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Gran, 80, rushed to hospital after severe vomiting from Brixham cryptosporidium contamination
Elaine Hollier, 80, was taken to hospital after drinking water contaminated with cryptosporidium, which can cause severe stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea
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Cryptosporidium confirmed in water supply in two Brixham areas - live updates
Brixham
Further testing carried out by South West Water has confirmed cryptosporidium in the water supply of two areas in Brixham
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Brixham outbreak: Cryptosporidium confirmed as illness sweeps town
Brixham
The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed 16 cases of cryptosporidium and around 70 reported cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in Brixham - with more cases reported by victims on social media
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'Hundreds' fall ill in Brixham as investigated launched
Brixham
A suspected outbreak of cryptosporidium in Brixham is being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency, with one resident left bed-bound for eight days with the 'worst illness' they have ever experienced
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Cryptosporidium symptoms and how to treat it
Health
Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause many unpleasant symptoms when humans become infected
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LIVE: Police cordons in Barnstaple after serious assault
Barnstaple
Devon and Cornwall Police are still at the scene this evening (May 14)
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LIVE: Axminster commercial unit fire sparks road closure
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
The blaze broke out at earlier this afternoon (May 14) in a commercial kitchen storage unit
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Four arrests and one dead in Devon as police continue 'bad batch' heroin probe
Barnstaple
A total of eight people have been treated in hospital and a ninth has died
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Car smells you should 'never ignore' from rotten eggs to burning
Motoring
Experts have looked at the seven most-Googled smells and explained what they mean
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Investigation launched after fatal heroin batch sparks major health concerns
North Devon
The substance, believed to have caused two deaths in North Devon, is being tested to find out what led to such a severe and tragic outcome
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Second death after 'bad batch' of heroin sparked medical emergency in North Devon
Barnstaple
A total of 10 people, including the latest deceased, have now been admitted to hospital for treatment. Two remain there
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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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Home experts say £1 item 'particularly effective at stopping mould'
UK & World News
Baking soda has various properties that make it useful in combating mould
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UK cities where it is cheaper to live in a van than it is to pay rent
Cost Of Living
There are twenty cities across the UK where is it cheaper to live out of a van than it is to pay rent
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DVSA gives 'important' reminder to drivers over little-known Highway Code rule
Motoring
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is reminding drivers of an "important" part of the Highway Code to keep in mind as the UK prepares for warmer weather
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Live: Fears as girl, 13, disappears in Devon
Missing People
Officers are concerned for 13-year-old Emily Heathman who has been reported missing
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ITV News presenter 'receiving medical care' after becoming 'unwell' live on air
Celebs & TV
Viewers became concerned when ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar appeared to struggle with some words as he read the news
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Man dies and nine in hospital due to 'bad batch' of heroin
Devon and Cornwall Police
Police have declared a major incident following news the batch was making people 'very ill'
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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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Exact date scorching heatwave will hit after April chill
UK & World News
The UK is set to see temperatures surpass 20C soon
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Live: Major incident declared after people left 'very ill' from 'bad batch' of heroin
North Devon
Police officers have said the situation is "incredibly serious"
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Tributes paid to incredible Devon woman as man charged with her murder at luxury hotel
Axminster
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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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
A38
A38 blocked in Devon after vehicle overturns - live updates
There is said to be queueing traffic in the area
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Exeter roadworks 'chaos' as drivers abandon cars and walk home
Traffic & Travel
Motorists have been caught up in heavy delays sparked by roadworks near Sainsbury's Pinhoe
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Sinkhole opens up in middle of Torquay street
Torquay
Perinville Road in Torquay is set to remain closed for nearly a week while the large hole is repaired
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Main Devon A-road reopens after four-vehicle crash
Paignton
Very long delays have been reported through Paignton
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Live: M5 crash sparks delays as Friday getaway commences
Traffic & Travel
There are long delays between Bristol and Weston-super-Mare
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Crime
Courts
Devon courts: Dangerous dog case and assaults on police
These 24 cases were heard at magistrates' courts in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple
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Exeter attempted murder probe after suspected knife attack
Crime
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
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Sick scammers target Cryptosporidium outbreak victims
Brixham
The water company said some customers have reported receiving scam calls about compensation due after an outbreak of cryptosporidium in Brixham
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Devon thug jailed for unprovoked horror attack
Axminster
CCTV showed Michael Holland landing a flurry of punches and a knee to the defenceless man
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Two teenagers charged after girl died following Exeter night out
Courts
James Greaves and Taylor Rowsell, both 18, have been charged with being concerned in the supply of ecstasy and the supply of a class A drug
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Exeter
Exeter City FC
Exeter City pre-season schedule takes shape as local teams supported
The Grecians will take on Westcounty rivals Weston-super-Mare, Mousehole, Yeovil Town and Torquay United, as well as a home friendly at St James Park which is yet to be confirmed - with more matches likely to follow
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Travellers spotted pitched up at Exeter park and ride
Exeter
The caravans, vehicles and trailers were spotted earlier today
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Devon courts: Dangerous dog case and assaults on police
Courts
These 24 cases were heard at magistrates' courts in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple
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Exeter attempted murder probe after suspected knife attack
Crime
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
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Sewage leak forces Exeter Wetherspoons pub closure
Pubs and bars
Waste backed up from a manhole into a customer area
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Plymouth
Gordon Ramsay
UK's rudest restaurant is returning to Devon - and it's not for the faint-hearted
The pop-up restaurant, where every waiter and waitress is a nightmare, is returning to Plymouth - and it's not for the faint-hearted
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Hero carpenter saves man from horror Devon house fire
In the News
Josh Walton spotted the smoke on his way to work and jumped into action, using a saw in his van to cut open a window so a man inside could breathe
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Devon couple soar up Sunday Times Rich List
Plymouth
Retail tycoon Chris Dawson and his wife Sarah who run The Range now have a fortune of £2.5bn
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Neil Warnock says Torquay United will 'give it a go'
Torquay United FC
And he says new Torquay United manager Paul Wotton is level-headed enough to deal with the pressures of his new job.
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Doctor suspended after rogue operation on Devon boy's genitals
Armed Forces
The patient's parents made an official complaint
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Torquay
Exeter City FC
Exeter City pre-season schedule takes shape as local teams supported
The Grecians will take on Westcounty rivals Weston-super-Mare, Mousehole, Yeovil Town and Torquay United, as well as a home friendly at St James Park which is yet to be confirmed - with more matches likely to follow
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Sinkhole opens up in middle of Torquay street
Torquay
Perinville Road in Torquay is set to remain closed for nearly a week while the large hole is repaired
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Neil Warnock says Torquay United will 'give it a go'
Torquay United FC
And he says new Torquay United manager Paul Wotton is level-headed enough to deal with the pressures of his new job.
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The Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast chats the new era at Plainmoor
Torquay United FC
Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes talk about the positive vibes at Tuesday's press conference, and speculate on an assistant manager, and future players.
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'My work meeting was cancelled - so I flew to Crete for a day'
Torquay
Stefanie Curran was determined not to waste her journey
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Barnstaple
Barnstaple
Person seriously injured after Taw Bridge crash in Barnstaple
The crash took place on the A361 at around 5pm yesterday (May 15)
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Ilfracombe is a beautiful coastal town that can achieve so much with all our support
North Devon
Selaine Saxby MP says she firmly believes in the potential of Ilfracombe;
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Devon woman jailed for savage attack on 'best friend' later found dead
Barnstaple
Cheyenne Loder was covered in blood at the house where Hayley Adams died
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Live: Police incident unfolding on A361 in North Devon
Barnstaple
Drivers have been urged to avoid the area
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Devon college campus to be turned into shop
Barnstaple
Planning permission has been granted
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Drinkers delighted as Wetherspoon pub 'breaks ranks' with new rule
The system had been described as 'an abomination'
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Nutrion expert says eating banana at right time can cut cancer risk
UK & World News
Eaten at the right time the bananas contain the same key nutrient as oats, peas, lentils and potatoes
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Northern Lights alert, display may be visible in UK again on Saturday
UK & World News
A new red alert has been issued for May 18 with displays visible anywhere in the UK
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UK Government says 'do not go to work' amid virus outbreak
UK & World News
Cases are 75% higher than the average, with advice on what to do if you catch it
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Dr Michael Mosley says four weeks of simple breathing trick can cut risk of Alzheimer's disease
UK & World News
The technique, which is thousands of years old, can also slash our anxiety levels and reduce pain and inflammation
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Dog owners face £5,000 fines over misunderstood dog collar law
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Your dog needs to be identifiable in two different ways
Tractor driver arrested after colliding with car on the A38
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The driver of the car which overturned sustained minor injuries
Devon donkey sanctuary closes to visitors
Devon News
It's under threat of permanent closure with staff being put into redundancy consultation
Surreal scenes as 'biblical rain' sparks floods near Plymouth
Devon News
Rain has lashed the region as the Met Office warns of thunder and flooding across the region
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Tractor driver arrested after colliding with car on the A38
The driver of the car which overturned sustained minor injuries
Devon County Show car park chaos as tractors rescue stricken vehicles from the mud
Devon County Show
Organisers of the event had to dispatch extra people, towing eyes, and tractors to help visitors leave the site
A38 closed in Devon and standstill traffic after vehicle overturns
A38
Diversion routes are being put in place and drivers have been urged to avoid the area
A38 blocked in Devon after vehicle overturns - live updates
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The caravans, vehicles and trailers were spotted earlier today
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Devon County Show car park chaos as tractors rescue stricken vehicles from the mud
Organisers of the event had to dispatch extra people, towing eyes, and tractors to help visitors leave the site
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UK & World News
Your dog needs to be identifiable in two different ways
Tractor driver arrested after colliding with car on the A38
A38
The driver of the car which overturned sustained minor injuries
Devon donkey sanctuary closes to visitors
Devon News
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Devon News
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Exeter City FC
Exeter City pre-season schedule takes shape as local teams supported
The Grecians will take on Westcounty rivals Weston-super-Mare, Mousehole, Yeovil Town and Torquay United, as well as a home friendly at St James Park which is yet to be confirmed - with more matches likely to follow
Tractor driver arrested after colliding with car on the A38
A38
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Devon County Show car park chaos as tractors rescue stricken vehicles from the mud
Devon County Show
Organisers of the event had to dispatch extra people, towing eyes, and tractors to help visitors leave the site
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A38 closed in Devon and standstill traffic after vehicle overturns
A38
Diversion routes are being put in place and drivers have been urged to avoid the area