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South West Water given lowest environmental rating bbc.in/47M0vGq
South West Water given lowest environmental rating

South West Water given lowest environmental rating

The water firm is performing "significantly below target" for pollution by the Environment Agency.

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Plymouth Parkway sell out FA Cup first round tie bbc.in/4ySwxM2
Plymouth Parkway sell out FA Cup first round tie against Berkhamsted

Plymouth Parkway sell out FA Cup first round tie against Berkhamsted

Plymouth Parkway will welcome seventh-tier rivals Berkhamsted to Bolitho Park on 9 November.

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Narnia book found in charity shop sells for £1k bbc.in/4A5Ea2F
Rare Narnia book sold in Cornwall charity shop sells for £1k

Rare Narnia book sold in Cornwall charity shop sells for £1k

A volunteer spotted a first edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe "completely by chance".

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Woman saved by CPR has "another chance at life" bbc.in/48ksKfn
Cornwall woman saved by quick CPR encourages others to learn

Cornwall woman saved by quick CPR encourages others to learn

South West Ambulance Service says immediate action is vital for better patient outcomes.

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Police adopting protocol to find missing veterans bbc.in/3VZzNHL
Devon and Cornwall Police adopt protocol to find missing veterans

Devon and Cornwall Police adopt protocol to find missing veterans

Veterans and service personnel can self-refer to the protocol, or friends and family members can.

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Best of north Devon showcased by young filmmakers bbc.in/4stH7Y2
Best of north Devon showcased by young filmmakers in competition

Best of north Devon showcased by young filmmakers in competition

Judging of entries is underway with the announcement of a winner due on Monday 2 November.

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Residents report ongoing postal delays bbc.in/4if1WmE
Residents report concerns over ongoing postal delays

Residents report concerns over ongoing postal delays

People in Devon and Cornwall say they are not receiving important letters on time.

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Single elected mayor to cover all Devon in 2028 bbc.in/48kImj3
Single elected mayor to cover all major Devon councils in 2028

Single elected mayor to cover all major Devon councils in 2028

The figurehead will cover the county's three main areas of Devon County, Plymouth and Torbay.

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Waste dumping trial 'a sign' not to break rules bbc.in/4eXEB6K
Cornwall waste dumping prosecution 'a sign' not to break rules

Cornwall waste dumping prosecution 'a sign' not to break rules

Paul Stephens, 58, of Malpas, Truro deposited at least 25,000 tonnes of waste on land in Cornwall.

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Murder arrest made after woman found dead bbc.in/48mCmX0
Torquay murder arrest made after woman found dead

Torquay murder arrest made after woman found dead

Devon and Cornwall Police say there will be "a heightened police presence" as enquiries continue.

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Agencies pledge to learn from triple killings bbc.in/4yMskcI
Police and health bosses pledge to learn from triple killings

Police and health bosses pledge to learn from triple killings

An 80-year-old man and a pair of 84-year-old twins were attacked by Alexander Lewis-Ranwell in 2019.

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Hospital managers seek to boost low staff morale bbc.in/4e5BwRU
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust seek to boost low staff morale

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust seek to boost low staff morale

The trust brings back awards to celebrate the dedication of workers, amid efforts to cut jobs.

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Geothermal plant plans to drill four more wells bbc.in/4sxXPFY
Eden Geothermal plans to drill four more wells in Cornwall

Eden Geothermal plans to drill four more wells in Cornwall

The Eden Project's partner organisation also proposes an increase in power generation capacity.

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Exeter Chiefs ready to welcome centre McLeod bbc.in/3URQODl
Dallas McLeod: Exeter Chiefs ready to welcome New Zealand centre

Dallas McLeod: Exeter Chiefs ready to welcome New Zealand centre

Exeter boss Rob Baxter is excited about Dallas McLeod's impeding arrival from New Zealand.

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Special memories will be lost if orchard axed - girl bbc.in/47PuAVs
Special memories will be lost if Devon orchard axed, says girl

Special memories will be lost if Devon orchard axed, says girl

A nine-year-old girl has been campaigning to save a orchard that is under threat of being bulldozed.

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'Sense of shock' 10 years on from hotel city fire bbc.in/4ik8CA9
Exeter residents reflect 10 years on from Royal Clarence fire

Exeter residents reflect 10 years on from Royal Clarence fire

The fire at "England's first hotel" remains one of the biggest such incidents in the South West.

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Cancer trust 'changed course' of my life - survivor bbc.in/4jECpEC
Cornwall teen says cancer trust 'changed course' of her life

Cornwall teen says cancer trust 'changed course' of her life

Rosie Sanderson says she benefited from organised sailing trips after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Ball slams Torquay squad after AFC Totton loss bbc.in/4eC7aXj
Torquay United 'nowhere near good enough' in AFC Totton defeat

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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Truro City go second after Slough Town victory bbc.in/4yLwqBS
Truro City go second in National League South after Slough Town win

Truro City go second in National League South after Slough Town win

Truro City move up to second place in National League South after coming from a goal down to beat Slough Town 3-1.

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Maternity unit stays suspended after latest review bbc.in/4iEQ2CJ
North Devon hospital maternity unit stays suspended after review

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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