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Mayor defects from Greens after Zionism motion bbc.in/4yQvzQi

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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Largest woodland bat survey a 'nice story of AI for good' bbc.in/4zkhQSV

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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Largest woodland bat survey a 'nice story of AI for good' bbc.in/4ivWjiR

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/4if5iWU

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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Murder charge dropped after non-suspicious death bbc.in/4iN7bKr

Murder charge dropped after non-suspicious death

A man in his 50s from Torquay was initially arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Wettest week for two years after named storms bbc.in/4yOHX3g

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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Lib Dems and Reform UK in war of words over alleged shove bbc.in/4yOHgXI

Lib Dems and Reform in war of words over alleged shove

The Lib Dems claim Farage "attempted to shove" their South Devon MP but a Reform source accuses the party of "lying".

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The South West reacts to Budget announcements bbc.in/4inL1NI

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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Controversial plans for Devon councils withdrawn bbc.in/4kt1TVE

Controversial plans for Devon councils withdrawn by government

Devon is expected to have a new set of proposals for its local authorities by early next year.

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Exeter ready for 'outstanding' Salford - Taylor bbc.in/4BxbcKj

Exeter ready for 'outstanding' Salford, says manager Matt Taylor

The Grecians head to the North West to face a side six points clear at the top of League Two.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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