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Campaigners fear loss of 'public' playing fields bbc.in/4xLV8Bw

Campaigners fear loss of 'public' Totnes playing fields

They say a booking system is "a modern enclosure of public space and leisure time".

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Butterfly populations 'could crash' due to weather bbc.in/4yfSxRc

Hot and dry weather could lead to butterfly 'population crash'

More than 77,000 butterflies were recorded in Devon while 47,000 were spotted in Cornwall this July.

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Fishermen seek urgent help with soaring fuel costs bbc.in/4xLDJJa

UK fishermen seek urgent government help with soaring fuel costs

The fishing industry calls on ministers to follow the EU's lead and provide subsidies.

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Town criers celebrate their 'corners of the world' bbc.in/4yib0N2

South West town criers celebrate their 'corners of the world'

Some town councils are advertising to recruit for the ancient role of town crier.

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Coastal path sign that sent millions on their way up for auction bbc.in/4d5x70Q

SW Coast Path sign that sent millions on their way up for auction

The signpost at the start of the 629.75-mile walk has been replaced - ready for someone to give it a new home.

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Inquest opened into Taylor Charlton's death bbc.in/4iTgEk9

Inquest opened into Taylor Charlton's death in Devon

A large search was conducted after the teenager was reported missing in May.

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Pumpkin farmers have mixed harvest bbc.in/4hN0szC

Pumpkin farmers have mixed harvest in South West

The summer's hot weather and drought has thrown up issues for farmers to contend with.

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Alex Warren to headline music festival bbc.in/4ruzYGD

Alex Warren first headliner for Live at Powderham festival 2027

The booking follows a breakthrough period that saw his album Wildchild top charts in the UK and US.

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Improved composure helping Pepple score goals bbc.in/4jnY03S

Bim Pepple: Plymouth Argyle striker's improved composure helping him score goals

Bim Pepple says a change in his mental focus and working with a sports psychologist has contributed to good goalscoring form.

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Man City youngster Samuel hopes to progress at Exeter bbc.in/4rteolA

Lakyle Samuel: Manchester City youngster hopes to progress at Exeter City

Manchester City youngster Lakyle Samuel hopes his time on loan at League Two side Exeter City can develop his game.

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Plymouth boss Cleverley targets League One summit bbc.in/4yVRN3G

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle targeting top spot in League One

Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley feels it would show how far his side have come if they can go top of League One.

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Man with MND organises sea dip to raise awareness bbc.in/4yxPCDX

Man with MND organises sea dip in Brighton to raise awareness

Jon Machell and his friends have so far raised a combined £117,000 for the MND Association.

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Force downgraded over victim safety failings bbc.in/3VOIFQ4

Devon and Cornwall Police downgraded over victim safety failings

It comes just two months after inspectors raised concerns about investigations and safeguarding.

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Paddleboarder aims for record-breaking challenge bbc.in/4rwvSNZ

Torquay paddleboarder aims for record-breaking challenge

Brendon Prince will eat and sleep on a paddleboard in a bid to paddle 311 miles (500km) non-stop.

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Meeting on maternity services suspension bbc.in/4hkRVCD

Meeting on maternity services suspension in North Devon

It was hoped maternity services would reopen by Tuesday 29 September however this has been delayed

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The best of Devon honoured at awards ceremony bbc.in/4Aya0WL

Devon Make A Difference 2026 community winners revealed

Community heroes are celebrated at the BBC Radio Devon Make A Difference Awards.

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Irow's goalscoring form impressing Plymouth boss bbc.in/4xBVAlD

Oliver Irow: Plymouth Argyle's Tottenham youngster impressing on loan

Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he has been impressed with the impact Tottenham Hotspur loanee Oliver Irow has made on his side.

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Triple killer custody officer 'shocked' over killings bbc.in/4yd8aZX

Triple killer custody officer 'shocked' over Exeter killings

A jury is hearing inquests for Anthony Payne and twins Dick and Roger Carter, who died in 2019.

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Escaped python rescued from tree by member of public bbc.in/4rrgzpU

Escaped python rescued from tree in Plymouth by member of public

The person used a ladder to get the non-venomous snake, before it was taken to a vet.

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