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2 hrs ago | Sky News

Canoeist Killed In Floods Named

A canoeist who died after becoming trapped under his boat while riding a flooded river was a qualified instructor who had enjoyed the sport for 25 years.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, United Kingdom, Entertainment

6 hrs ago | Telegraph.co.uk

U2 confirmed as headline act for Glastonbury festival's 40th anniversary

It will be their first appearance at the Somerset festival, which was launched by the dairy farmer Mr Eavis in 1970.

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Related Topix: United Kingdom, Weather

11 hrs ago | Plymouth Evening Herald

Driver is arrested after woman dies in collision

AN elderly pedestrian died in the city centre following an accident with a lorry which allegedly failed to stop.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom,

Sun Nov 22, 2009

The Press On-Line

Bridge fears as floods hit England's north

HEAVY RAIN: Homes in the north of England have flooded and there are fears for the safety of bridges, after torrential rain.

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Related Topix: Weather, Boat Disaster, United Kingdom, Monmouthshire County, Wales, World News, Cumbria County, England

This Is Exeter

Speeding OAP escapes jail for lies to the police

A PENSIONER has escaped jail despite falsely claiming his son was responsible for breaking the speed limit on three occasions in order to avoid points on his licence.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom, Austria,

Guardian Unlimited

Urgent checks under way on Cumbria's 1,800 bridges

Inpspectors concerned for safety of bridges after policeman's death as search under way for woman swept away in Wales Northside bridge in Workington, which was destroyed by flooding in Cumbria.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Flood, United Kingdom, Monmouthshire County, Wales,

Plymouth Evening Herald

Council 'riding roughshod' over playground protesters

TORBAY Council is 'riding roughshod' over the views of residents over the future of the Paignton Green, local conservationists have claimed.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom,

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Enfield Independent

Death of canoeist in flooded river

A canoeist pulled from a river during Saturday's stormy conditions has died, the fire service said.

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Related Topix: United Kingdom

Plymouth Evening Herald

Police vow to smash drugs market

POLICE have vowed to disrupt the supply of drugs in South Devon after a series of high-profile drugs raids yesterday.

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Related Topix: Drugs, United Kingdom,

Plymouth Evening Herald

Teen mugger is jailed for attacks on four women

A TEENAGE mugger who targeted woman walking alone at night has been jailed after admitting four attacks on females.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom,

Fri Nov 20, 2009

BBC News

Girl, 12, is injured in collision

A 12-year-old girl has been seriously injured in a road collision near the Transporter Bridge in Newport.

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Related Topix: Monmouthshire County, Wales, Caerphilly County, Wales, World News, United Kingdom, Shropshire County, England, Isle of Wight County, England, Pembrokeshire County, Wales, Newport City County, Wales

Plymouth Evening Herald

3,500 assaults on NHS staff

MORE THAN 3,500 assaults on NHS staff have been reported in the Westcountry in the last year alone, according to a new report.

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Related Topix: United Kingdom,

ThisIsNorthDevon

Smoke alarm plea after fatal chip pan fire

A 20-YEAR-OLD boatbuilder died of smoke inhalation after a late-night chip pan fire at his home on the Devon and Somerset border.

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Related Topix: Fire, World News, United Kingdom, Somerset County, England

ThisIsNorthDevon

SPARKLING: The Barnstaple pendant which is being sold by Dejoria Diamonds.

BARNSTAPLE should, we all know, be well-known for its superb pannier market, historic town centre, and sublime neighbouring countryside.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom,

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Western morning News

Soprano Christina Warn has made it through to the finals of a national competition

HER first solo was when she was dressed as a ladybird at the age of nine - but after 11 years of classical training, Christina Warn is spreading her wings as a far more elegant soprano.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom,

ThisIsSouthDevon

Binge drink van accident man sues for A 1m

AN accident victim who drank at least 10 pints of lager and a 'substantial amount of whisky' before he was struck down by a van and badly injured is claiming more than 1million in compensation.

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Related Topix: United Kingdom, World News,

ThisIsSouthDevon

'Justice has been done' says racism victim

A DOORMAN who suffered distressing racial abuse has spoken of his relief that 'justice has been done' after his abuser received a heavy fine from the courts.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom,

Wed Nov 18, 2009

ThisIsSouthDevon

Three cut free after two-car collision

SIX people were taken to hospital following a two-car crash on the Newton Road near Bishopsteignton during the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom,

ThisIsSouthDevon

Generosity sees fund grow to 8,000

THE Herald Express Ellacombe Fire Fund has topped 8,000. Donations have ranged from a few spare coppers to the latest cash donation of 1,624, making a total of 8,141. One of the Wojaks' bridesmaids, Karen Pearce, is putting the final touches to a family fun day this Sunday at the Farmhouse Tavern in Newton Road, Torquay.

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Related Topix: United Kingdom

ThisIsNorthDevon

TV chef admits drink driving charge

CELEBRITY chef John Burton Race has been banned from driving and fined for drink-driving after refusing to give a breath test to police who wrestled him to the ground when he resisted arrest.

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Related Topix: United Kingdom,

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