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Devon: Lyme Bay

Blackdown Hills

Cornish clotted cream

$Ilfracombe$

Lynmouth harbour

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Council in Devon begins switch from diesel vehicles to electric • May 19, 2025, 6:17 AM ET (BBC)

Devon beach awarded Blue Flag status for 38th year in a row • May 18, 2025, 4:56 PM ET (BBC)

Hundreds in Devon and Cornwall join paddle out sewage protests • May 17, 2025, 8:17 AM ET (BBC)

Devon boxing group 'helping women feel empowered' • May 17, 2025, 2:42 AM ET (BBC)

How an orphaned Devon lamb changed estate agent's life • May 14, 2025, 4:48 PM ET (BBC)

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Devon: Lyme Bay

Blackdown Hills

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Lynmouth harbour

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