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Residents fears over bar bid for adult entertainment
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Adult entertainment would be unsuitable in a Torbay bar, according to local residents.
Bosses at Envy, which has entrances in Abbey Road and...
Tesco hasn't given up in town store fight
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Supermarket giant Tesco says it has not given up on the fight to build a store at Dawlish.
Tesco has been embroiled in a battle with...
Concern at Royal Mail cut on bicycle fleet
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Royal Mail is planning to phase out some of its fleet of delivery bicycles.
The move, which has come under fire from environmentalists, ...
Concern as disability centre loses over half its funding
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Patients have pledged to fight service changes as a Westcountry wheelchair and prosthetics centre loses more than half its funding.
Plymouth...
Relief for kayaker as missing boat is found
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A round-Britain charity kayaker has been reunited with his stolen boat, after two fishermen found it hidden in a hedge.
James Bonell, from...
Seaside yarns tell the tale of life above and below waves
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A textile artist and an army of knitters have created a new woolly exhibition installation inspired by the Westcountry's stunning coastline.
...Serial conman preyed on lone, vulnerable web-dating women for financial gain
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A serial conman was jailed yesterday for swindling thousands of pounds from vulnerable women he met through internet dating sites.
John...
Fraudster tricked his way through double life
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The double life of John Keady was supported by an entanglement of lies designed to cheat a fortune out of his trusting victims.
...'Why I've fought to be the nail in his coffin'
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The woman whose evidence helped put serial fraudster John Keady behind bars has spoken of how she has spent two years fighting to be "the nail in...
Poet Matt to serve up odes on all things Wimbledon
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From strawberries and cream to ball boys and girls, these are the things that make Wimbledon so special.
This year a poet from Devon will...
Shipyard project goes to councillors
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The £175million plans to redevelop a 36-acre former River Dart shipyard could be in for stormy weather as they go before planners today.
...Devonport warship destroys two suspected pirate boats off Somalia
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A Westcountry warship has destroyed another two suspected pirate boats as its mission to bring stability to the Somalian coast continues.
...Flybe the first to benefit from new ash zone
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Westcountry-based Flybe has become the first airline to take advantage of new measures to minimise the disruption to flights caused by volcanic ash...
Top surfers to give coaching at academy
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Two of the UK's top surfing professionals will be coming to Cornwall next month to coach local youngsters.
Russel Winter and Mark "Igor"...
Landmark lighthouse spared closure
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A lighthouse which was earmarked for possible closure will continue lighting the way to seafarers – albeit with a reduced beam.
...Landowner rescues bid for new primary school as cabinet due to discuss
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A local landowner has come to the rescue in a five-year-long battle to build a new primary school at a village in North Cornwall.
Villagers...
Nathan in the running for £1,000 prize
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A young film-maker from Cornwall has been shortlisted in a national art competition.
Nathan Briggs, 18, of Truro, is in the running to win...
Drunken nuisance caller dialled 999
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A nuisance caller repeatedly phoned 999 for no reason, a court has heard.
Elisabeth MacLaughlin, 44, telephoned police four times on one...
Subsidy cuts will not slow us down: EDF
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The French energy giant bidding to build a replacement nuclear power plant in Somerset says the Government's pledge not to subsidise new stations...
Woman was rescued from her burning car by police officer
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A police officer who risked his own life to rescue a severely injured woman from her burning car will receive a prestigious bravery award later...
