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UK Bluetongue virus outbreak 2026

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Latest: Bluetongue virus threatens permanent presence in Scotland

By early September 2026, the Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) outbreak in the United Kingdom has intensified, with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) reporting over 2,000 potential cases under investigation. As of Septemb

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Devon local government restructuring proceeds

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Latest: Devon MPs present petitions against local government reorganisation

In mid‑June 2026, Devon County Council leader Julian Brazil urged the UK government to replace the county’s two‑tier system with a single county‑wide unitary authority, warning of service risks and estimating £50‑£80 mil

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Devon seagrass habitat monitoring initiative

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Latest: Devon bodyboards repurposed for seagrass habitat surveys

The Environment Agency is utilizing discarded bodyboards to facilitate scientific surveys of intertidal mudflats in Devon. These boards, collected from Household Waste Recycling Centres managed by SUEZ, allow researchers

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Somerset Council parking charge proposal

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Latest: Devon County Council proposes East Devon parking restrictions

Somerset Council is advancing the Somerset Parking Review and Charging Principles Framework, a proposal to implement a consistent county-wide pricing model. The plan utilizes a five-tier structure based on location and u

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North Devon hospital maternity service suspension

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Latest: North Devon maternity services suspended due to staffing shortages

The Royal Devon University Hospital Foundation Trust has suspended maternity services at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple, citing “unsafe levels of medical staffing.” The suspension, which began in August 2026

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Housing and development in Devon

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Latest: North Devon affordable housing scheme secured as policy reversal welcomed

Development activity in Devon has focused on housing and agricultural infrastructure. Initial reports detailed planning applications for a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) conversion in Newton Abbot and a multi-million

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