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The UK is backing a tungsten mine in Devon as an effort to secure critical mineral supplies. The National Wealth Fund has invested £71mn into the project to produce metal that will be used by the aerospace and defence industries.

The July full moon, known as the Buck Moon, is set to peak at 15:36 BST on Wednesday, lighting up the skies in Devon and Cornwall.

Researchers in the United Kingdom have identified a 30-year-old shipwreck near Devon as the Dutch trading ship Dom van Keulen, which sank in 1633 while carrying Moroccan gold coins and trade goods. The discovery, involving collaboration between Bournemouth University, the British Museum, and divers, resolved a mystery linked to over 400 gold coins found in 1995.

Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon. Counterterror police described the incident as a 'targeted attack'.

Counterterrorism police are investigating the death of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, with a 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terrorism. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood indicated police are considering a terrorist motive, reversing earlier statements that ruled out political motivations.

Counter-terror police are leading the murder investigation into Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday.

Britain’s largest community solar farm in north Devon was forced to shut by the government’s energy system operator to prevent grid overload from renewable energy. The closure, occurring weeks before European heatwaves, is expected to cost members £2m in lost revenue.

Police are open-minded about the motive for the killing of Widdecombe following a second arrest. The former Conservative minister was found dead at her home in Devon on Thursday.

Kemi Badenoch condemns a 'nasty, horrific attack' on Ann Widdecombe. The 78-year-old was murdered at her Devon home.

A former Devon seaside town is described as Britain's crack cocaine capital, with locals requesting police intervention due to county lines drugs gangs, violent crime, and unruly teenagers. Journalist Jane Fryer reports on the town's decline.

Three individuals, including Britain’s only serving female naval commando, died in a Royal Navy helicopter crash during a training exercise in Devon. The deceased were named as Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, Lt Cmdr Chris Grayson, and Petty Officer Owen Green by the Ministry of Defence.

Three Royal Navy members died in a helicopter crash in Devon. The incident occurred in the UK, and the identities of the deceased have been confirmed.

Tributes were paid to a female pilot and two crew members who died in a Royal Navy helicopter crash in Devon during a late-night training exercise. The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a training mission.

Three British navy personnel were killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise near Sourton in Devon. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the accident.

Three Royal Navy members died in a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crash during a training exercise in Devon, England. The incident occurred near Sourton at 4 a.m., and an investigation is underway. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the families were informed, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the deaths 'utterly tragic.'

A Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field near Sourton Down, Devon. The incident occurred near the A30 eastbound exit slip to the A386.

A helicopter crashed into a field in Devon. The incident occurred in the county of Devon.

South West Water was fined £1.85m for supplying water unfit for human consumption during a cryptosporidiosis outbreak in Brixham, Devon. The incident in 2024 caused hundreds to fall ill and forced thousands to boil their water.

A former police officer has been jailed for running a county lines drug ring that sent thousands of pounds worth of cocaine from Manchester to rural Devon. The operation involved large quantities of cocaine being transported from urban areas to rural ones. This resulted in significant illegal activity and law enforcement intervention.

Geopolitical risks in the crude oil market are rising due to disruptions in the Hormuz Strait, leading to billions of dollars in disputes. Oil traders are increasingly seeking legal counsel amid heightened tensions and market instability.

Russia faces challenges in increasing oil exports due to disruptions at its Black Sea port. The crude oil tanker 'Devon' is depicted transporting oil via the Persian Gulf to Iran, highlighting ongoing geopolitical risks in the oil market.

B&B owners in Devon and Cornwall are warning that Rachel Reeves' proposed 'holiday tax' will severely impact the hospitality sector. The tax is described as a potential 'nail in the coffin' for local businesses, raising concerns about economic harm.