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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

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.

London Summer Homicides Hit Historic Low

New figures reveal London's homicide rate plummeted during the summer months, with Mayor Sadiq Khan's violence reduction strategy showing significant success in tackling serious crime.

Gang leader gets 27 years for brutal machete attack

Liam Byrne, a violent gang leader from Skelmersdale, has been sentenced to 27 years for a brutal machete attack that left a man with life-changing injuries. The judge condemned the 'chilling' premeditated violence.

Just Eat Drivers Attack Man & Steal Bike in London

Exclusive footage captures the terrifying moment a man is violently set upon by a mob of delivery riders in a busy London street, in a brazen robbery that has sparked outrage and a police hunt.

UK Gov Imposes Total Ban on Machetes and Zombie Knives

Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins announces a comprehensive ban on machetes and zombie-style knives, granting police new powers to seize and destroy the deadly blades in a major offensive against violent crime.

Home Secretary orders NCA crackdown on crime gang assets

In a bold move, Home Secretary Chris Philp orders the National Crime Agency to intensify its pursuit of Britain's most dangerous organised crime syndicates, prioritising the seizure of their assets and dismantling their networks.

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