It's predicted that cutting Devon's public health budget will put further pressure on the local NHS.
The county council was originally given 26 million pounds this year to tackle problems such as smoking and alcohol and drug abuse, which are seriously damaging to the health.
But the Government's now cut that by more than 1 and a half million pounds.
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MP warns top cop about review
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Boatowners weigh in on decisions
Divers to fix East Devon pools
Underwater experts will grout tiles
Community group snubs South West Water grant
Their application for cash was successful
Westcountry sex offender gets 18 years
Robert Squires won't get parole until he's at least 92
