Devon's mental health out of area care costs are highest in...
Not only are more mental health patients being sent out of area because of a lack of beds in Devon, the money spent on their care is the highest than anywhere...
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Meet the Exeter mum who is one of five Hearts, Heroes &...
A group of five busy working mums, including one from Exeter, are now known as the Hearts, Heroes & Angels (HHA) because they are spreading happiness and...
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Mum left unable to have more children by Exeter op sues NHS
A mum-of-one who sued after hernia treatment at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital left her unable to have more children has lost her bid for substantial...
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Fight steps up to reverse 'damaging' East Devon hospital bed...
The battle to save East Devon's community hospital beds from closure is still being fought.Pressure is being put on health commissioner Northern, Eastern and...
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Exeter teenager overcomes anxiety to perform on stage
An Exeter teenager says she has been able to overcome her anxiety by joining a theatre school, and is now looking forward to taking to the stage in its latest...
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Mystery of Devon woman's death may remain unsolved
WHY a 55-year-old Paignton woman died in the safety of her own flat may never be known, a coroner has heard. Theresa Pittken, known as Terry, was found dead on...
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Fire in North Devon bedroom started by a hairdryer
A hairdryer is thought to have started a fire at a bedroom in North Devon this morning. A man has been treated for smoke inhalation following the fire at a...
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Taxi destroyed by fire outside Devon pub
Fire ripped through a taxi which was parked outside a pub in Devon this week. Firefighters were called to the blaze by the Golden Hind in Manadon, Plymouth on...
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Adventurers from Devon to embark on 30,000 mile pub crawl
A group of plucky adventurers from Devon will be taking to the road to embark on a record-breaking 30,000 mile journey in the world's biggest pub crawl.
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Staff being paid double to shift recycling backlog on North Devon...
Staff at a Devon council are being offered double pay to help shift the missed recycling and to clear the backlog left on the streets. North Devon Council...
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Rapper who is a recovering addict launches new recovery...
A renowned rapper who has battled a drink and drugs addiction was in Exeter today at the launch of a initiative aimed at helping people on the recovery...
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Almost 100 people taken to hospital for sunburn in Devon during...
The number of people who required medical attention at hospitals in Devon due to sunburn during the recent heatwave has been revealed.Across Torbay and South...
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Do you have a voice for radio?
If you've ever wanted to work in radio or a looking for a unique volunteering opportunity then Hospital Radio Exeter wants to hear from you.The broadcaster is...
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Devon mums would travel for up to an hour in labour if community...
The extra distance some mums-to-be in labour will now have to travel if community hospitals lose their maternity units could be as long as an hour or nearly 30...
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Devon mum who had leg amputated appeals for more donors
A Devon mum who had to have her leg amputated as a child says she wouldn't be here today it wasn't for the blood transfusions she received.Carla Riley-Wood, of...
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Exeter teenager rescued after impaling foot on four inch nail
A teenager has been taken to hospital today after it is believed she stood on a four inch nail.An ambulance was called to Hambeer Lane in Exeter, around 3.30pm...
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Exeter receives biggest dementia care research fund from...
The biggest ever single investment into dementia care research from the Alzheimer's Society has been awarded to the University of Exeter. Its Exeter Centre of...
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Urgent appeal launched to find missing woman from Exeter hospital
A missing persons appeal has been launched to find a woman missing from the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. Jeanette Edwards, 57, has been reported missing...
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Domino's 'superheros' are back on Exeter's streets following...
Domino's employees dressed in superhero costumes have been spotted back on Exeter's streets this morning following concerns raised about their welfare in the...
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Patient takes to social media to praise hardworking staff at a...
A social media post, written by a patient at a Devon hospital, about hardworking staff has gone viral. Charlotte Coath wrote a post on Facebook to praise the...
