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Watch: South West Water boss on bills and spills

The boss of South West Water has apologised unreservedly for a parasite outbreak in south Devon a year ago.

In an interview with BBC Spotlight's Victoria Graham, Pennon Group chief executive Susan Davy also responded to criticism over bill rises, sewage spills and her remuneration.

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Thousands of pirates are descending on Plymouth for a weekend of fun and entertainment.

Newsround presenter Nina Blissett in front of a screen showing an unearthed unexploded WW2 bomb.

World War Two bomb safely exploded out at sea

A World War Two bomb has been safely exploded out at sea after being discovered in a back garden in Plymouth.

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Patients treated to festive visit from ponies

Festive ponies have been visiting Derriford Hospital's ICU garden in Plymouth.

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Police puppies put through their paces

Two litters of German shepherd puppies are on track to become Devon and Cornwall police dogs.

Erasure

Artist wants people to rub out her work

Why artist Fran Gynn is giving people an eraser and asking them use rub out her work.

Steve Wharton goes out with his children

First time outside in 18 months for man with MND

Steve Wharton took his children to soft play on his first trip out of the house in more than a year.

South Sands Hotel

Doors burst open as waves crash into hotel

Storm Ciarán brings chaos to a hotel as sea-facing doors are blown off their hinges by huge waves.

Car in the sea

Devon and Cornwall battered by wind and waves

Watch as Storm Ciarán causes flooding and damage in Devon and Cornwall.

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Car washed into sea gets smashed about by waves

The 4x4 vehicle was left unattended when it was dragged off a promenade during Storm Ciarán.

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Poor driving in Devon and Cornwall caught on camera

A record number of submissions is made to the police road safety initiative Operation Snap.

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Early blackberries sign of 'climate breakdown'

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Long-distance swimmer tackles the Hudson River

Lewis Pugh says the 315 mile (507km) swim is one of his most challenging yet.

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Students finish coast path walk on breakwater

The Devon Royal Navy students were granted access to the breakwater to finish the walk.

People playing on harbour wall and slipway

Child swept into sea by harbour waves

Warnings are issued after a child is swept to sea at Ilfracombe Harbour.

Boys and a dog

Boys save up to buy Big Issue seller a new dog

Rebecca Grass said she was at "rock bottom" when her dog was killed until three boys helped.

Antony Lawrence

Shrek star returns to home town in lead role

Antony Lawrence is playing the lead role of Shrek in the latest UK theatre production.

Steve Hopper feeds Milly the fawn

Man and dogs helping to hand-rear baby deer

Steve Hopper and his dogs have been helping to raise the fawn after it was "mistakenly rescued".

Plymouth diver Aidan Heslop, 21, shows why is among the best high divers in the world.

It can be really, really brutal, says high diver

Diving from 27m (88ft) is tough on the mind and body, Aidan Heslop said.

Operation Snap

Dashcam footage shows careless driving incidents

Police said a record number of actions were taken against drivers in 2022 thanks to dashcam footage.

Imogen Napper

Why I joined battle to beat space junk

Space debris falling to Earth puts fighting orbiting debris into sharp focus for Plymouth scientist.