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Murder accused acted in self-defence, court hears bbc.in/4snTvbY

Murder accused acted in self-defence, court hears

Mark Carpenter is on trial at Plymouth Crown Court accused of murdering Harry Jackson.

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RNLI statue will not be installed at popular beach bbc.in/4smLbt6

RNLI statue will not be installed at Porthmeor beach in Cornwall

The lifesaver sculpture will not be unveiled at Porthmeor after opposition from the town council.

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Hospital gets £8m to resolve fire risks bbc.in/4su0W1E

Devon hospital gets £8m for fire safety after enforcement notice

Torbay Hospital bosses say patients will be relocated and plans are under way to resolve concerns.

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Disruption expected as yellow wind warning issued bbc.in/4z3omgC

Devon and Cornwall weather disruption as yellow warning issued

The coastguard is advising people to take care after a number of incidents in back-to-back storms.

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Disruption expected as yellow wind warning issued bbc.in/4Bjl9uS

Devon and Cornwall weather disruption as yellow warning issued

The coastguard is advising people to take care after a number of incidents in back-to-back storms.

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Baxter focuses on 'reality' of Exeter's early form bbc.in/4zTKD0v

Rob Baxter: Exeter boss focuses on 'reality' of early season form

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is not fazed by the club's difficult start to the season.

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Kite appreciates second chance after Exeter return bbc.in/4smnHnY

Harry Kite: Exeter City midfielder appreciates second chance

Harry Kite hopes he can repay Exeter City's faith in him after his first league start since re-joining the club.

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Torquay's 'Prince of Plainmoor' Stubbs dies aged 85 bbc.in/4yGFec6

Robin Stubbs: Torquay United legend dies aged 85

Robin Stubbs - widely regarded as one of Torquay United's greatest-ever players - dies aged 85.

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Nine women paid compensation over police abuse claims bbc.in/4z44olS

Nine women paid compensation over police abuse claims

The force has also apologised to women who accused it of failing to investigate domestic abuse.

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Safety fears as bikers use quarry as 'racetrack' bbc.in/4yLSZGD

Safety fears as bikers use Cornwall quarry as 'racetrack'

Bosses at a vast china clay quarry warn they are seeing more illegal bikers than ever before.

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Calls for MPs to focus on Clean Water Bill bbc.in/4dWeHQx

Campaigners in Exmouth call for MPs to focus on Clean Water Bill

Surfers Against Sewage say in 2025 Exmouth's sea was affected by sewage pollution for 111 days.

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Project to help tourism sector benefit from AI bbc.in/4iF5oXP

Project aims to boost AI across tourism sector in South West

The University of Plymouth says students and graduates will work with the tourism sector.

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Cleverley happy as Argyle adapt to tactical change bbc.in/4sHmOXv

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth boss happy as side adapts to tactical change

Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says his side's 3-2 win at Cambridge United shows they can adapt to a different system.

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Stranger to row Atlantic with crew in ocean dash bbc.in/47FPA0R

Cornish gig rowers to tackle transatlantic row with stranger

The Sea Change Atlantic crew turned to social media after their fourth and final team member had to withdraw.

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Firms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget bbc.in/4z3W4md

Firms in Devon 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget

Some businesses say they want to see employment costs come down in the October Budget.

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Murder charge after body found in wheelie bin bbc.in/4zRkj7g

Plymouth murder charge after body found in wheelie bin

Police say Mohamed Abotaka, 36, is charged with the murder of 52-year-old Ali Barzai.

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Cambridge United 2-3 Plymouth Argyle bbc.in/4ifRYQy

Cambridge United 2-3 Plymouth Argyle - Pilgrims secure away victory

Cambridge United suffer only their second league defeat of the season as Plymouth win an exciting game at the Cledara Abbey Stadium.

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Truro City come back to beat Hampton and Richmond bbc.in/4zUvUm3

Truro City come from 3-1 down to beat Hampton and Richmond 4-3

Truro City turn around a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3 at Hampton and Richmond Borough in National League South.

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Thousands without power as rain and wind continues bbc.in/4z2Ho6J

Thousands without power as South West stormy weather continues

A heavy rain warning is in place until 23:00, as a cafe welcomes people with no power.

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Charity connects young people with professionals bbc.in/48cka2a

Young and Talented Cornwall charity helps young people to network

Young and Talented Cornwall says the initiative young people a chance to broaden horizons.

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