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Longer life expected in Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the Westcountry, new figures show.
Take part in Race for Life 2008
Women living in Kingsbridge are being urged to get their trainers on to take part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2008.
Bacon lovers defy cancer scare
Butchers in Kingsbridge say they have seen little difference in sales despite warnings that eating too much bacon and ham could cause cancer.
Trust rates 'weak' for service
The Devon Primary Care Trust (PCT), which runs South Hams Hospital, has performed badly in a survey carried out by the Healthcare Commission.
Steen supports rheumatoid arthritis sufferers
Totnes MP Anthony Steen has backed efforts to raise awareness of rheumatoid arthritis at a drop-in event at the House of Commons.
Receiving faster social care
Devon County Council will begin a period of consultation with staff and unions on a restructure that will cut the length of time it takes for people to receive social care.
Devon kids 'not exercising enough'
Just one in 40 11-year-olds in the South West meets the national target of an hour of physical exercise a day, research suggests.
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Ambulance service to invest £4m in new services
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Urgent help needed for older people
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Funding boost for Devon care homes
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Local people encouraged to quit smoking
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One in ten Devon children are obese
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Devon dentist wait list drops by 37,000
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The number of people in Devon waiting to be seen and treated by an NHS dentist has fallen by 37,000 in 18 months, figures show.
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Private sector will not run hospitals
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The Devon PCT dismisses suggestions that it has plans to bring in the private or independent sector to run its community hospitals.
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South West 'most at stroke risk'
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People living in the South West are much more likely to have a stroke, figures from the Stroke Association show.
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Wake up call to quit smoking
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Visitors to the leisure centre at Kingsbridge are being offered advice on how to quit smoking at a special advice day next week.
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Yoga, Tai Chi & Meditation at Harbour House
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Most of us need to retain our minds and nervous systems to slow down, to find a pace which enables our bodies to 'catch up' with our minds.
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Hundreds join NHS dentist protest
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People queued up throughout the day at the Kingsbridge Agricultural Show to support a petition calling for more National Health dentistry to be available for all.
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Staff shortages force hospital to reduce services
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Trust announces temporary closure of the Minor Injuries Unit at Kingsbridge hospital during overnight periods.
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Fat Duck hatches a perfect 10
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Olympics 'worsening China human rights'
The human rights situation in China has worsened in the run-up to the country hosting this year's Olympic Games, a report has warned.
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Royals cost the British taxpayer £40m
The Queen and the Royal Family cost the UK taxpayer £40m in the last financial year, Buckingham Palace accounts reveal.