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A resident of Brixham, who is yet to receive an official diagnosis of cryptosporidium but lives within the confirmed outbreak areas, has spoken out about the 'horrific' pain she has experienced over the past week.

For the first time ever, McDonald's has removed the smile from millions of its Happy Meal boxes in restaurants across the country. The move aims to communicate to children it is okay not to be happy all the time, helping spark family conversations about emotions during Mental Health Awareness Week (May 13 to 19).

A popular seaside town was left underwater after a stream burst its banks following a deluge of heavy rain.

A young man was killed and his younger brother seriously injured after the car they were in smashed into a brick wall.

A couple were kicked out of temporary accommodation due to a row about mould and mess - leaving them "freezing" on the steps of a local church.

Motorists have been warned that a common 'thank you' gesture could lead to a hefty £1,000 fine.

Police officers thanked 'crime-fighting cows' who helped them to capture a wanted man. The officials say it was a 'high steaks incident' and the suspect was told to stop running, but it clearly went in one ear and 'out the udder'.

beachgoers were shocked when a big black panther was spotted walking across UK sands.Visitors to Devon's Exmouth beach witnessed the unusual sight, but it soon became apparent that not all was quite what it seemed earlier this week.For the dangerous big cat was actually an unusual sculpture made by world-renowned artists Brendan Rawling.According to Devon Live, the artist's latest creation, a full-sized panther named Resilience, has been “beautifully crafted out of local driftwood”, and has been placed right on the shoreline - and it took 72 hours across four days to make.He said: “It took an age to burn the black on but I’m thrilled with the look.“There have been multiple sightings over the UK since the Dangerous Wild Animals Act was introduced in 1976.“My dad spotted a large black cat on Woodbury common back in the '80s when out for a run, so when I’m out running or walking somewhere remote, it’s always on my mind."If they are roaming about the UK, then ‘resilience’ is a perfect word to describe them, having adapted to a foreign climate and continued to survive.“Perhaps we could take a leaf out of their book in the coming years with our economic climate worsening?”Sightings of real black panthers in the UK are few and far between, but earlier this year one dad got the shock of his life after his 11-year-old son was reportedly chased by one in the woods.Martin Abonyi was on a cycling trip with son Harry at the Black Carr Plantation in Old Cantley when they allegedly spotted the creature. Mr Abonyi recalled: “My son was riding about 30 yards in front of me.

#Torquay marina fighting a fire on an 85ft private vessel."Five fire engines are currently at the scene.According to Devon Live, who reported that the boat was worth £6 million, a local eyewitness said: "Massive fire near Pavilion I think on Torquay Harbourside."A Devon Live reporter from the scene said, during a Facebook Live said at 1.20pm: "The front bow section is still whole."She is not sinking."There are still flames on the deck, but the flames are not as high and they are no longer thick, black acrid smoke."And road traffic and monitoring service, Inrix said: "A379 Torbay Road in both directions blocked, queueing traffic due to fire services activity from Torquay Harbour to Vaughan Road."Local councillor Cat Jones tweeted: "A yacht is on fire by Torquay marina it’s like a fire ball!"There is no indication so far as to what caused the fire or whether or not anyone was on board at the time.This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest updates.Reporters working on dailystar.co.uk will be working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar to get the latest news updates 24 hours a day.Or download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.

A family who were meant to be travelling to the Algarve for a £3,000 holiday were forced to cancel the trip because of a little-known Brexit rule.

Muse played an intimate comeback show in Devon tonight (April 7) – check out the full setlist below.The trio took to the stage at the 220-capacity Cavern Club in Exeter, where they’d performed early live gigs back in the 1990s. It’s located approximately 16 miles north of Matt Bellamy and co’s hometown of Teignmouth.According to Devon Live, Muse ran through a special 45-minute set as they filmed a new promotional video – presumably in relation to their upcoming ninth studio album, ‘Will Of The People’.Lucky attendees had entered a limited Seetickets ballot that subsequently notified those selected as to the venue’s whereabouts.

A single mum and her four children have been left homeless this week after being evicted from their house of eight years.

A callous carer stole two valuable ornaments from a dying pensioner and tried to sell them for £24,000 at auction.

Scots holidaymakers hoping to ket off to Spain may need their booster jab to enter the country from next month.

All drivers and passengers in the UK have been warned about Highway Code rule changes to how they open their doors.

baby boy has tragically died after being sent home from hospital twice just days before his death.Tommy Ivor Hayes's grieving parents Liam, 21, and Anya, 19, said the baby had been rushed to Torbay Hospital in Devon on two occasions before he didn't wake up on Sunday, November 21.Tommy had been wheezing and struggling to breath but was sent home after he fell asleep.

‘merciless’ killer who attacked a disabled pensioner he was supposed to be caring for has been jailed. Michael Robinson has been told he must serve at least 30 years in prison for strangling and kicking 77-year-old Carol Hart to death during an attack in her home in Northam, Devon.

Royal Mail is planning to scrap Saturday letter deliveries and signed-for parcels under a major shake-up of services.

heartburn. Paul Walker, from Lisburn, Co Antrim, received shocking news this week that he has between five months and one year to live as cancer was found in his stomach, according to Devon Live.

a children's hospital with their baby daughter, who faces an uncertain future, taking on the important role as a bridesmaid. Louise and Karim's daughter Layla has spent most of her life in hospital after she was born in December.

drugs to Scotland. Kevin Keegan told officers he was on his way to Torquay to see family when he was busted with a kilo of cocaine in his car.