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Jackal vehicles

Soldier seriously injured in Devon road crash

The crash involved four soldiers in a Jackal tactical support vehicle on the A361 near Tiverton.

  • 14h14 hours ago
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Jackal vehicles

Soldier seriously injured in Devon road crash

The crash involved four soldiers in a Jackal tactical support vehicle on the A361 near Tiverton.

  • 14h14 hours ago
  • Devon
Stonehouse Barracks

Closure of Plymouth military bases delayed

A city MP says he hopes delays will show the bases are in the "right place" for troops based there.

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • Devon
Scientists look at water samples

South West Water investigated over sewage discharge

Members of the public often report seeing condoms and toilet paper in England and Wales's waterways.

  • 16h16 hours ago
  • Science & Environment
Two men cycling on a stretch of the Tarka Trail

New section of Tarka Trail to be constructed

The track will be available for walking, cycling and equestrian use.

    Sgt Owen Messenger

    Motorbike speed warning after 22 serious accidents

    A road safety officer is speaking out in a public message about the "heart breaking" consequences.

    • 15h15 hours ago
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      Jackal vehicles

      Soldier seriously injured in Devon road crash

      The crash involved four soldiers in a Jackal tactical support vehicle on the A361 near Tiverton.

      • 14h14 hours ago
      • Devon
      Stonehouse Barracks

      Closure of Plymouth military bases delayed

      A city MP says he hopes delays will show the bases are in the "right place" for troops based there.

      • 12h12 hours ago
      • Devon
      Scientists look at water samples

      South West Water investigated over sewage discharge

      Members of the public often report seeing condoms and toilet paper in England and Wales's waterways.

      • 16h16 hours ago
      • Science & Environment
      Two men cycling on a stretch of the Tarka Trail

      New section of Tarka Trail to be constructed

      The track will be available for walking, cycling and equestrian use.

        Sgt Owen Messenger

        Motorbike speed warning after 22 serious accidents

        A road safety officer is speaking out in a public message about the "heart breaking" consequences.

        • 15h15 hours ago
        • Devon
        Richard Foord MP

        New MP for Tiverton and Honiton is sworn in

        Richard Foord MP takes his seat in the House of Commons after a by-election win.

          La Rochelle celebrate their win over Leinster in the 2021/22 final

          Exeter face South Africa trip in Champions Cup

          Exeter face a trip to South Africa in the pool stages of the 2022-23 Heineken Champions Cup.

          • 10h10 hours ago
          • Rugby Union
          Stonehouse Barracks

          Closure of Plymouth military bases delayed

          A city MP says he hopes delays will show the bases are in the "right place" for troops based there.

          • 12h12 hours ago
          • Devon
          Scientists look at water samples

          South West Water investigated over sewage discharge

          Members of the public often report seeing condoms and toilet paper in England and Wales's waterways.

          • 16h16 hours ago
          • Science & Environment
          Two men cycling on a stretch of the Tarka Trail

          New section of Tarka Trail to be constructed

          The track will be available for walking, cycling and equestrian use.

            Sgt Owen Messenger

            Motorbike speed warning after 22 serious accidents

            Richard Foord MP

            New MP for Tiverton and Honiton is sworn in

            La Rochelle celebrate their win over Leinster in the 2021/22 final

            Exeter face South Africa trip in Champions Cup

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