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People smugglers target West Country to evade Kent patrols

Exclusive police intelligence reveals human smugglers are redirecting small boat crossings to Devon and Cornwall coastlines as border enforcement intensifies along traditional Kent routes. Authorities warn of dangerous new patterns emerging in Channel cro

Police launch £350k boat to fight people smugglers

Devon and Cornwall Police deploy new high-speed patrol boat in £350,000 operation to combat rising people smuggling activity across Southwest coastline, intercepting illegal Channel crossings.

Smugglers target South West coast as new UK route

Police reveal organised crime gangs are exploiting Devon and Cornwall's rugged coastline, with small boat crossings increasing dramatically as authorities battle new smuggling tactics.

£1.1m garden becomes UK's most expensive outdoor space

A stunning beachfront garden with no house has sold for a staggering seven-figure sum in Salcombe, Devon, becoming Britain's priciest outdoor space and highlighting the premium buyers will pay for coastal locations.

UK's Car-Free Island With More Pigs Than People

Escape to the tranquil and mysterious island of Lundy in the Bristol Channel, a unique UK getaway where wild ponies and pigs outnumber residents and cars are completely banned.

Double Hurricane Threat for US East Coast

Meteorologists are tracking two powerful storm systems that could converge into a severe 'double threat' for the US East Coast, prompting urgent preparations from Florida to New England.

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.

Secret UK Village With No Roads Named Hidden Gem

Discover the enchanting village of Clovelly in Devon, a unique car-free haven with breathtaking harbour views, steep cobbled streets, and a rich maritime history that makes it a perfect UK staycation destination.

German tourists rescued from incoming tide at Lyme Regis

A group of German tourists had to be dramatically rescued by HM Coastguard after being cut off by the rapidly incoming tide on the famous Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Shocking footage captures their scramble to safety.

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

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