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Council 'could move town staff' Up to 100 council workers could be relocated out of Barnstaple to new out-of-town offices under plans by North Devon Council.

Sporting champion drowned in surf A former British kayak champion accidentally drowned during a surf ski training session after being overcome by breakers.

Officers rescue man in sea drama Two police officers braved freezing temperatures to rescue a man from drowning in the sea in Devon.

Helicopter crew 'saved my life' A walker whose life was saved by a helicopter crew from Devon-based RMB Chivenor says the service should remain 24 hours.

Woman fined for 100 dogs' barking A woman with 100 dogs is fined £2,000 after neighbours complain their barking and howling keeps them awake at night.

Judgement reserved on vCJD scheme A judge reserves his decision in an action brought by families of vCJD victims who claim the government's compensation scheme is flawed.

Never forgetting a face Many of us struggle sometimes to put a name to a face, but what if you could recognise someone many years after seeing them for a moment?

Legal challenge over vCJD scheme A Devon woman whose daughter died from brain disease vCJD leads a High Court challenge over compensation scheme.

Lichen used to study air quality Scientists from Devon devise one of the largest air quality studies in the UK.

Delays after three hurt in crash Three people are injured in a road crash which leads to serious traffic delays in mid Devon.

Hospital workers win pay dispute Cleaners, porters and cooks at North Devon District Hospital win a bid for better pay and conditions.

Schools closed after snowfall Snow causes major disruption across Devon and Cornwall with about 460 schools closed amid snowfalls of 18cm (7in) and more to come.

Snow warning as temperatures dive Drivers are being warned of dangerous conditions on roads across Devon and Cornwall with more snow forecast.

New centre helps homeless women A former homeless heroin addict who set up a charity to help rough sleepers has now opened a centre for women in crisis.

Passengers on rural lines up 65% The number of journeys made on rural railway lines in Devon and Cornwall more than doubles in the last five years.

Plastic bags campaigner honoured A woman who led a campaign to make a Devon town ban plastic bags is recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours list by being appointed an MBE.

Maternity unit tour posted on web A Devon hospital posts a video tour of its maternity unit on YouTube to provide information for parents-to-be.

Man groomed girl, 15, on Facebook A 40-year-old man who sent a 15-year-old girl messages on Facebook saying he wanted to marry her is facing jail.

Cavity cat saved by dead pigeons A cat trapped in a cavity wall for more than two weeks probably only survived by eating dead pigeons, an animal charity says.

Hospital workers vote for strike Hospital workers vote in favour of strike action in a row over sick pay at a Devon hospital.

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