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Cornwall kayaker captures ‘thrilling’ footage of close encounter with 30ft whale

Rupert Kirkwood, 62, from Holsworthy in Devon, filmed the moment he was circled by a Minke whale for 20 minutes.

The Independent UK

UK heatwave and global warming erodes coastline and risks wiping areas off map

Walkers watched in horror as a large section of Sidmouth coastline in Devon crashed onto the beach at 9.15am on Monday. Parts of the cliff face were still tumbling into the sea hours later

Daily Mirror

Salcombe Harbour Beach Club hotel review: A taste of yacht club life in quaintest Devon

Facing a sandy beach that’s the stuff of childhood nostalgia, this boutique base ups the ante with lashings of lobster, Devon sparkling wine and a chic little spa, says Lucy Thackray

The Independent UK

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First Dates waitress Laura Tott's lavish wedding in Devon as she reveals stunning dress

First Dates star Laura Tott - who works as a paramedic following her stint on the Channel 4 - stunned as she shared a selection of wedding photos from her special day

Daily Mirror

Wetherspoons pub installs 'shrieking alarm' to deter seagulls terrorising punters

The Imperial pub in Exeter, Devon has taken a number of unusual measures in a bid to try deter the seagulls which have been terrorising punters for years - and has now installed a shrieking alarm

Daily Mirror

Giant sand sculpture urges holidaymakers to stay safe on MOD training ground

Depicting an oversized military vehicle, the sand sculpture was brought to life on Saunton Sands beach in Devon, an area steeped in military history and adjacent to the Braunton Burrows Training Estate. The artwork launches the next phase of the Respect the Range campaign, a public safety initiative to warn…

Evening Standard

Rise of UK shark attacks - why they're happening, 30 species in Brit waters and triggers

Richard Peirce, based in Exeter, Devon, is a shark expert and pioneered the idea of taking tourists out to swim with blue sharks in British waters - and now he's shared the truth about attacks

Daily Mirror

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Why the long face? How a pony called Patrick was elected mayor of a Devon town – then barred from his local pub

Thanks to council intervention, Patrick, mayor of Cockington, can no longer visit his ‘interaction pen’ in the garden of The Drum Inn for a pint of Guinness

The Guardian - UK

The Manor Hotel in Exmouth sold following renovation works

The grade II-listed building is believed to be on the oldest in Devon resort town

Birmingham Post

UK's best hidden villages to escape the summer crowds revealed - see the full list

The UK's best hidden villages have been revealed with spots including gorgeous locations in Devon, Cornwall, Loch Lomond, the Cotswolds and more staycation favourites

Daily Mirror

Now Whitby, too, is finding out what happens when tourism takes over

As in Devon and Cornwall, Whitby’s rise in second homes is fuelling worsening inequality and a housing crisis, says Alex Niven, a Newcastle University lecturer

The Guardian - UK

Broadband firm Jurassic Fibre appoints former Shell and Virgin boss as chief executive

Paul Hellings will replace the Devon-based company's founder, Michael Maltby, who will remain on its board

Birmingham Post

Wiltshire butchers supplying top restaurants buys entire industrial estate

Walter Rose and Son has moved into a huge new unit at the site in Devizes, which is also home to six other businesses

Birmingham Post

Rockfish to open three new Devon seafood restaurants after record year

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Mitch Tonks’ business said it had moved back into “growth mode” after making “sweeping changes" to its operations

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Devon food wholesaler set to expand into new HQ, creating 30 jobs

R D Johns Foodservice has appointed Cheltenham-based architect Pentadel Project Management to deliver the new facility by the end of this year

Birmingham Post

Devon café shut after fire to be transformed into new venue under plans

The former Beachcomber restaurant building in Teignmouth has been shut since the blaze in 2017

Daily Mirror

Bird flu warning as locals told to stay away from seriously ill swans

Two cygnets are suspected to have fallen ill from bird flu at the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton, Devon, with rangers urging members of the public to avoid touching them

Birmingham Post

Devon drinks brand secures Woolworths Australia deal

Torquay-based Sea Arch Drinks produces a range of non-alcoholic spirits

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The Guardian - UK

PC in court accused of sexual assault, attempted rape and false imprisonment

Devon and Cornwall officer Matthew Tregale remanded in custody accused of 10 offences against three women

Daily Mirror

Pony appointed mayor of UK village - and he even enjoys a pint of beer

Miniature Shetland Patrick was already a local celebrity thanks to his regular pub visits, but now Cockington residents have signed a petition to make him the mayor

Birmingham Post

Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce names new board

The new directors were formally appointed at the chamber's annual general meeting in July

The Guardian - UK

Tori Amos: ‘I prefer ladies’ soccer. The guys are all right, but ladies come out with bloody noses.’ It’s gladiatorial’

The singer-songwriter, 58, on feminine energy, alien life forms, her mum the DJ, and living in the Cornish part of Devon

Daily Mirror

Car hangs 20ft off ground wedged between two buildings after smashing into railings

The 87-year-old driver parked the red Kia on top of a wall after heading out for her birthday meal when the car plunged through the railings in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon

The Guardian - UK

Holidaymakers face delays as fuel price protesters block M5

Slow-driving convoy caused long delays to those heading to Devon and Cornwall on the first day of the school holidays

Birmingham Post

Completion of Exeter's new Marsh Barton rail station just months away

Devon’s newest railway station at Marsh Barton, in Exeter, is taking shape as work continues at pace this summer.

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