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• Devon & Cornwall Police focus on anti-social behaviour

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• Pressure remains on consultation over librarian jobs in Devon

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• Devon & Cornwall Police Introduces Taser 10

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• New report highlights progress in strengthening Devon’s fostering services

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• Campaigners hail victory in battle against proposed BESS in East Devon

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• New website launched for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation

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• Local Education Leaders Join Forces to Improve Secondary School Experience

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