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Charity connects young people with professionals bbc.in/48cka2a

Young and Talented Cornwall charity helps young people to network

Young and Talented Cornwall says the initiative young people a chance to broaden horizons.

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Baby loss mural remembers 157 babies and families bbc.in/4i4RCh8

Devon charity unveils baby loss memorial in memory of 157 babies

The memorial at the Luna's Fund's Plymouth offices was unveiled as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week.

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Paddleboarder triumphs after cancer diagnosis bbc.in/4ePogRw

Cornwall paddleboarder triumphs after cancer diagnosis

Paddleboarder Ginnie Betts wins two gold medals and a silver at the world championships in Italy.

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Should we switch time zones for lighter evenings? bbc.in/3WnXiKv

Should we switch time zones for lighter evenings?

A move to Central European Time (CET) would mean lighter evenings and darker mornings.

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First storm of season brings day of disruption bbc.in/4zdhI7O

Storm Austen: First storm of season brings day of disruption

Thousands of homes are left without power while schools closed as Storm Austen hit.

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Gang paid for extra baggage allowance to smuggle drugs bbc.in/4Ab0eJl

Gang who smuggled drugs through Birmingham Airport jailed

The gang were arrested at Birmingham Airport after flying from Thailand via Paris in 2024.

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Striker Dennis leaves Torquay United bbc.in/3TSqNU7

Louis Dennis: Torquay United striker leaves club

Torquay United striker Louis Dennis leaves the National League South club.

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Record-breaker rewarded with whisky from the King bbc.in/3TXwrEt

Record adventurer rewarded with whisky from the King

Dave 'Dinger' Bell set off from the west coast of Peru on 9 November last year.

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Scully hopes to stay at Exeter for 'many more years' bbc.in/4BlszxR

Anthony Scully: Exeter City forward hopes to stay for 'many more years'

Anthony Scully hopes he can extend his stay at Exeter City after his impressive start to life at the League Two club.

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Torquay must move on after missing out on Leicester tie bbc.in/4zNENO0

Torquay United must move on after missing out on Leicester City FA Cup tie - Jimmy Ball

Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball says his players have to "move on" after missing out on a glamourous first-round FA Cup tie.

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Exeter's Wyatt suffers fresh injury blow bbc.in/4z99MEq

Tommy Wyatt: Exeter Chiefs back suffers fresh injury blow

Exeter back Tommy Wyatt could be out until December after injuring his ankle.

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Satellite images reveal scale of reservoirs' decline bbc.in/3UKjM82

Satellite pictures reveal scale of reservoir's 'exceptionally low' levels

Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor was 13% earlier in October, despite being full to capacity in March.

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What happens next after police force downgrade? bbc.in/4yFq0Ef

Improvements to Devon and Cornwall Police will not be 'quick fix'

Devon and Cornwall Police was downgraded from Level Two to Level Three this year.

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Storm Austen hits south-west England and the Channel Islands bbc.in/3UHyYmo

Storm Austen hits Cornwall, Devon, Jersey and Guernsey with strong winds up to 80mph expected

Cornwall and parts of west Devon are under a Met Office amber warning, while Jersey is under a red warning as Storm Austen lashes the region.

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Cleverley to go back to basics with Plymouth bbc.in/4iAa9C0

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss goes back to basics in search of win

Tom Cleverley says he will go back to basics for Plymouth Argyle's preparations for their trip to Cambridge United.

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Target exceeded in quay £100k fundraising drive bbc.in/3VZE5ie

Target exceeded in historic Cornwall quay £100k fundraising drive

Supporters in Gorran Haven hope the quay is fixed before most winter storms arrive.

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Jury weighs if shortcomings were factor in deaths bbc.in/4zMOFYv

Jury to decide if shortcomings contributed to Exeter deaths

Alexander Lewis-Ranwell had been released from custody hours before he killed three elderly men.

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Exeter bring in forward Goedhals from South Africa bbc.in/4k7G7qn

Andre Goedhals: Exeter Chiefs bring in forward from South Africa

Exeter sign forward Andre Goedhals from South African side Pumas.

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South West Water waiting for 'recharge season' bbc.in/4ibtSq6

South West Water waiting for 'recharge season' to refill lakes

The company says plans are in place for handling the severe drought declared last week.

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Murder arrest after man found in wheelie bin bbc.in/4yxypJC

Murder arrest after man found in Plymouth wheelie bin

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police.

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