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New lithium mine 'to create more than 100 jobs' bbc.in/4rD1H83

New lithium mine in Cornwall 'set to create more than 100 jobs'

Officials say demand for lithium is expected to increase by 1,100% by 2035.

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Teen with own flock of sheep wins farming award bbc.in/4rw0GOY

From pet lamb to national award, a Devon teen's farming success

Macie was recognised in the Young British Farming Awards 2026 for her "impressive" efforts.

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Heat and drought put record demand on fire service bbc.in/4hrMHVH

Heat and drought put record demand on Devon fire service

The fire service says it dealt with 'sustained levels of demand in challenging conditions'.

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Lifeguard cover reduced as summer season ends bbc.in/4rDfyeG

Lifeguard patrols reduced at Devon, Cornwall and Jersey beaches

The RNLI says as the summer season has finished some sites will move to weekend-only cover.

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Rainbow flag wrapped around castle for Pride event bbc.in/4jvy1Ye

Rainbow flag wrapped around Totnes Castle as part of Pride event

Totnes Castle is wrapped in a rainbow flag as part of the Devon town's Pride celebrations.

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Match to support footballer battling brain tumour bbc.in/3TamR0B

Women's match to support Devon footballer battling brain tumour

Plymouth Argyle will donate all ticket sale funds to Roxy Thomas who is battling a brain tumour.

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Touring rural performance group marks 25 years bbc.in/4hsBNz9

Cornwall's Carn to Cove celebrates 25 years of rural arts touring

The rural touring arts scheme has brought performances to communities for more than two decades.

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

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/4rDQpR6

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/3TvlgSW

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/4ybFv7m

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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Disappointment over bonfire night cancellation bbc.in/4rEUOmM

Disappointment over fireworks and bonfire night cancellation

It is the second year in a row that the event has been cancelled.

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PM open to giving Cornwall more devolved powers bbc.in/3VR5u5F

Andy Burnham open to Cornwall having more devolved powers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is open to giving Cornwall more advanced devolved powers.

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Coastal path sign that sent millions on their way up for auction bbc.in/3T8CPZ7

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/4hnoRum

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/4xFnMUN

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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Pumpkin farmers have mixed harvest bbc.in/4AvXtTN

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/4d5uqMH

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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Statue of lifeguard to be installed on beach bbc.in/3TS8wWK

Statue of lifeguard set to be installed on beach

The bronze sculpture due to be installed in St Ives was made by Zennor-based artist Holly Bendall.

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Improved composure helping Pepple score goals bbc.in/4xG3avB

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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