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Researchers are cutting open tuna to answer one big question
The return of Atlantic bluefin tuna has thrilled scientists and fishermen alike — but a new project reveals just how fragile that comeback could be if we don’t act fast

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Exeter car ban is making life 'intolerable' for locals
'It was a poor decision taken with minimal consultation'


Live: A30 crash near Exeter blocks road ahead of rush hour
Drivers trying to get to Exeter could be affected

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Four adorable Devon pups in need of a forever home
They can be adopted from The Dogs Trust and The RSPCA


The most pathetic excuses spewed by Devon criminals in court
Shameless lies and feeble mitigation


Devon councils owe £1.9 billion to lenders
Authorities need to borrow to buy assets which generate income after government grant cuts


Bank Holiday roads chaos on A30 and M5 with long queues
There are long delays on the roads


Rising sea levels threaten Devon towns - some could vanish by 2050
A map shows the potential impact of rising sea levels threatening many coastal areas


Exeter City need to add consistency after 'topsy-turvey' start
“When you concede that early, it’s a mountain to climb."


Exeter City 'beaten before game began' after dreadful start
“We can’t keep passing up opportunities and if we start better we have a chance but the game is over before it starts."


Family of Exeter mum reported killed in Ukraine are 'desperate for information'
Her sons "have been told that their mother is missing, presumed dead"


Northampton Town 2 Exeter City 0 - Grecians suffer tame defeat after slow start
Grecians beaten 2-0 after two early goals gave them a mountain to climb


Special Devon pub with priceless buzz that's hard to bottle
It's one of 50 in the running to be crowned the best


Met office says temperatures may reach 30C over weekend before big change next week
Temperatures are expected to peak on Monday, according to meteorologists


Vile man threatened to kill gran and blow up her house
He regularly issued threats during drug-fuelled benders


Exeter trains halted after medical incident involving staff member
A staff member was taken ill


28 people in Devon courts named including benefits cheat
Violent criminals, drugs dealer and benefits cheat also feature


Live: Armed police and unmarked cars in Exeter street
It looks like a serious incident


Exeter City have to be on their guard for Northampton Town trip
“Their performances have been better than the results"


Aid worker from Exeter killed in Russian drone strike
Her body is in a warzone and cannot be recovered
