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The Latest Breaking News from Devon

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

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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

Birmingham Post

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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

Birmingham Post

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

Daily Mirror

Devon drinks brand secures Woolworths Australia deal

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

Birmingham Post

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce names new board

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

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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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Daily Mirror

Premature baby stuck abroad after mum's gave birth on holiday flown home in incubator

Mother Bethany Cleathero, 27, and her newborn Molly have finally returned home to Cullompton, Devon, after the baby was flown from Cyprus to the UK in an incubator

Birmingham Post

Devon's tungsten mine still on for 2023 restart under revised plans

Mining firmTungsten West has restarted its revamp of the Hemerdon Mine near Plymouth and announced a change in its leadership

Liverpool Echo

Grand Designs' 'saddest house ever' finally finished as it goes on market for £10m

The episode followed Edward and his family as misfortune beset the project with the family plunged into millions of pounds worth of debt

The Independent UK

Charles likens Coastguard kit to drysuit worn by James Bond

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been carrying out engagements in Torquay, Devon.

Daily Mirror

Hidden UK beach is like 'Croatian paradise' - but it's only accessible twice a day

Sarah Elmes, a journalist from Plymouth, Devon, described the hidden beach as like a 'Croatian paradise' and documented how to get to Maceley Cove in South Devon

Daily Mirror

Grand Designs' 'saddest ever' home finally up for sale for £10m - but it's not finished

Chesil Cliff House in Devon is one of the most infamous self-builds in the UK and despite going on the market, the new owners will still have to add a kitchen and bathrooms

The Independent UK

Camilla thrills Cornwall locals with Mary Poppins joke during trip with Charles

Over the coming days, the couple will tour the county and neighbouring Devon.

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