will be finding out more about local politics and having a say on how their communities are run during this year’s European Local Democracy Week.

Plymouth City Council is launching a new road safety campaign to put a stop to dangerous and inconsiderate parking.

Swimmers and water users are being given the all clear to go in the sea along the Hoe Foreshore and within the breakwater after water samples were found to be normal.

Swimmers and water users are being reminded not to swim in the sea along the Hoe Foreshore or within the breakwater this weekend.

Swimmers and water users are being warned not to swim in the sea along the Hoe Foreshore or within the breakwater this weekend.

Plymouth City Council is challenging motorists to gear up for Devon Car Free Day on Wednesday 22 September by finding a fun, green way to travel.

If you’re mad about motors or military history you’re in for a treat at Mount Edgcumbe this weekend.

It's all about adults at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery this autumn, with lunchtime talks, ‘Art Bites’ tours and contemporary craft workshops.

Discover some of Plymouth’s history this month at a series of events organised by the Council’s record office and museums service to mark this year’s Heritage Open Days.

Metro Bank has made an encouraging start to life on Britain's High Street attracting more customers than expected, says its chief executive

HSBC today announced plans to stock £5 notes in nearly 400 cash machines as the Bank of England is keen to get more into circulation

Northern Rock has launched a new version of its popular one-year Isa at 2.85%. Should you take advantage?

Recruitment firm Hays reported signs of recovery in the jobs market, particularly in finance, but warned not enough jobs are being created

A cooling global economy and an impending austerity squeeze in Britain will make the Bank of England wait well into next year before hiking interest rates, according to a Reuters poll

One in three cashback website users have never received their cash - so are these websites a con?

Carluccio's, the Italian restaurant group and delicatessen, has agreed to be bought for £90m by the Dubai-based Landmark Group

BHP Billiton is on a charm offensive in the US as shareholders continue to turn their noses up at its £25bn hostile bid for fertiliser firm Potash

HSBC, Europe's biggest bank and one of Britain's biggest companies, has threatened to leave its London HQ if planned bank reforms are pushed through

Caution on behalf of traders awaiting US jobs data later today sees the FTSE 100 edge 9.38 up to 5,380.42

Pumpmaker Weir Group has snapped up the valves business of India's BDK Engineering for around £40m

The Restaurant Group saw its shares spike on rumours of a pending takeover by puns group Mitchells & Butlers

Improved revenues at the rail and bus operator were offset by a £30m cut in taxpayer-funded handouts to its rail division

McBride has declared that it has fought off fierce competition from branded rivals after posting record annual sales and profits

Energy efficiency company Eaga said public sector cuts are unlikely to hit its business

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