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Devon man convicted for importing child sex doll

A Devon man has been convicted under the Customs and Excise Management Act for importing a child-like sex doll, marking a significant legal precedent in the UK's fight against child exploitation.

Five Children Arrested After Bideford School Stabbing

Devon police have arrested five children following a serious stabbing incident at a Bideford secondary school. The shocking event has left the community reeling as authorities launch a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Mental health support cut before park murder

A coroner's inquest reveals how a Devon man killed a stranger in a park just months after his mental health support was terminated, raising serious questions about care system failures.

Appledore: Devon's Dutch-style village gem

Nestled on Devon's rugged coast, the picturesque fishing village of Appledore boasts unexpected Dutch charm with colourful gabled houses and maritime heritage that creates a truly continental atmosphere.

Marchand cross-check sparks massive NHL brawl

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand finds himself at the centre of another controversy after a dangerous cross-check on Buffalo's Devon Levi ignited a full-scale bench-clearing brawl between Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres during preseason clash.

Home Office mistakenly evicts family from Dorset home

A Devon family faces homelessness after Home Office officials mistakenly ordered their eviction from a Dorset property they legally occupied, highlighting systemic failures in government housing procedures.

Woolacombe Beach Crowned Among World's Best

Discover why Woolacombe Beach in North Devon has earned global recognition as one of the planet's top coastal destinations, beating Mediterranean rivals with its golden sands and award-winning waters.

Human bones discovered on Devon's Saunton Sands beach

Devon and Cornwall Police launch investigation after walkers make grim discovery of human remains on popular North Devon beach. Forensic teams scour area as authorities work to identify the deceased.

Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years

Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.

Britain's Smallest Castle For Sale - £330k

Discover Britain's most compact castle - a medieval fortress with modern luxury nestled in Devon's hippest town. This unique property offers historic charm with contemporary living for under £350k.

Baltimore crime rates drop under new prosecutor

Baltimore experiences significant crime reduction as State's Attorney Ivan Bates implements aggressive prosecution strategies and targets repeat offenders, marking a dramatic turnaround for the city.

Luxury Devon homes face catastrophic landslide threat

Dramatic new reports reveal multi-million pound properties in an exclusive Devon development are at serious risk of catastrophic landslides, with residents forced to evacuate and properties potentially becoming unsellable.

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.

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