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Fletcher calling on support
Plymouth Argyle boss Carl Fletcher has urged Pilgrims fans to get behind his side when they face bottom club Dagenham this weekend.

Morrison fined over slur
West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison has been fined £7,000 by the Football Association for using a gay slur on Twitter.

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Devon National News: 11 Treated After Fatal Coach Crash

Monday February 20th 2012
Eleven people remain in hospital today in Northern France after a coach crash involving 29 British schoolchildren and 13 adult supervisors on Sunday.
A teacher has died in the accident which occured near Reims when the coach was returning back from a ski trip in Northern France.
Six people are said to be seriously injured although their conditions are not described as life threatening according to the crash investiogator despite a 13 year old being transferred to the Necker childrens hospital in Paris where she has undergone surgery.
Inital tests have been performed and the reports have come back from the labs on the coach driver which has shown negative for being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Local police are currently investigating...
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Devon National News: Radio Station 'Sorry' for Sex Noise Outburst

Tuesday February 21st 2012
A radio station has issued a formal apology after listeners complained of hearing 'gay sex noises' live on air.Jazz FM's pre-recorded Funcky Sensation show was interrupted for around 5 minutes due to 'unauthorised access to the live feed'."Please accept our profound and sincere apologies for any offense that may have been caused"Stunned listeners during the show went onto twitter to express their opinions.Iwan Williams sent the following tweet: "The **** just happened on jazz fm?! Sounded like sex noises... This is turning into an awkward dinner."Another user (Jojo), tweeted @Jazz FM "Me and my mum are laughing so hard... I think you were hacked or something, we've just heard gay sex noises on your station...
Iran Trains Female Ninjas As Assassins

Devon National News: Iran Trains Female Ninjas As Assassins

Tuesday February 21st 2012
Three thousand Iranian women being trained as ninja warriors say they will use their martial arts skills to defend the country if necessary.
You may need to be wary about what you 'share' with others.

Devon National News: UK Government Pushes ‘Refined' Internet Monitoring Plans

Tuesday February 21st 2012
The UK government has expanded its plans to store and monitor Twitter, Facebook and many other personal web communication data, and according to an ISP body they are being cut out of the loop and kept in the dark completely.
Under the proposed plans the UK police and intelligence operatives will gain access of records of who has talked to who on social networks, instant messaging services and even online gaming. The monitoring and storage and expected to be overseen and managed by the ISP's but currently the government has not shared any of its plans or steps with them according to the ISPA.
It is important that proposals to update government's capabilities to intercept and retain communications data in the new communications...
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Devon National News: Weathermans c-word slipup

Tuesday February 21st 2012
A BBC weatherman has told of his shame after he accidentally said the c-word on live national television.Alex Deakin, who is 37 years of age was predicting "bucket loads of sunshine" but instead said "bucket loads of c***" before correcting himself.Clips of his slip up on The BBC News have been quick to turn viral and be spread around YouTube and other various media sharing sites.Deakin went on to tweet: "I think the less said the better about that last broadcast #P45."James Naughtie and Andrew Marr have both been said to have made similar slip ups in 2010.
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Devon National News: M25 Sight Seeing Tour Sellout!

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
A 4 hour coach trip to tour the congested M25 has been a surprise hit.The tour of the 117 mile motorway was organised by The Brighton and Hove Bus & Coach Company and completely sold out in a matter of days, due to its popular success more tour dates have been scheduled and will soon be open for booking.The £15/head trip begins at J7 and includes sights such as The Lakeside Shopping Centre, Heathrow Airport (T5) and The Dartford Crossing Bridge.Simon Ashcroft, the organiser said that the plan was orginally intended as a publicity stunt to showcase the companys more conventional outings but it proved to be a hit success."We've got the anoraks, of course, and we've got people who like coaches. We've got lots of ladies...

More Devon and Cornwall News

William Hague foresees nuclear Iran triggering new Middle Eastern cold war

Devon National News: William Hague foresees nuclear Iran triggering new Middle Eastern cold war

Monday February 20th 2012
British Foreign Secretary William Hague has described a possibility of a new cold war in the Middle East due to the Iranian nuclear programme. United...
France school bus crash kills one, leaves five seriously injured

Devon National News: France school bus crash kills one, leaves five seriously injured

Sunday February 19th 2012
A bus crashed into a ditch in northern France, killing one man and leaving at least four people seriously injured, the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth...

Devon National News: Police Sieze Homeless Mans Van In Relation To Vicars Death

Friday February 17th 2012
Police investigating the murder of a parish priest in his own vicarage have seized a white van where a homeless man had been sleeping rough.
A white Citroen van...
Drivers urged to ‘BAG IT, BIN IT!’ and help reduce roadside litter

Devon National News: Drivers urged to ‘BAG IT, BIN IT!' and help reduce roadside litter

Thursday February 16th 2012
The Highways Agency is calling on road users to help tackle roadside litter on England's motorways and major A roads.The Agency estimates it removes...
A RyanAir Plane In Terminal

Devon National News: RyanAir's sexist adverts banned after complaints

Wednesday February 15th 2012
Two of RyanAir's new newspaper adverts have been banned after complaints from readers that they were sexist and objectified women.
The advertising...
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Devon National News: Co-op cuts emissions down by 35%

Wednesday February 15th 2012
The Co-op group has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 35% on its 2006 levels as a part of a 'radical' envrionmental and social pledges.
A year...
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Even More Devon and Cornwall News

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Devon National News: House prices are continuing to fall

Tuesday February 14th 2012
12% of estate egents have reported rising sales in January, reports the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.Although house sales edged up last month...
The Anfield Cat aka Shankly

Devon National News: The Anfield Cat is looking for a new home!

Tuesday February 14th 2012
The now famous "Anfield Cat" who gained his glory from running on the Anfield pitch during Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur is looking for a new home.
Walking...
Alcohol smuggling gang jailed for £50m fraud

Devon National News: Alcohol smuggling gang jailed for £50m fraud

Monday February 13th 2012
A criminal gang has been jailed for one of the biggest ever alcohol smuggling frauds ever uncovered in the UK. The scam was worth £50m a year in unpaid...
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Devon National News: BMA backs 'opt-out' organ donation

Monday February 13th 2012
The way in which organs are donated and who donates them should be examined in a bid to improve donation rates and ultimately save lives, according to...
 'Stop being so damn respectful' say free speech supporters in London

Devon National News: 'Stop being so damn respectful' say free speech supporters in London

Monday February 13th 2012
Atheists, secularists and supporters of free speech rallied in London today to protest what they feel is an "increased confidence of Islamists to censor...
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BREAKING NEWS: Whitney Houston Dies

Sunday February 12th 2012
American pop star Whitney Houston was found dead Saturday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel according to the Beverly Hills Police Department. She was 48 years...

Devon and Cornwall Sport

Katherine Kempe's Olympic dream

Katherine Kempe's Olympic dream

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
The 22-year-old talks about moving to Cornwall to make the most of the county's fencing facilities
Pirates boss focused on play-offs

Pirates boss focused on play-offs

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Cornish Pirates boss Chris Stirling says his side's 18-17 win over Championship leaders Bristol means nothing in terms of the play-offs.
Hodges proud despite Dover defeat

Hodges proud despite Dover defeat

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Truro City boss Lee Hodges says he is proud of the way his side played despite losing 3-1 at Dover Athletic in the Blue Square Bet South.
March 'pivotal' for Gulls - Ling

March 'pivotal' for Gulls - Ling

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Torquay United manager Martin Ling says results in the month of March will be key to his side's chances of success in League Two.
Baxter puts faith in Exeter squad

Baxter puts faith in Exeter squad

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter does not expect a large influx of new players into his squad this summer.
Baxter aims to extend winning run

Baxter aims to extend winning run

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says his side must focus on trying to keep their winning run going after the 15-12 win over Wasps.

Other Devon and Cornwall Headlines

Floating wind farm study launched

Floating wind farm study launched

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
A £25m floating wind farm could be built off the coast of Cornwall, it has been announced.
County 'may escape' virus worst

County 'may escape' virus worst

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Cornwall should escape the worst of a virus causing birth defects in sheep, cattle and goats, a senior vet has said.
Aquarium welcomes namesake fish

Aquarium welcomes namesake fish

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
Blue reef fish swap the warmth of the Caribbean for a breeding programme at a Cornwall aquarium.
Recruiter struggles to fill posts

Recruiter struggles to fill posts

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
A Devon recruitment firm says it is struggling to recruit suitable graduates for jobs
Devon torch relay route revealed

Devon torch relay route revealed

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
The Olympic torch will travel through 30 cities, towns and villages in Devon, including overnight stops in Plymouth and Exeter.
Row over poll on Tesco superstore

Row over poll on Tesco superstore

Wednesday February 22nd 2012
A row breaks out in a Devon town over the cost of a £10,000 referendum on plans to build a Tesco store in the town.
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