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A giant bird, a frightened congregation and a Cornish legend that's survived for centuries... 馃懟 馃 Hear the Halloween tale of the creature said to have terrorised parishioners at Ladock Church. Listen here: bbc.in/4A2HBHl 馃摳 James Kitto
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Mayor defects from Greens after Zionism motion bbc.in/4yNay8X

Mayor defects from Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion

Drew Creek joins the Labour party after the policy motion was passed earlier this month.

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Could AI help protect wildlife? 馃 Researchers recorded 98m bat calls in 310 woodlands across Britain. Scientists say it would have taken more than 30 years to analyse without AI. Read more: bbc.in/3W49CzF 馃尦 馃摳 Daniel Hargreaves
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The government says more than 拢100bn is being invested in water infrastructure, including plans for nine new reservoirs. But with reservoir levels at record lows in some parts of the UK, how close are we to running out of water? 馃挧 Read more: bbc.in/3WjBwHS
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A pig has become an unlikely vegetable gardener after being fed pumpkins last Halloween. 馃巸馃惙 Matt Rawlinson was amazed to discover a pumpkin patch growing in Gloria the pig's pen months later - despite the clay ground. 馃挬馃尡
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Largest woodland bat survey a 'nice story of AI for good' bbc.in/4ipO5Zo

AI makes Britain's largest woodland bat survey possible, scientists say

Some of Britain's rarest and most threatened bats have been recorded in the south-west of England.

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How close are we to running out of water? bbc.in/4A2aC62

Severe drought: How close are we to running out of water?

Reservoir levels have risen slightly after two storms brought heavy rain, but concerns remain.

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A routine chimney sweep turned into a wildlife rescue in Cornwall 馃 Chimney sweep Rob Stead spotted an owl peering through the glass of the wood-burning stove. He told us the full story. Listen here: bbc.in/3W0UdA7 馃摳 Rob Stead
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Wettest week for two years after named storms bbc.in/47SNc70

Wettest week for two years during named storms

Storms Austen and Boelo brought the most amount of rain in a week since October 2024.

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The South West reacts to Budget announcements bbc.in/4BQiFVl

The South West reacts to Budget announcements

Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.

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People across parts of the South West say they're receiving Royal Mail deliveries only about once a fortnight. 馃摤 Royal Mail said it had experienced "short-term local challenges" but had "taken steps to improve performance". Read the full story here: bbc.in/4idLumF
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South West Water given lowest environmental rating bbc.in/4ziTLvR

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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A woman who survived a cardiac arrest at a concert thanks to the quick actions of event staff is urging more people to learn CPR. 鉂わ笍 Esther Baker said she was given "another chance at life" because people around her knew what to do. Read more: bbc.in/4imbahb
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A new world champion stand up paddleboarder from Cornwall is hoping her story can help inspire others. Ginnie Betts was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 13 months ago and has just come home with two gold medals and a silver 馃憦 More: bbc.in/4yHYNAI
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Narnia book found in charity shop sells for 拢1k bbc.in/4idiZ8O

Rare Narnia book sold in Cornwall charity shop sells for 拢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/4e6cFgL

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/4kgouVu

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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Residents report ongoing postal delays bbc.in/4zVertr

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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While Devon is set to get an elected mayor from 2028, Cornwall has been placed on a separate devolution pathway. Cornwall Council says the move recognises Cornwall's unique cultural status and secures more powers without introducing a mayor. More here: bbc.in/4st6TM9
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Single elected mayor to cover all Devon in 2028 bbc.in/4BCDLGC

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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