Devon news

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General news from the BBC web site:

UK soldier wrote home 'every day' The fiancee of a Devon soldier killed in Afghanistan says he would write letters to her every day.

Non-999 ambulances may go private Non-emergency ambulances in Cornwall and Devon may be operated by private companies.

Man, 77, who stopped robber dies A Plymouth man who brought a shop raider to the ground with a whack from his walking stick has died.

Aid boat medic feared for life A retired Devon surgeon says he is thankful he is alive after he was caught up in the confrontation between the Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza.

Fears over beaver release plans People on the Devon and Cornwall boundary raise fears about plans to release beavers into the wild.

Investigation into cannabis farm Police are continuing their investigations into a drugs factory found in a house.

Protest against Gaza bombardment More than 200 people wearing black and carrying flowers demonstrate in Devon against Israeli air strikes on Gaza.

Police get £60,000 criminal cash Nearly £60,000 seized from criminals is going to Devon and Cornwall Police.

Owners return to find home alight The owners of a house in south Devon return home to find it on fire.

Two men hurt in power boat crash Two men are being treated in hospital after their power boat hit a sandbank on the River Exe and overturned.

New Year's Eve festivities staged Communities across Devon toast the arrival of the New Year in style with a series of celebrations.

Woman killed on icy road is named A woman killed after her car lost its grip on an icy road in Devon and hit an oncoming bus is named.

Fire service to welcome new boss Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is to get a new chief fire officer on New Year's Day.

Culture educators receive honours Community volunteers and people in Devon who work to promote different cultures are recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Woman dies after her car hits bus A woman dies after her car loses its grip on an icy road in Devon and spins into the path of a bus.

Devon doctor aboard Gaza aid boat A retired Devon surgeon arrives in Lebanon after his ship is confronted by the Israeli navy while delivering medical supplies to Gaza.

Caravan site incident man charged A man is charged with affray and criminal damage after an incident at a caravan site in south Devon.

Ferry service may start in 2010 A new high-speed passenger ferry linking Devon and Wales could be up and running by spring 2010, says an operator.

Sailor death new witness appeal Three potential witnesses could help police investigating the death of a sailor in Plymouth's Union Street.

Mother's fear over abuse register A mother says she is still waiting to have her name removed from an abuse register a year after falling ill in the US.

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