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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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Young man fights for life following serious crash
Sidmouth
The cyclist was airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries
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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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Ad Feature
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Sidmouth
Young man fights for life following serious crash
The cyclist was airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries
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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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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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Crime
Courts
Devon priest jailed for sexually abusing two boys
Julian Wheeler groomed and abused his position in the community
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Travellers accused of mass 'dine and dash' at Exeter restaurant
Exeter
Popular Exeter Indian restaurant Tamarind Bay has been left with an unpaid bill of nearly £300
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Brothers guilty of Torquay dad's death but cleared of murder
Torquay
Jack and Ben Milton had been on trial accused of killing Aaron Parrington
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Jill Dando murder witness's chilling words after seeing photo of ruthless assassin
Crime
Jill Dando was shot and killed on Monday, April 26, 1999. Her murderer is still on the run.
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Blundell's School pupil 'stored weapons for the apocalypse'
Courts
In interviews recorded by the police and played to the jury, one of the alleged victims told officers he and the defendant had been friends in the previous academic year but there was a "complete change" after the summer holidays
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Exeter
Courts
Devon priest jailed for sexually abusing two boys
Julian Wheeler groomed and abused his position in the community
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Exeter City Women know what they need to do to be champions
Exeter City FC
Grecians know if they avoid defeat in their final two games, and they will be promoted
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M5 road-rage drive-by 'shooting' near Cullompton
M5
Police said a projectile was fired from a silver Mercedes van after it was seen being driven aggressively on the motorway.
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Travellers accused of mass 'dine and dash' at Exeter restaurant
Exeter
Popular Exeter Indian restaurant Tamarind Bay has been left with an unpaid bill of nearly £300
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Exeter's NHS dental crisis deepens as more dentists go private
NHS
Mydentist has confirmed three of its NHS dentists - one from each of its practices in Exeter - are now going private
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Plymouth
In the News
'Amazing' young man found dead in Devon named
Police were initially called to the scene following reports of concern for welfare of a young man
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I’m not sure I’ve seen a season with quite such extreme highs and lows
Exeter City FC
Julian Tagg says this season really has been that; although I’m pleased to say it’s more like Alton Towers’ The Smiler, than Oblivion!
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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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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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Torquay
Exeter City FC
Exeter City Women know what they need to do to be champions
Grecians know if they avoid defeat in their final two games, and they will be promoted
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Last minute plea to save Devon seafront attraction
Torquay
Planners say the structure is 'alien and incongruous'
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Cancer tests at new Devon centre will speed up diagnoses
Health
Thousands of people will be able to have tests in the town centre rather than going to hospital
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The Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast on why secrecy is a bad thing
Torquay United FC
There is also that brilliant last game of the season to mull over and Guy goes for a deep dive into players' social media accounts.
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Brothers guilty of Torquay dad's death but cleared of murder
Torquay
Jack and Ben Milton had been on trial accused of killing Aaron Parrington
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Barnstaple
Courts
Petrified Devon woman woken by burglar crawling on bedroom floor
"Don't hurt my children," she told the creeping thief
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Live: Emergency incident in Barnstaple as police shut street
Barnstaple
Police officers, paramedics and the air ambulance critical care team are at the scene
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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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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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UK & World News
UK & World News
Alert over sudden boom in toxic plant that causes serious burns
The giant plant has been seen earlier than ever thanks to the weather and there are fears of a rapid spread
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DWP confirms £5,000 State Pension back payments for women starting after errors
UK & World News
Almost 200,000 cases of underpayment have so far been identified and some people have started to receive the money
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Man jailed for crash that killed student who wanted to inspire, 18
UK & World News
Oliver Pryde, 18, was planning to become a teacher at his old school to inspire a new generation
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Pension expert's £100 trick to stop HMRC wrongly taking your money
UK & World News
The taxman has had to hand back £198million this year after overcharging people - but you can stop it happening to you
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Police share 'truly shocking' picture of baby in car stopped at school
UK & World News
Officers shared this picture, then revealed there were other children in the car as well
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Exeter City Council
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Devon and Cornwall Police
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M5 road-rage drive-by 'shooting' near Cullompton
Police said a projectile was fired from a silver Mercedes van after it was seen being driven aggressively on the motorway.
Five-year-old boy killed in car crash
Devon and Cornwall Police
The A390 in Cornwall was closed in both directions for over eight hours yesterday (Thursday, April 26)
Travellers accused of mass 'dine and dash' at Exeter restaurant
Exeter
Popular Exeter Indian restaurant Tamarind Bay has been left with an unpaid bill of nearly £300
Man found injured as police close street in Devon town
Ivybridge
The closure was first reported at 8.10am this morning, Friday, April 26
Live: Urgent search to find missing teenage girl who vanished from Devon village
Devon and Cornwall Police
Police are looking for 15-year-old Ruby Griffin and are concerned for her welfare.
Courts
Devon priest jailed for sexually abusing two boys
Julian Wheeler groomed and abused his position in the community
Travellers leave Exeter playing field as others occupy car park
Exeter City Council
Travellers have left Cowick Barton Playing Fields in Exeter but an encampment has arrived this week at Exeter Arena car park
Live: Urgent search to find missing teenage girl who vanished from Devon village
Devon and Cornwall Police
Police are looking for 15-year-old Ruby Griffin and are concerned for her welfare.
Five-year-old boy killed in car crash
Devon and Cornwall Police
The A390 in Cornwall was closed in both directions for over eight hours yesterday (Thursday, April 26)
Exeter City Women know what they need to do to be champions
Exeter City FC
Grecians know if they avoid defeat in their final two games, and they will be promoted