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North Sea geology blocks oil extraction ambitions

A bombshell geological study reveals that complex rock formations beneath the North Sea could prevent the UK from extracting up to half its remaining oil and gas reserves, dealing a major blow to energy security plans.

Devon 4-Bed Home with Private Pool for £575k

A stunning four-bedroom detached house in sought-after Devon, featuring a magnificent 32ft private swimming pool, has come to market. Priced at £575,000, this property offers a rare opportunity for idyllic West Country living.

Cleaner Wins $200K NC Lottery, Plans to Buy New Home

Chelsea Carter, a dedicated house cleaner from North Carolina, has become an overnight sensation after winning a staggering $200,000 in the state lottery, proving that fortune can favour anyone.

Plymouth residents protest felling of 110-year-old oak trees

Plymouth residents are in uproar as the council plans to fell a historic line of mature oak trees, some over a century old, to make way for a new wall protecting 1980s-built houses. Locals have launched a passionate campaign to save their beloved green ca

Devon's £500m 'Dubai': Eden Project Transforms Torbay

A visionary £500m Eden Project North in Torbay promises to revolutionise the English Riviera, drawing global tourists with its stunning biomes and cutting-edge sustainability, creating thousands of jobs.

Joss Stone Forgives Men Who Plotted Her Murder

British soul singer Joss Stone speaks exclusively about her astonishing forgiveness for the two men convicted of a sinister plot to rob, murder, and dump her body in a river near her Devon home.

National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack

The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l

Cocaine Surfing Kingpin Jailed for 16 Years

A Devon surfer who masterminded a daring plot to smuggle £4 million worth of cocaine into the UK via the Atlantic Ocean has been jailed for 16 years. Arthur Noel, 44, used his surfing expertise to orchestrate the high-seas drug run, but was caught in a ma

UK's Most Beautiful Hidden Gem Village Revealed

Nestled on the North Yorkshire coast, the stunningly quaint fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay is crowned the UK's most beautiful hidden gem, boasting dramatic cliffs, cobbled streets, and a secret smuggling history waiting to be explored.

Ukrainian refugee mother killed by train in North Carolina

Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian mother who fled the war for America, was tragically killed by a train in North Carolina. Her young son was found unharmed but alone at the scene, raising urgent questions about her journey and the media's portrayal of such trag

Grand Designs cliff house faces collapse into sea

The multi-million pound Devon cliff house, famed on Grand Designs and I'm A Celebrity, is now in a perilous race against time as coastal erosion threatens to send it into the ocean below.

Donkey foal's first hee-haw after life-saving surgery

A newborn donkey named Doodle makes a miraculous recovery and finds his voice after emergency surgery at The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon, bringing joy to staff and symbolising hope for rescued animals.

Devon Has Most Blue Flag Beaches In England For 2024

Discover the UK's premier coastal destination for 2024. Devon's English Riviera has been crowned with the most Blue Flag beaches in England, offering pristine sands, crystal-clear waters, and world-class family facilities for the perfect British seaside e

Dream Devon Bungalow With Sea Views For £275k

A stunning two-bedroom bungalow in the sought-after town of Brixham, Devon, has hit the market. This charming property boasts panoramic sea views, a spacious garden, and fantastic potential, making it an ideal family home or holiday retreat.

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