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A man posing as a barrister flees a court in Devon after a senior judge becomes suspicious of him.

The daughter of a Plymouth man killed by a psychiatric patient eight years ago is horrified the killer has committed further offences.

Fifty staff at a Devon building firm are made redundant as a business goes into liquidation.

A 50-year-old man from Paignton is jailed for five years for possessing nearly 40,000 indecent images of children.

Former member of British rock group ELO, Mike Edwards, is killed in a freak accident when a hay bale crushes his van.

A £3m library project is approved by the county council for Cullompton.

Three School Reporters interview diver Tom Daley.

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Tourism businesses concerned about the disruption caused by severe weather conditions are being given the opportunity to hear how they can plan for a more secure future.

Devon’s Green...

BIDEFORD’s AMBITIOUS new £54 million secondary school will welcome students for the first time this week.

The new Bideford College buildings have been completed on time and on budget...

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...

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]

Some of the UK's rarest bumblebees are at risk of becoming extinct as a result of inbreeding, research suggests.

Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise cholesterol levels in children after finding a link.

Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say.

Criminals have managed to clone prepayment meter keys in order to make money by offering discounted credit to customers.

Retail sales rose in August, partly thanks to strong sales of children's clothing ahead of the new school year, figures suggest.

The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has hindered its investigations by repeatedly objecting to its choice of inspectors.

A study suggests climate change is not responsible for civil wars in Africa, challenging widely held assumptions.

Teams in Guatemala resume rescue work following devasting mudslides which have killed at least 44 people.

Plans to change the way MPs are elected to Parliament survive their first Commons hurdle - despite criticism from Tory MPs.

Former Liverpool and Lyon boss Gerard Houllier is set to be appointed as Aston Villa's new manager on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands.

Emmerdale wins three prizes at the TV Choice Awards, with EastEnders taking the prize for best soap in its 25th anniversary year.

A father speaks of his shock after his eight-year-old son picked up a pipe bomb in a school playground in Antrim.

Severe disruption is expected on London Underground as the first workers begin a 24-hour strike.

People with a mental illness are no more likely to be violent unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study suggests.

Labour MPs demand the police investigation into alleged phone-hacking by News of the World reporters is reopened, at an urgent Commons session.

Two British soldiers who died in Afghanistan and in a UK hospital on the same day are named by the Ministry of Defence.

More than 60 children were involved a collision between two school buses in south Wales, say police.

The number of foreign students let into the UK is "unsustainable", minister Damian Green says in his first major speech on immigration.

France faces disruption in a strike over pension reform on Tuesday, when MPs will also debate a ban on full face veils and a new security bill.

President Barack Obama announces a $50bn infrastructure plan as part of efforts to jump-start the faltering US economy.

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Work to replace traffic lights around Manadon roundabout is due to begin on Monday 13 September.

Devon-based author Tania Crosse will be visiting Southway Library on Tuesday 14 September to talk about her writing.

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.

We round up what the money pages were telling you this weekend, from plunging pensions to why your neighbours debts may hurt your mortgage

Good dividends don't just help those looking for income, they also boost long term returns. So how do you spot a good dividend payer

The tax rebate fiasco took a new twist today, with claims more than 10m people may be in line to get a rebate

I am on track for an NHS pension worth about £12,000 a year when I retire. I have savings, so should I top up?

New car sales nearly halved in August as the end of the car scrappage scheme continues to dampen demand

I have inherited more than 300,000 Canadian dollars from my aunt. How can I convert this to sterling in the most efficient way?

More than four million of the most vulnerable consumers are being unnecessarily blocked from getting their hands on cash

Shopping around for insurance by phone or on a comparison website is easy, provided you are 'normal'. But it is a different matter if something about you or what you need to cover is out of the ordinary

Biba - the label that helped make the 1960s swing is relaunched as a High Street brand

Dan Hyde took a break from lambasting Santander and dissecting retirement reforms to chill out. But can a spa trip stave off the stress of modern living?

Pressure is growing for a shake-up of public sector pensions with calls from another influential organisation for employees to work longer and pay more

Aston Villa and Fulham sponsor FxPro will float on the stock market less than three years after launch

Drivers have been warned that cowboy clampers will try to hit them hard over the next few months - we tell advise what to do if you're a victim

A worldwide internet scam which fraudulently takes money over the phone for 'virus help' has been targeting computer users - usually over 50s

As HSBC and other big banks withdraw from Britain's High Street, smaller societies are trying to step into the breach. We take a closer look

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