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Google image of Clovelly Road in Bideford. Properties line either side of the road. Power cables stretch across both sides of the street. Cars are parked on either side of the road. Vehicles are travelling down the road.

Dog killed and woman injured in street attack

Police say a man, in his 40s, was arrested and released on bail pending further inquiries.

A single-storey building with a wooden fence on one side and a porch and a road along the right.

Three Devon libraries up for national award

Bideford Library, Braunton Library and Exeter Library are all 2025 South West finalists.

Two police cars are parked parallel to each other on a road. A uniformed officer stands at the back of one next to police scene tape. Some houses can be seen in the background.

Man in hospital after crash involves ambulance

Police say two other drivers were also injured in the three-vehicle crash on the A39 on Tuesday.

Debris on the black play equipment from the attempted arson. There are burn marks with pieces of burnt paper scattered around.

Appeal after 'attempted arson' at play park

The council says Victoria Park in Bideford has been vandalised for the third time since opening.

A picture of 8 people in a line standining holding wreaths alongside posters

Devon's community heroes honoured

People in Devon have been recognised for their charity and voluntary work.

Savannah wearing a dark orange top with pink hair, stood in the middle of the hedgehog rescue centre

'Rescuing hedgehog changed my life for the better'

Savannah Hawkins says rescuing a hedgehog more than five years ago changed her life.

A double-decker bus, pictured at night at a deserted bus stop. Operated by Stagecoach, the bus is painted blue, white, green and yellow and has "Barnstaple" on its destination board.

North Devon night bus returns for festive season

Police said the "popular" night bus was returning to north Devon for the festive season.

The Exeter Law Courts building. The modern building features a prominent curved section that includes vertical windows and a circular, glass-topped tower element at the roofline. To the left, there is a glass-panelled facade.

Community order for shoplifting police officer

The Devon and Cornwall Police officer previously pleaded guilty to a charge of theft from a shop.

The bottom of a grey tube slide with blue paint splattered across it. There is red and white tape across the bottom of it. In the background you can see brown and black tarmac as well as other play equipment

Appeal after play park defaced with paint

The council says parts of a play park in Devon are temporarily closed after a spate of vandalism.