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Salcombe named UK's priciest seaside town

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MPs urged to help stop homelessness 'disaster'

Homeless groups write to Devon MPs urging them to lobby ministers for funding ahead of planned cuts.

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Barefoot Project

'Chaos' warning as youth charity shuts

Barefoot says grant applications were unsuccessful, leading to the closure of the charity.

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Just Stop Oil protesters facing police officers in London in October

Just Stop Oil activists guilty of traffic disruption

Stephen Jarvis from Bideford iss one of six activists found guilty for protesting in central London.

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Joe Hawkins in action for Wales

Exeter believe Hawkins remains eligible for Wales

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he expects new signing Joe Hawkins to be available for Wales selection after signing the centre from Ospreys.

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Ben Ryton and Victoria Hancock

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