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Charity funds retired police dog's urgent surgery
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Max, who lives in Cornwall, served as a general purpose dog at HMNB Devonport for years.
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Traders relieved as 'challenging' roadworks end
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The work has been "really difficult and challenging", a business improvement district says.
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Man jailed after flipping car during police chase
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The man, who had no licence, was jailed for 16 months and disqualified from driving for two years.
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Crafters warn of imported 'tat' at festive fairs
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Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as 'handmade' items.
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Man jailed over murder of partner in flat
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Mark Fitzgerald is jailed after concealing the murder of Lisa Paris in Plymouth.
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Planned new secondary school cancelled
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The government says there is "not sufficient need" to justify building Perranporth Academy.
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Man guilty of wife's murder after child reveals plot
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Robert Rhodes, 52, killed his wife Dawn in Redhill but was initially acquitted in 2017.
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Cleverley optimistic over Mackenzie return
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Plymouth Argyle defender Jack MacKenzie could return to training in the new year.
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Cox challenged to score more by Exeter boss Caldwell
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Exeter City striker Sonny Cox is challenged to score goals by boss Gary Caldwell, after his return from injury.
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About £2.2m to improve cycling and walking trail
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Three phases of the route are being upgraded thanks to government and local funding.
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Man guilty of murdering partner in flat
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The victim suffered 70 bruise wounds to her head, neck and body, the court heard.
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Council to borrow more than £1m for solar panels
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A report to the council finds the business case is "robust" and provides long-term savings.
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Taxi drivers lose licences after arrests
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The council revokes two taxi drivers' licences after they were arrested for driving while unfit.
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Food parcels help thousands at Christmas
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A charity is ramping up its operation in the run up to Christmas to help tackle food poverty.
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Fears planning reform will mean loss of protection
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People in Illogan are concerned new planning laws will offer less protection to farmland there.
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Plan to transform special educational needs
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Devon County Council says it needs more funding to deliver a transformation.
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Rare leopard cub born at zoo is named
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Staff say the cub is named after a river in the animal's native region.
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RNLI moves into station previously used in 1800s
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Dart RNLI said its D class lifeboat is now housed in the purpose-built boathall.
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Galloway relishing chance to face Salah at Afcon
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Brendan Galloway says he is relishing the chance to play in his first major tournament for Zimbabwe.
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Baxter focused on retaining core of Exeter squad
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Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is focused on retaining as much of his current squad as he can.
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