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• Angry youngsters tackle South West Water over sewage

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• CQC rates Devon County Council’s adult social care provision as requires improvement

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• SWR earns highest MOD accolade for supporting Armed Forces

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• Commissioner welcomes latest recognition of improvements to force performance

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• Appeal following a car and motorcycle collision in Exeter

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• Devon ‘betrayed’ as Exeter and Plymouth given land-grab green light

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• City council leader promises ‘simpler services’ after shake-up

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• Devon County Council sets out priorities for the year ahead as it prepares for Local Government Reorganisation

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