Former Teignbridge candidate says son's BBC interview was 'disgusting' journalism

Stanley Johnson criticises Eddie Mair over bruising encounter – but London mayor concedes presenter did a ‘splendid job’

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Britain's ageing population: the impact on families and services

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Family members are likely to be primary carers, with support from local authorities, central government, the NHS and charities

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How is Devon placed to face up to its ageing population?

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Committee to report startling findings of wide-ranging investigation into over-65s and implications for British society

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'Gay cure' Christian charity funded 20 MPs' interns

South West Devon MP Gary Streeter

Christian Action Research and Education has supplied staff to Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats

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Wind power takes a battering

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Wind power and turbines have had a turbulent history, and now it looks like the government is taking flight

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Privatisation of NHS set to continue

NHS - apparently not for sale

Politicians don’t seem able – or want – to save the NHS from privatisation

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Benefit cuts fuelling abuse of disabled people – but it's a price worth paying for weekly bin collections…

What a load of rubbish

Rising public resentment blamed on government focus on alleged ‘scrounger’ fraud and inflammatory media coverage… but at least the benefit cuts will pay for the weekly bin collection…

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Plymouth considered curbs on foreign students in city centre shops

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Proposal would limit number of students allowed in a shop at one time to tackle rise in shoplifting and antisocial behaviour

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Conservative health minister comes under fire over tobacco briefings

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Leaked emails reveal that Earl Howe sought out the views of Philip Morris International in his campaign against tobacco control measures

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Cuts have affected patient care, say doctors

David Cameron's so-called policy on the NHS!

Exclusive poll backs up consultants’ protests over bed closures and longer waiting times for surgery

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Solar subsidy cuts legally flawed, high court rules

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The government’s decision to slash feed-in tariff incentives for solar installations breached rules governing consultation exercises

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Are Devon organic companies feeling the pinch?

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Overall sales of ‘ethical’ goods and services – from produce to transport and funerals – rose by 9% despite decline in organic food, according to the Co-operative

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Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw accuses BBC of lack of leadership

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Corporation accused of being biased towards national stations such as BBC Radio 4 at expense of local services

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Drop in uni applicants – or considering their options along with the prospect of debt

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Ucas reveals 52,321 UK-born students have applied for university next year, when fees will rise to up to £9,000 a year

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