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Number has been broadly trending down since 2015

It will help tackle treatment crisis in hard-to-reach communities.

Frustration at pace of investigation

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VIDEO: Happy pods spotted

Devoncast is back with the latest from around the county

But new IT system won't give some figures

Funding gap filled

Poor state of buildings impacting staff and patients

It's still one of lengthiest in the country

Petition started to reinstate former direct route from Barnstaple to Exeter

'This represents a risk to health for residents and visitors'

Man, 20s, airlifted to hospital

But it won't sell Mary Archers for student flats

Planning committee voted for a site visit before making a decision

Swimmers advised to wear caps & earplugs

It's someone's full time job

Log anything without speaking to anyone

Police educate youngsters

Planners recommended to say no after 12 years

Repair bill getting bigger

South West Water is testing pipes and outfall

Planners & environmentalists will retain control

Man dies after attack outside pub

Outcome will affect the bay's balance of power

But council officers say the plan should be rejected

Councillors advised to reject both proposals

'I want to put on record my thanks to them'

Some concerned about finances

Towns and villages across the district will be involved

Match Report: Exeter Chiefs 14-26 Bath

He says adults should be able to make up their own minds

Plymouth resident to stand for PCC

Tiverton resident is ready for politics

Only eight people under the age of 24 registered a view

REVIEW: Pretty Woman The Musical

Devoncast is back with the latest from around the county

'It is taxpayers’ money, but that money is being spent in the South Hams'

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Space cadets link live with astronaut

Local Government Association recommends new boss

John Hart leaves after 15 years

Exeter Royals' tribute to young star

What is the force's next goal?

He says adults should be able to make up their own minds

Car ban scrapped on Paignton’s ‘Golden Mile’

Investigators will publish safety recommendations

"Difficult decisions" will have to be made

Man, 40s, was from Lancashire

Taunton Town 1 Torquay United 2

Councillors say they are 'being trampled on'

The death of Councillor Patrick Joyce will almost certainly mean a poll in Wellswood

Doctors say town needs wellbeing hub

Armed response to stolen vehicle

Parking & litter also puts tourists off

Nation-wide campaign sails into Devon

Crook money pays for new equipment

'It does not appear the council has a clue, or worse does not care'

Officers believe it's an XL Bully

Pressure increases following meeting

£1.5m annual government funding for it

Hotelier says it will support his struggling business

It's part of plan to restore nature

But improvements are still required

She was "immensely popular" at Paignton Zoo

News, sport, talk, arts and culture on DAB channel

Minimum 28 years for stabbing innocent man

More cash stumped up to root out problems

It's touring this summer

South West Water asked to help

A leading councillor believes the local plan needs updating

Council board members left in dark

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Boys questioned on suspicion of arson

The latest Devoncast examines the county's big issues

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Teddie turns up in Torquay

More than two million worms could die

Torre Abbey is undergoing £2m restoration

Councillors reject Green Party's motion

Exwick man assaulted after mini-moto dispute

Hopes for an extended Tarka Line too

Foord's name linked to Jupp's pages

Office space scrapped

All-clear for a host of new parking tariffs and charges across the district.

Several 999 calls were made

They are elected to hold police to account

Reservoirs full

Half can be spent on staffing and services

All the city council election candidates listed

Gulls move a huge step closer to safety

Exeter are now three points away from their league position last year after their win against Stevenage

Chiefs beat Bath to send them to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup

Fewer residents are satisfied with how the council runs services

The composting scheme has "cascade of benefits" to wider community

Exeter-Okehampton will take 10 hours

St Petroc’s could be sold or demolished

New courts likely to get the go-ahead

Police remind locals to lock doors

Officers want to speak to this man

It now dings hourly

Women arrested

MP welcomes £108k package

Keep your home & company safe

New times & prices for long stays

Destruction won't be repeated

Loophole stops people being covered

Controversial schemes in 8 towns dropped

Council exploring long-term funding

Council land has been empty for 20 years

5 arrested in county line crackdown

Charity celebrates 200 years

Views sought on 10-year plan

6,000 units being rolled out

Call-back service to help those in need

Hundreds of families helped by council

Car ban will be debated next month

'Gaffer' steps down after five and a half years

Poor roads & walkways causing issues

Each employee has taken 8 days so far

And more are planned too

Plymouth aims to be a top retail centre

2,000 signatures to prevent development

It's only taken a decade!

Council moves to regain control of listed 'treasure'

Townhouse to become homeless hub

Officers moved out 4 years ago

Future of business depends on it

Some locals aren't happy

£1.1m splashed out on repairs

Women attacked at Boardmasters festival

Some voters can't be canvassed

Date set for start of harbourside project

Historic monument damaged

Funds will balance budget instead

While providers turn huge profits

Eight break-ins reported

Traffic chaos deterring shoppers

It follows a spate of collisions

It 'tackles the symptoms, not the cause'

Rapist jailed for 8 years

Donations & gardening tools needed

Hereford halt United's FA Trophy progress

Health report shows stark figures

Another man remains in custody

More Torbay businesses sign new charter

Council gets £20,000 per refugee

Two cameras attacked again in Cornwall

Winter deal vs resident permits

Leanne Gould had holiday rejected

Funds found to complete vital repairs

Trail on Dartmoor proves to be a success

But tourists loved under-cover attractions

15 month sentence for Aaron Doherty

Council sees 40% rise

More than 140 arrests made

Council struggling to sell disused toliets

MP says 'every vote will count'

Campaign to oppose them continues

Charity hopes to plug big funding gap

One of ten fines handed out

Council criticised for spending lots

Charity launches winter appeal to help

Councils must provide somewhere for them

New appeal to find killer after 25 years

Project has been 'stalled for a decade'

Police now following good practice

Operation Scorpion deemed successful

Tooth decay figures sparks call for action

Residents invited to give their opinions

Despite summer sales being down

Rodents increase, despite national decline

But Labour motion is wasting time say Tories

10,000 people in south west done so far

Only phone 999 in an emergency

36 years for child sexual abuse

'It's not perfect' say councillors

Nearly 300 shut their doors

Ann Ralli becomes 'Life President’

Batten down the hatches!

Police need witnesses

Better contracts being made a priority

It's fate will be decided next month

Money splashed out on Devon Water Park

20 beaches will be patrolled

Torbay is the worst for it

It's a record-breaking sum for the charity

Plans 'need to happen soon'

Traders say loss of parking will be critical

Councillors delete it from potential sites list

More busts and arrests in South Devon

Westbound lane closed for a month

'We can't carry on like this'

Police given more time to quiz suspects

Developers try again to get approval

New list shows latest troublemakers

Lottery funds will restore Oldway and Pavilion

Cullompton station back on track

League and cup double-header hopes

Former councillors get civic honour

Officers want to speak to this man

Fleet not powerful enough for North Devon

James Pidgeon, 57, caught by online officers

Councillors who axed it told to think again