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Tributes paid to incredible Devon woman as man charged with her murder at luxury hotel
James Cartwright has appeared in court charged with the murder of 54-year-old Samantha Mickleburgh
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Torbay councillor's sudden death will trigger by-election
Politics
“He was a natural in his role from his very first day in the job”
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Extraordinary photos show true scale of 'last of its kind' Devon car meet
People
Thousands of petrolheads gathered and filled a retail park's car park
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Long M5 queues in Devon after vehicle flips over
Google
Delays have been reported between Topsham and Exeter services
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Main Devon A-road closed both ways following serious crash
Traffic & Travel
Emergency services are at the scene
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Devon man charged with murder of woman at luxury hotel
Axminster
Surrey Police previously said the victim and suspect were known to each other
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Devon funeral notices: Tributes paid to man, 53, who died unexpectedly
Funeral Notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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New Devon homes in 'posh postcode' territory met with fury
Letters
New plans have been submitted forming the third phase of a new housing estate near the M5
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Beloved Devon pub rejuvenated to the tune of almost £100,000
Paignton
The pub is hundreds of years old and needed a new rooftop blanket to keep the rain out - step forward a master thatcher
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Devon seafront road fiasco ends with no apology
Letters
Why is the council so keen to very publicly fall on its sword this time when far more important decisions are made that waste public finances or are taken seemingly on a whim?
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Legendary Torquay bar still a mega success like no other after 20 years
Torquay
Owner Dominic Kirkup has chalked up more than 20 years at the iconic bar, hotel and function venue on Torquay seafront
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Exeter residents could save £2,000 by signing up for this car-sharing club
Fuel Prices
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Gardener shares three 'effective' ways to stop cats pooing in your garden and digging up plants
What's On News
Cats can be annoying once they begin to use your garden as their litterbox but there are cheap ways to put them off
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Baby girl in critical condition after dog attack in South West
Dogs
The child, who is under two, was bitten inside her home in Cheltenham on Sunday, April 14. The pet dog is described as a large breed and has been seized by police
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Tragic Exmouth beach death of 24-year-old man
Exmouth
He was spotted in the sea by a dog walker
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Beloved mum and dad die of brain tumours just weeks apart
Cullompton
A 13-year-old girl lost both her parents within the space of a few months
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Exeter community hall faces bulldozer
Exeter
A new building will be constructed in its place
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A-road clears near Yealmpton after multi-vehicle crash
Devon News
The crash has left the A379 blocked in both directions
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U2 star to give BBC Gardener's World fans tour of his garden
Gardening
U2 bassist Adam Clayton will be giving fans a tour of his garden on this week's episode of BBC's Gardener's World
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Devon dad describes shock after baby girl's cancer diagnosis
Tiverton
Charlie Saunders, a father inspired by his daughter’s brave fight against cancer, is taking on the London Marathon to give back to a charity that stood by them in their darkest hours
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First-ever Exeter Street Food Festival announced
Exeter
Families are welcome and kids go free
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Dreamboys male strip show coming to Devon
Things to do in Devon
They boast an ensemble of 80 performers
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Man found seriously injured in Devon car park
Exeter
A police guard remains in place at the scene at a leisure centre and near a school Broadclyst
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Traffic slow after serious crash blocks road
Tiverton
The collision took place at the junction of Leat Street and Longdrag Hill
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Awesome Aurora Borealis light show captured from Devon
South Hams
Photographer captures Northern Lights as far south as the South Hams
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Shoppers race to buy £99 rattan egg chair worth £227 that's cheaper than Dunelm and B&Q
Shopping
The 'stylish' grey rattan hanging egg chair usually costs £227 but you can get it for under £100 at Wowcher
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Missing man found safe and well in Devon
Missing People
Paul Robin was reported missing from Bournemouth but is believed to have travelled to Exmouth and Torquay
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Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis's wife Samantha has died, aged 53
Celebs & TV
The Star Wars and Tenable star said: 'I miss her hugs'
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Fresh moves to restore Devon rail link
Bideford
Torridge councillors and local MPs have united to champion the revival of the Bideford-Barnstaple rail link
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Monty Don warns gardeners against spring lawn temptation
Gardening
Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has issued a warning to gardeners ahead of warmer weather
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Extra £10M set to repair 'huge amount of damage' on Devon's roads
Devon County Council
It's to address the issues caused by the 'extremely wet weather over the past year'
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Amazon cordless vacuum cleaner under £140 with 'battery that lasts forever'
Amazon
With powerful suction, tangle-free brush and built-in green light at a lower price - it's very tempting
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Police cordon off car park next to school in Devon
Exeter
Police are stationed at the scene which is next to Clyst Vale Community College
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Major Exeter development could revitalise tired South Street
Exeter
Former social housing flats at Concord House are being refurbished "to a luxurious standard"
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One of Devon's most iconic attractions is up for sale
Places
Bickleigh Mill is described by estate agents as "one of Devon's largest and most exciting rural shopping, eating and recreational destinations"
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Exciting details confirmed about new Devon beach restaurant
Discover Devon
Blackpool Sands Takeaway opened last April and a restaurant will follow this summer
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Popular Devon tea room shut indefinitely as operators step down
Paignton
The Friends of Oldway operated the facility at Oldway Mansion in Paignton until it was closed on health and safety grounds
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Plush new Devon seafront hotel unveils 'first of its kind' spa
Paignton
Facilities include three beauty treatment rooms and a fully-equipped gym
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Devon tip set for major £3.7million overhaul
North Devon District Council
Huge works are on the cards in North Devon
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Exeter homeless man sets up van 'garden' as protest
Exeter
Matt Howard, 35, is living in a campervan in a residents' car parking area in Exeter
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Exeter fire: Arson suspected in building blaze with area sealed off
Exeter
A fire broke out at a closed waste factory in Exeter during the early hours of Friday morning, which saw the area cordoned off by police
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Family vow to keep searching for Plymouth man who mysteriously vanished near Cornwall coast path
Devon News
Daniel Mizzi has been missing since December and his family don’t know what has happened to him
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Street violence among 19 cases heard at Devon courts
Courts
Cases heard at Exeter, Newton Abbot, and Barnstaple magistrates' courts
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Fears for future of prized beach in famous Devon town
Brixham
Plans for a brand new hotel have sparked outrage
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Devon dad hit by 'ludicrous ban' as income plummets
In the News
Fishermen are reeling over newly imposed pollack restrictions
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Traffic & Travel
Holidays
Torquay family flew to Paris because it was £100 cheaper than UK theme park trip
Mum Stefanie took her two boys to France for a whirlwind trip after realising she couldn't afford a week-long holiday
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A361 Taw Bridge reopens after concern for welfare of a girl
Barnstaple
Traffic maps show congestion throughout Barnstaple today
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A30 lane reopens after crash between Exeter and Okehampton
Traffic & Travel
The crash took place heading eastbound
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Woman suffers 'life-changing' injuries as BMW and Honda crash in Devon
Traffic & Travel
Two people were trapped in one car and had to be cut free by the fire service
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Motorcyclist dies after crash on rural road
Traffic & Travel
Emergency services were called to the crash at around 6.30am this morning (April 22)
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Crime
Police and Crime Commissioner
Devon and Cornwall Police boss battle - 'why you should vote for us'
The three candidates standing for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly explain why they should get your vote
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Dartmoor in the spotlight amid game-changer plan for Devon
Dartmoor
Major change is on the cards across key sites in the county as it looks to benefit from Freeport status
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Milton brothers murder trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts
Courts
Jack and Ben Milton have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Aaron Parrington in Torquay last year
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Exeter city centre incident sees man arrested
Exeter
It was reported that a woman was assaulted by a man
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Blundell's School: Boy accused of bloody attack 'stashed hammers in locked drawer'
Tiverton
The 16-year-old handed in a hammer during a crackdown in the dormitory a few months before the violence, the trial has heard
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Exeter
Teignmouth
New bacteria threat detected in Devon waters that can cause serious infections
The bacteria, vibrio alginolyticus, was discovered in the River Teign at Shaldon last year and can cause serious ear infections and stomach upsets, health experts say
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Shocked Exeter driver fined after parking machine mix-up
Exeter
Katie says she paid to park but was issued a £50 fine because she had used a machine responsible for parking nearby
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University of Exeter student disciplined for saying 'veganism is stupid' in his own bedroom
University of Exeter
Robert Ivinson said faced a disciplinary hearing at the University of Exeter for comments made while on the phone with a friend behind a closed door
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Milton brothers murder trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts
Courts
Jack and Ben Milton have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Aaron Parrington in Torquay last year
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Exeter Grow Coffee House owes £250k in staggering trail of debts
Exeter
Grow Coffee House closed suddenly in March
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Plymouth
Dartmoor
Dartmoor in the spotlight amid game-changer plan for Devon
Major change is on the cards across key sites in the county as it looks to benefit from Freeport status
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Mum died after 'hidden drugs ruptured' in police custody, inquest told
Plymouth
Anastasia Theofilou, 36, died at Derriford Hospital after she was arrested on suspicion of blackmail and taken to Charles Cross police station custody suite in Plymouth
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Pedestrian seriously injured in van crash that closed the A38 for hours
A38
A pedestrian in his 40s was involved in a collision with a van soon after midnight on Monday, April 22.
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Devon prisoners serving the longest sentences for murder, drugs and sex crimes
Courts
These criminals will be tasting prison food for many years to come
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Thousands attend 'last of its kind' Devon car meet with vehicles queuing for miles
Plymouth
The One Last Ride gathering was billed as the final "cruise" for the city and attracted petrolheads from as far as London to the Marsh Mills Retail Park
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Torquay
Torquay United FC
Torquay United fears new regime will have echoes of the old one
I wonder how the ‘continuity’ of George Edwards as chief executive will go down with the fans if that’s the plan. I wonder if the new people are prepared for the backlash that will come if Mr Edwards is retained.
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Ambitious consortium want Torquay United back in the Football League
Torquay United FC
The ‘preferred bidders’ are currently going through a phase of due diligence and the final sale of the club might not happen until mid-May – but the secretive consortium is understood to want a return to the National League in year one, and the EFL in year two.
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£14m Devon seaside hotel finally opens after years of delays
Torquay
The 120-room Premier Inn Torquay Harbour has created 41 jobs
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Devon's seaside big wheel under threat
Torbay Council
It may not return this year
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Torquay family flew to Paris because it was £100 cheaper than UK theme park trip
Holidays
Mum Stefanie took her two boys to France for a whirlwind trip after realising she couldn't afford a week-long holiday
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Barnstaple
Barnstaple
A361 Taw Bridge reopens after concern for welfare of a girl
Traffic maps show congestion throughout Barnstaple today
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Devon prisoners serving the longest sentences for murder, drugs and sex crimes
Courts
These criminals will be tasting prison food for many years to come
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Devon courts: 21 cases involving crack, knuckledusters and threat to burn Subway
Courts
The defendants appeared at the magistrates courts in Exeter, Barnstaple and Newton Abbot
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Devon police carry out crackdown on speeding drivers and drug dealers
Barnstaple
Four-week Operation Loki branded a success in Barnstaple
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Devon reservoir transformed into glorious 'Grand Designs' home
Dream Homes
Fairlinch has two bedrooms, jaw-dropping views, and an incredible terrace with space for a hot tub and an outdoor kitchen
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UK & World News
UK & World News
DWP advisor resigns as 34,500 claimants have to pay back benefits or face £20,000 fines
Carers who accidentally exceeded the £151 weekly earnings limit even by 1p have to pay back all the benefit
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'Unscrupulous tattooists' warning as number of parlours explodes
UK & World News
Concerns have been raised about the trend of recent years
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Martin Lewis issues warning to all Barclaycard users on 'worrying' change
UK & World News
The Money Saving Expert founder said it could double the amount of interest people pay
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New 'five minutes' update from DVLA to all UK drivers
UK & World News
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a new update for all UK drivers
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Expert warns hundreds of thousands of Brits on Universal Credit told to act now or risk 'losing out' on thousands
UK & World News
The Department of Work and Pensions is sending out letters to thousands of Brits claiming benefits - ignore it and it could hit you in the pocket
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South Hams
Firm involved with plush Devon hotel on verge of liquidation
Langdon Court Manor Ltd has called a meeting of creditors and proposed appointing a liquidator
State Pension 'act now' warning 'or face significant financial loss'
UK & World News
People who have not contributed enough have the opportunity to make up shortfalls - but only for a limited time
Shocked Exeter driver fined after parking machine mix-up
Exeter
Katie says she paid to park but was issued a £50 fine because she had used a machine responsible for parking nearby
Devon's seaside big wheel under threat
Torbay Council
It may not return this year
£14m Devon seaside hotel finally opens after years of delays
Torquay
The 120-room Premier Inn Torquay Harbour has created 41 jobs
Health
Girl, 8, narrowly avoids death using Devon tool
Caitlin-Mae was eating her tea when she suddenly went 'silent and purple' after a piece of sausage became lodged in her airway
New bacteria threat detected in Devon waters that can cause serious infections
Teignmouth
The bacteria, vibrio alginolyticus, was discovered in the River Teign at Shaldon last year and can cause serious ear infections and stomach upsets, health experts say
Devon and Cornwall Police boss battle - 'why you should vote for us'
Police and Crime Commissioner
The three candidates standing for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly explain why they should get your vote
Council leader says South West Water customers 'shouldn't pay bills'
South Hams
He said residents might refuse to pay their water rates if SWW did not commit to a wholesale upgrade of its sewerage network. And he said the company is more interested in paying dividends to shareholders than investing in a clean-up.
£14m Devon seaside hotel finally opens after years of delays
Torquay
The 120-room Premier Inn Torquay Harbour has created 41 jobs
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South Hams
Firm involved with plush Devon hotel on verge of liquidation
Langdon Court Manor Ltd has called a meeting of creditors and proposed appointing a liquidator
State Pension 'act now' warning 'or face significant financial loss'
UK & World News
People who have not contributed enough have the opportunity to make up shortfalls - but only for a limited time
Shocked Exeter driver fined after parking machine mix-up
Exeter
Katie says she paid to park but was issued a £50 fine because she had used a machine responsible for parking nearby
Devon's seaside big wheel under threat
Torbay Council
It may not return this year
£14m Devon seaside hotel finally opens after years of delays
Torquay
The 120-room Premier Inn Torquay Harbour has created 41 jobs
Health
Girl, 8, narrowly avoids death using Devon tool
Caitlin-Mae was eating her tea when she suddenly went 'silent and purple' after a piece of sausage became lodged in her airway
'Simple' ways to get rid of ants and stop them coming back
What's On News
Ants aren't just a nuisance, they can also cause damage
New bacteria threat detected in Devon waters that can cause serious infections
Teignmouth
The bacteria, vibrio alginolyticus, was discovered in the River Teign at Shaldon last year and can cause serious ear infections and stomach upsets, health experts say
Devon and Cornwall Police boss battle - 'why you should vote for us'
Police and Crime Commissioner
The three candidates standing for the role of Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly explain why they should get your vote
Council leader says South West Water customers 'shouldn't pay bills'
South Hams
He said residents might refuse to pay their water rates if SWW did not commit to a wholesale upgrade of its sewerage network. And he said the company is more interested in paying dividends to shareholders than investing in a clean-up.