Devon news

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General news from the BBC web site:

Council wants benefit cash back A council in Devon is in the process of trying to recoup hundreds of thousands of pounds in overpaid benefits.

Seven arrests follow drug raids Seven people are arrested on suspicion of being involved in the illegal supply of drugs in a seaside resort in Devon.

Two dead British soldiers named The Ministry of Defence names two British soldiers killed in separate incidents in Afghanistan on Sunday.

Plans unveiled for more eco-towns Two new areas - in Devon and Hampshire - are announced as possible "eco-town" sites by the government.

Sick elephant is put down at zoo An elephant with severe foot problems is put down at a zoo in Devon.

Elephant grass blaze sweeps field Firefighters spend the night tackling a blazing field of elephant grass in Somerset which may have been started deliberately.

Council 'could move town staff' Up to 100 council workers could be relocated out of Barnstaple to new out-of-town offices under plans by North Devon Council.

Rescue boat cut plans criticised Protesters criticise coastguard plans to scrap a rescue boat based in Cornwall for the River Tamar at a public meeting.

Newspapers announce merger plan About 30 journalists jobs may be in danger after a merger in back-room operations between daily newspapers in Bristol and Plymouth.

Resort's improvement work begins A multi-million pound scheme is under way to improve the centre of a Devon resort and transform it into the town's focal point.

U-turn on old car parking charges Devon council will introduce staff parking charges, but drops controversial plans to double the charge for older cars.

Gates proposed for snow-hit road Gates could be built into central reservations along part of the A38 in Devon in a bid to stop drivers from being left stranded in bad weather.

Aim to restore 18th Century canal Plans to restore the 18th Century Stover Canal could move forward after a council sub-leases land to a waterway trust.

Civil servants striking over pay Thousands of civil servants in Cornwall and Devon are carrying out a 48-hour strike over redundancy pay as part of a national protest.

Alcohol abuse 'epidemic' warning More young people in Devon are being treated for drink-related conditions and a doctor says alcohol abuse is the "new lung cancer".

Dogs and sheep plunge over cliff Two dogs and a sheep drown in rough seas after falling from cliffs at Beesands in Devon.

Three held over street shooting Three people are arrested in connection with a shooting in east London which left a man seriously injured.

Windsurfer rescued in choppy seas A helicopter and two lifeboats are involved in the rescue of a windsurfer who got into difficulties off Bigbury.

New homes plea from horse charity A long cold winter and the recession leaves a South West animal charity in desperate need of people to rehome horses.

Thatched roof destroyed by fire More than 100 firefighters from Devon and Somerset tackle a fire which destroyed the thatched roof of an Ottery St Mary house.

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