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Ball slams Torquay squad after AFC Totton loss bbc.in/3UqKiDo

Torquay United 'nowhere near good enough' in AFC Totton defeat

Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball criticises his players after their 1-0 loss at AFC Totton National League South with 10 men.

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Maternity unit stays suspended after latest review bbc.in/4ByNOMQ

North Devon hospital maternity unit stays suspended after review

The unit has been closed since 11 August due to staff shortages.

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Man appears in court after body found in bin bbc.in/4kiUHvl

Man appears in court after body found in Plymouth wheelie bin

Mohamed Abotaka appeared via video link from prison as he was accused of murdering Ali Barzai.

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Otter sanctuary volunteer 'overjoyed' to win award bbc.in/3WOqwlU

Devon otter sanctuary volunteer 'overjoyed' to win award

Lily Herniman, 18, wins a BBC Countryfile award for her work caring for otters.

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Failings contributed to three killings, jury finds bbc.in/4zQQDqI

Failings contributed to three killingsin Exeter, jury finds

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

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Island gets huge water supply boost from storm bbc.in/4eXNfCj

Lundy Island gets huge water supply boost from Storm Austen rain

Reservoir levels on the island fell to as low as 13%, but are now up to 53%.

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England's Feyi-Waboso set to return to action bbc.in/4ijmmtE

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso: England winger set to return after hamstring issue

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso should be fit to play for England in next month's Nations Championship matches.

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Girl asks council to 'fight' in data centre row bbc.in/4zQkHTh

Girl, 9, asks council to 'fight' in Torrington data centre row

About 100 people protest against plans for a data centre and battery energy storage site.

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'Living next door to anti-social behaviour has been hell' bbc.in/4zdTbzp

Anti-social behaviour by neighbours has been 'hell', tenant says

Man calls for better support after seven years of anti-social behaviour from neighbours.

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Budget hopes as hospitality faces 'uphill battle' bbc.in/3UjrPbF

Budget hopes as South West hospitality faces 'uphill battle'

Tourism leaders warn the government further taxation in the Budget will "hinder growth".

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Murder accused acted in self-defence, court hears bbc.in/4jCvhbR

Murder accused acted in self-defence, court hears

Mark Carpenter is on trial at Plymouth Crown Court accused of murdering Harry Jackson.

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Hospital gets £8m to resolve fire risks bbc.in/4ihD6Bd

Devon hospital gets £8m for fire safety after enforcement notice

Torbay Hospital bosses say patients will be relocated and plans are under way to resolve concerns.

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Disruption expected as yellow wind warning issued bbc.in/3WbhmzK

Devon and Cornwall weather disruption as yellow warning issued

The coastguard is advising people to take care after a number of incidents in back-to-back storms.

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Baxter focuses on 'reality' of Exeter's early form bbc.in/4e1UUz7

Rob Baxter: Exeter boss focuses on 'reality' of early season form

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is not fazed by the club's difficult start to the season.

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Kite appreciates second chance after Exeter return bbc.in/4yGGnAe

Harry Kite: Exeter City midfielder appreciates second chance

Harry Kite hopes he can repay Exeter City's faith in him after his first league start since re-joining the club.

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Torquay's 'Prince of Plainmoor' Stubbs dies aged 85 bbc.in/4yHfk8c

Robin Stubbs: Torquay United legend dies aged 85

Robin Stubbs - widely regarded as one of Torquay United's greatest-ever players - dies aged 85.

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Nine women paid compensation over police abuse claims bbc.in/4kh37mU

Nine women paid compensation over police abuse claims

The force has also apologised to women who accused it of failing to investigate domestic abuse.

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Calls for MPs to focus on Clean Water Bill bbc.in/4z0jkkp

Campaigners in Exmouth call for MPs to focus on Clean Water Bill

Surfers Against Sewage say in 2025 Exmouth's sea was affected by sewage pollution for 111 days.

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Project to help tourism sector benefit from AI bbc.in/4dUog2r

Project aims to boost AI across tourism sector in South West

The University of Plymouth says students and graduates will work with the tourism sector.

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Cleverley happy as Argyle adapt to tactical change bbc.in/4spVrRw

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth boss happy as side adapts to tactical change

Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says his side's 3-2 win at Cambridge United shows they can adapt to a different system.

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