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Top sports coach took own life following police arrest, inquest hears
A top sports coach took his own life hours after being released from police custody following his arrest, an inquest heard. Paul Ruff, 49, who was one of the leading Ultimate Frisbee coaches in the UK, was found dead at home in Exeter, Devon, on
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Chronic ME sufferer knew she would starve to death, inquest hears
A woman suffering from severe chronic fatigue syndrome knew she was going to starve to death, an inquest has heard, writes Rod Minchin from PA. Maeve Boothby-O’Neill, 27, had suffered with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) for a decade and was being
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Five Just Stop Oil activists jailed over protest that caused delays on M25
A judge has jailed five Just Stop Oil activists for their roles in a protest which saw campaigners climb gantries on the M25, causing widespread traffic disruption, writes Sam Russell from PA. Judge Shane Collery KC said “many people suffered hours
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Could you give one of these cats a home?
The Devon Cat Centre is seeking new homes for three of its residents who have been waiting some time for adoption. The Cats Protection centre at Clyst Honiton, off the Exeter to Sidmouth road, was formerly known as Axhayes. It cares for and rehomes
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Local coastal towns among top 10 for high property prices
Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth and Lyme Regis have been named among the 10 coastal towns with the highest property prices in Great Britain. Analysis by Rightmove found the average house prices were £542,005 in Budleigh Salterton, £521,932 in Lyme
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Developer proposes 65 new homes in Ottery St Mary
Proposals have been revealed for 65 new homes in Ottery St Mary. A developer has contacted the town council and some local residents to inform them of its proposals for a ‘high quality residential development’ on land at Strawberry Lane. The
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Battle of Fenny Bridges commemorated at special event in Feniton
A day of activities commemorating the Battle of Fenny Bridges took place in Feniton on Saturday, July 27. The battle was part of the Prayer Book Rebellion, a popular revolt in Devon and Cornwall in 1549 in response to religious and political changes
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'Different cultures, races, and nationalities unite through sport'
My journey of understanding the unifying power of sports began with the Tour of Britain, followed by the Tour de France, the finals of the World Cup in Germany, the men's and women's tennis finals in Wimbledon, and the Olympics in Paris, all happening
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'MPs who take second jobs are letting down those who voted for them'
As your Member of Parliament, I am fortunate to have one of the most satisfying jobs in the world. Add to that the fact that I represent our beautiful area, and I recognise my good fortune. Yet being an MP is a role that ought to be earned through
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More volunteers needed at Sidmouth's SAVE food hub
The SAVE Food Hub in Sidmouth is on the lookout for new volunteers to help run and expand the service. Food hubs operate differently from food banks in that they are not aimed at helping people on low incomes. Instead their purpose is to ensure
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Sidmouth golf team triumphs in nail-biting quarter-final match
Sidmouth's non-playing Palairet Captain, Duncan Arnold and his team have won the quarter-final match at Stover Golf Club. The team produced a fantastic effort against Yelverton, winning 3.5 to 1.5. Mr Arnold admitted that the closing stages
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Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain
The agony Army veteran David endures after suffering a knee injury in service affects every aspect of his life. “I can’t sleep, I can’t do anything. I’m on so much medication it affects my memory, my mood, everything,” he said. “It’s like having
