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News and updates from the county of Devon, UK - we originally started this service on "the bird app" in 2012 and now here on Bluesky
Vile Devon rapist threatened to kill victim in 'sustained campaign of abuse' #Devon
Rapist threatened to kill victim in 'sustained campaign of abuse'
He used 'fear, manipulation, and sexual violence to dominate the victim'
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Your legal rights if neighbour's building work is loud and messy #Devon
Legal rights if neighbour's loud and messy DIY work is impacting you
People should be kept informed - especially if things go wrong
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Suitcase packing reminder as common item could mean people miss flight #Devon
Suitcase packing reminder as common item could mean people miss flight
Knowing the 'safest way' to store these can avoid airport drama
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Boy, 14, and girl, 5, drown as number of water deaths since schools broke up hits nine #Devon
Boy, 14, and girl, 5, bring number of school holiday drownings to 9
A 14-year-old boy got into difficulty in the River Thames at Milwall Outer Dock on Monday, but died after being pulled from the water [National news]
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Asda is latest supermarket to pull item from shelves with 'fire risk' #Devon
Asda is latest supermarket to pull item from sale with 'fire risk'
It comes as the UK continues to experience a dry and warm summer
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Why foxes visiting your garden can be 'really valuable' for your green space #Devon
Why foxes visiting your garden can be 'really valuable'
An expert says foxes play an "important role" in promoting the local ecosystem
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Dramatic aftermath of deliberate fire at Devon beauty spot #Devon
Dramatic aftermath of deliberate fire at Devon beauty spot
A special vehicle had to be brought in as the blaze was in an area that was difficult to reach
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Council take action over unauthorised Exeter park Traveller encampment #Devon
Council take action over Traveller encampment at Exeter park
"Large amounts of rubbish" have reportedly been left there by the Travelling community
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Dad died trying to save daughter dragged into the sea while fishing #Devon
Dad died trying to save daughter dragged into the sea
The pair both drowned at Fistral Beach in Cornwall, while on holiday in the south west
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List of health conditions that may qualify you for £748 DWP payment #Devon
£748 DWP payment possible for people with these health conditions
There are hundreds of health conditions which could qualify for support
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Deliberate fire at stunning Devon country park #Devon
Deliberate fire at stunning Devon country park
It's one of many delibrate fires across the county lately
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Update for Brits who booked holidays with major travel company that went bust #Devon
Update for Brits who booked holidays as major travel company goes bust
Ski Yodl Ltd offered ski holiday packages to locations including the French Alps
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'Selected' Marks and Spencer customers get free treat 'via app today' #Devon
'Selected' Marks and Spencer customers get free treat 'via app today'
'Selected customers' will benefit, M&S said
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Heavy rain set to soak Devon on Tuesday afternoon - full list of 134 areas from Met Office #Devon
Heavy rain set to soak Devon on Tuesday afternoon - full list of areas
Weather maps show clouds will roll across the south-west for much of Tuesday
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‘Dodgy’ Fire Stick raids in 11 areas as users face fines - new update #Devon
‘Dodgy’ Fire Stick raids in 11 areas as users face fines - update
In the last month the anti-piracy crackdown has seen Sky working with the authorities to track people with the devices
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Tragic Aimee Pike's heartbreaking last message to friend #Devon
Tragic Aimee Pike's heartbreaking last message to friend
Murder accused Rowan Sutton claims Aimee took her own life but jury heard of her excited plans for more romantic dates with potential new boyfriends
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Traffic clears in Paignton town centre #Devon
Traffic clears in Devon seaside town
The town station's level crossing had reportedly failed
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Amy Dowden says 'traumatising' test result left her fearing 'going through that again' #Devon
Amy Dowden's 'traumatising' test result led to fear of 'going through it again'
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has opened up about a 'traumatising' biopsy result as she prepares for a new challenge on Celebrity Hunted with dance pal, Carlos Gu
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Legal rights if someone is filming you or your children in public #Devon
Legal rights if someone is filming you or your children in public
It can tricky knowing when someone can or can't film
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Arson suspected in Torquay beauty spot wildfire #Devon
Arson suspected in beauty spot wildfire
Trees were torched in the blaze
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Couple who quit Surrey for Devon's 'blue zone' feel 'healthier' for two reasons #Devon
Couple who quit Surrey for Devon's 'blue zone' feel 'healthier' for two reasons
A couple who took the decision to move from Surrey to Devon have spoken about two of the main benefits of making the move and how much they enjoy life
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HMRC says anyone who had children from 2002 and 2011 could claim £2,200 #Devon
HMRC says anyone who had kids from 2002 and 2011 could claim £2,200
More than 750,000 young adults could be missing out on unclaimed savings worth an average of £2,212 – here's how to find yours for free
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Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began #Devon
Almost £200K of fuel stolen every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel taken without payment soared by 20% in the five months after the conflict began on February 28
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North Devon A-road closed after crash - live updates #Devon
Devon A-road closed after crash
Expect delays in the area
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Devon crime: 19 men appear at court including violent arsonist #Devon
Devon crime: 19 men including violent fire starter
Full list of criminals appearing at court in Devon
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