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Torbay Hospital entrance pictured. The photo shows a blue welcome sign with "Torbay Hospital" written on it in white lettering. There is a small brick structure at the entrance and a road leading towards the main hospital building.

Devon hospital opts against bed closure proposal

The proposal was halted during early discussions, according to Torbay Hospital's chief nurse.

A river with a bush in the foreground and a bank with some trees and a field on the far side and a quay.

New swimming spots rated poor for water quality

The two sites on the River Erme and the River Dart are graded poor for water quality in 2024.

The side of a police car which has the writing 'POLICE' in dark blue at the bottom of the vehicle. In the middle is dark blue and yellow blocks.

Woman in her 90s injured after two-car crash

Police appeal for information after a woman suffered head injuries in a crash in Totnes.

Four firefighters with helmets and firefighters uniform in front of a burning bungalow with flames emerging from the roof at night.

Arrest after fire causes bungalow roof to collapse

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service says crews tackled a blaze at a bungalow on Monday.

Emrhys Coopers stands in front of Coronation Street's Rovers Return Inn. The pub has a red brick exterior with a green facade. The letters 'Rovers Return Inn' are written in gold.

Coronation Street star says cults destroy lives

Emrhys Cooper's parents fell victim to a cult leader, similar to his Coronation Street character.

Street view of Morrisons Daily in Totnes with a yellow van and black car at the filling station

Petrol station granted 24-hour alcohol licence

A petrol station is given permission to sell alcohol around the clock despite concerns.

The town of Salcombe, from the air, showing the river, moored boats and a marina area.

Police warning after spate of marine thefts

Officers urge people and businesses to look out for warning signs of incidents.

Dartington Hall

Anger over sudden closure of college

Bosses say funding is no longer viable due to "substantial" financial losses.

Dylan Walker smiling at the camera wearing a hat resting his chin on his hand

Tributes paid to 'amazing' man killed in crash

Dylan Walker, 26, from Harbertonford, died in a car accident near Washbourne in July.