Devon News from Thursday, December 11th, 2025
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Devon NHS struggling to afford redundancies amid ‘dire’ financial state
Devon’s health service has admitted it is struggling to afford redundancies it needs to make as part of record cost-saving targets due to its “dire” financial state.
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Devon County Council Cabinet backs housing plan to tackle affordability crisis
A wide-ranging set of measures aimed at addressing the county’s housing crisis has been agreed at the latest Council cabinet meeting.
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Targeted activity against drugs is making a difference in Devon and Cornwall
The fight against drugs is gaining momentum across the South West, through the persistent combined efforts of Police and Crime Commissioners and police forces in unity with vital partners.
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County’s flood defences appear robust amid national analysis
The majority of Devon’s flood defences are in good repair and above the required standard, according to a national analysis.
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Politics of council overhaul vote heats up
Friction has emerged at a Devon council over votes linked to a major overhaul of the way local government will be reconfigured.


