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Celebrating people and stories from the amazing place we call home 🌊🌿☀️🐑 🔊 Listen to BBC Radio Devon on @BBCSounds 👇 Tap the link for more Devon stories

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Hundreds take part in MND fundraising sea dips bbc.in/3SGIuVp

Warning MND can 'affect anyone' as hundreds take part in sea dip

The event at Marazion Beach is one of a series of fundraising swims.

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Attempted murder charge after teenager stabbed bbc.in/44a69A4

Attempted murder charge teen stabbed at Plymouth's Drake Circus

A man in his 20s has been charged after a teenager was found with knife wounds to his neck.

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Slade made Exeter believe in final return - Baxter bbc.in/4vMhnGT

Henry Slade: Exeter star helped team 'believe' in return to Twickenham

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's leadership has been key to his side reaching the Prem final.

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Sisters say giving birth hours apart was 'surreal' bbc.in/4xug9S8

Sisters give birth five hours apart at hospital in Plymouth

Jessica and her sister Abi were put in beds beside each other in the same ward.

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Fund boosts support for financial struggles bbc.in/4uwd8hL

Funding boost for people with financial struggles in west Devon

The £300k fund will expand support for residents struggling with financial pressures in Devon.

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🏉 An incredible fight back from the Exeter Chiefs sees them into the Prem final at Twickenham next Saturday. Have a listen to Director of Rugby Rob Baxter’s reaction after Chiefs’ 27-26 win at Bath ⬇️
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🗣️ ‘They’ve seen one of the greatest Exeter Chiefs’ performances’ Director of Rugby Rob Baxter gives his reaction to @NigelWalrond after a dramatic 27-26 win over Bath in the Prem semi-final at The Rec. 🎧 You can hear the full interview here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nryb…
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Storage unit containing fuel catches fire bbc.in/4vOl92w

People in Plymouth told to 'shut windows' after storage unit fire

Multiple fire crews tackle a fire along Embankment Road since the early hours of Sunday.

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Thousands affected by north Devon roadworks bbc.in/4uCeesf

Thousands affected by north Devon roadworks

Months of road closures are expected to cause severe problems for people living near Barnstaple.

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Quiz of the week: Octopuses, bunkers and rocking out bbc.in/4e8dsyf

South West quiz of the week: Octopuses, bunkers and rocking out

How much can you remember from the past week?

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More than 100 new recruits sought for dockyard bbc.in/49ZdINy

More than 100 new recruits sought for Devonport Dockyard project

New dry dock facilities will support the maintenance of the Royal Navy’s Astute class submarines.

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'Same players but different men' - Exeter's remarkable turnaround bbc.in/4aOgCVA

Exeter's remarkable rise from Prem strugglers to finalists

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side's rise from their worst season to a Prem final is one of his greatest achievements.

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Torbay Pride an 'inclusive celebration for all' bbc.in/446Z7fv

Torbay Pride makes return as 'inclusive celebration for all'

Organisers describe challenges with funding but thank to sponsors who allowed event in Devon to run.

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Exeter fight back to stun Bath and reach Prem final bbc.in/43vcWnV

The Prem semi-final: Bath 26-27 Exeter - Chiefs fight back at Bath to reach final

Exeter produce a stunning second-half comeback to narrowly edge defending champions Bath 27-26 and reach the Prem final.

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Farmer reported to RSPCA for herding own sheep bbc.in/4ar1XQ4

Devon farmer reported for sheep worrying after herding own flock

Sheep farmer Tom Trueman says "people don't seem to understand what a farmer actually does".

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Man released on bail after suspicion of murder arrest bbc.in/4otAeUD

Man released on bail after Devon suspicion of murder arrest

A 20-year-old was in custody after teenager Taylor Charlton from Barnstaple went missing.

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Prem Rugby play-off semi-final: Early Exeter try disallowed at Bath - radio & live text bbc.in/4xt3vmo

Prem Rugby LIVE: Bath vs Exeter Chiefs - play-off semi-final - Live text updates, score & radio...

Listen to live BBC Radio commentary and follow live text updates as Bath host Exeter Chiefs in the English Prem play-off semi-final.

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Long-closed cinema awarded further grant funding bbc.in/3Sa02Jq

Paignton Picture House awarded £249K grant from National Lottery

It is hoped the Grade II* listed building will reopen later in 2026, having been closed since 1999.

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Overnight closures planned for link road works bbc.in/3SoZnUx

Week of overnight closures planned for link road works

The council says maintenance work on the A361 North Devon Link Road starts from Sunday.

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Sign language developed to include marine species bbc.in/43ugzKK

New British Sign Language for marine life launched

Signs for sharks and seals are created by a University of Exeter student in Cornwall.

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Weekly round-up: Stories you may have missed bbc.in/4eh4IED

Weekly round-up: Stories you may have missed

Here are some stories that you may have missed from Devon and Cornwall this week.

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