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Largest woodland bat survey a 'nice story of AI for good' bbc.in/4e484f5
AI makes Britain's largest woodland bat survey possible, scientists say

AI makes Britain's largest woodland bat survey possible, scientists say

Some of Britain's rarest and most threatened bats have been recorded in the south-west of England.

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How close are we to running out of water? bbc.in/4ibGIGm
Severe drought: How close are we to running out of water?

Severe drought: How close are we to running out of water?

Reservoir levels have risen slightly after two storms brought heavy rain, but concerns remain.

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Murder charge dropped after non-suspicious death bbc.in/4BygbdL
Murder charge dropped after non-suspicious death

Murder charge dropped after non-suspicious death

A man in his 50s from Torquay was initially arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Wettest week for two years after named storms bbc.in/4A26bbf
Wettest week for two years during named storms

Wettest week for two years during named storms

Storms Austen and Boelo brought the most amount of rain in a week since October 2024.

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Lib Dems and Reform UK in war of words over alleged shove bbc.in/4stqxaO
Lib Dems and Reform in war of words over alleged shove

Lib Dems and Reform in war of words over alleged shove

The Lib Dems claim Farage "attempted to shove" their South Devon MP but a Reform source accuses the party of "lying".

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The South West reacts to Budget announcements bbc.in/4ifiLhu
The South West reacts to Budget announcements

The South West reacts to Budget announcements

Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.

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Controversial plans for Devon councils withdrawn bbc.in/3WhkhqC
Controversial plans for Devon councils withdrawn by government

Controversial plans for Devon councils withdrawn by government

Devon is expected to have a new set of proposals for its local authorities by early next year.

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Exeter ready for 'outstanding' Salford - Taylor bbc.in/4iLey53
Exeter ready for 'outstanding' Salford, says manager Matt Taylor

Exeter ready for 'outstanding' Salford, says manager Matt Taylor

The Grecians head to the North West to face a side six points clear at the top of League Two.

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South West Water given lowest environmental rating bbc.in/4By2KKU
South West Water given lowest environmental rating

South West Water given lowest environmental rating

The water firm is performing "significantly below target" for pollution by the Environment Agency.

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Plymouth Parkway sell out FA Cup first round tie bbc.in/4zlWepk
Plymouth Parkway sell out FA Cup first round tie against Berkhamsted

Plymouth Parkway sell out FA Cup first round tie against Berkhamsted

Plymouth Parkway will welcome seventh-tier rivals Berkhamsted to Bolitho Park on 9 November.

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Woman saved by CPR has "another chance at life" bbc.in/4ipuo3Y
Cornwall woman saved by quick CPR encourages others to learn

Cornwall woman saved by quick CPR encourages others to learn

South West Ambulance Service says immediate action is vital for better patient outcomes.

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Police adopting protocol to find missing veterans bbc.in/4Bz0AuD
Devon and Cornwall Police adopt protocol to find missing veterans

Devon and Cornwall Police adopt protocol to find missing veterans

Veterans and service personnel can self-refer to the protocol, or friends and family members can.

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Best of north Devon showcased by young filmmakers bbc.in/4su2pF3
Best of north Devon showcased by young filmmakers in competition

Best of north Devon showcased by young filmmakers in competition

Judging of entries is underway with the announcement of a winner due on Monday 2 November.

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Residents report ongoing postal delays bbc.in/4e6cmT9
Residents report concerns over ongoing postal delays

Residents report concerns over ongoing postal delays

People in Devon and Cornwall say they are not receiving important letters on time.

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Devon will get an elected mayor from 2028 under plans announced in the Budget. The role will cover an area currently split between Devon County Council, Plymouth and Torbay. More here: bbc.in/4stUTtL
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Single elected mayor to cover all Devon in 2028 bbc.in/4zWx8Nr
Single elected mayor to cover all major Devon councils in 2028

Single elected mayor to cover all major Devon councils in 2028

The figurehead will cover the county's three main areas of Devon County, Plymouth and Torbay.

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Murder arrest made after woman found dead bbc.in/4yMpbtk
Torquay murder arrest made after woman found dead

Torquay murder arrest made after woman found dead

Devon and Cornwall Police say there will be "a heightened police presence" as enquiries continue.

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Agencies pledge to learn from triple killings bbc.in/4ijb5JB
Police and health bosses pledge to learn from triple killings

Police and health bosses pledge to learn from triple killings

An 80-year-old man and a pair of 84-year-old twins were attacked by Alexander Lewis-Ranwell in 2019.

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Exeter Chiefs ready to welcome centre McLeod bbc.in/3W8c2NK
Dallas McLeod: Exeter Chiefs ready to welcome New Zealand centre

Dallas McLeod: Exeter Chiefs ready to welcome New Zealand centre

Exeter boss Rob Baxter is excited about Dallas McLeod's impeding arrival from New Zealand.

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Special memories will be lost if orchard axed - girl bbc.in/4yEZKK1
Special memories will be lost if Devon orchard axed, says girl

Special memories will be lost if Devon orchard axed, says girl

A nine-year-old girl has been campaigning to save a orchard that is under threat of being bulldozed.

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