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Lottery luck for Plymouth bride and groom

A recently-married Plymouth couple are now looking forward to a lifetime of happiness without a single financial 'hitch' - after winning a £1.75m share of the National Lottery jackpot on Saturday 10 May.

Woman wins £639,000 playing bingo
A part-time hospital admin assistant from Newton Poppleford has won more than £639,000 on the National Bingo Game's Platinum Jackpot play-off.

Shop assistant rings up £120k lottery win
A shop assistant from Appledore has cashed in a fortune, after matching five numbers and the bonus ball to win £120,814 in the National Lottery draw on Wednesday 25 June.
Casino plan hits jackpot

A seaside resort in the Westcountry has been told it will be able to build a casino that can house 80 gaming machines with jackpots of £4,000.
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![]() Lottery luck for Plymouth bride and groomA recently-married Plymouth couple are now looking forward to a lifetime of happiness without a single financial 'hitch' - after winning a £1.75m share of the National Lottery jackpot on Saturday 10 May. |
![]() Woman wins £639,000 playing bingoA part-time hospital admin assistant from Newton Poppleford has won more than £639,000 on the National Bingo Game's Platinum Jackpot play-off. |
![]() Casino plan hits jackpotA seaside resort in the Westcountry has been told it will be able to build a casino that can house 80 gaming machines with jackpots of £4,000. |
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Lottery luck for Plymouth bride and groom
A recently-married Plymouth couple are now looking forward to a lifetime of happiness without a single financial 'hitch' - after winning a £1.75m share of the National Lottery jackpot on Saturday 10 May.
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British chef cooks up a lotto win
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PROPERTY Of The Week
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A contemporary designed property with commanding River Dart views has gone on the market, with offers sought in the region of £4m.
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WINE Of The Week
Camel Valley Bacchus 2006

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RECIPE Of The Week
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By Tim Golder, head chef at Topsham's prestigious Oliva Restaurant, which was named best restaurant in Devon at the 2007 Devon Life Food and Drink Awards.
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Hope Cove probably derives from the Old English hop meaning a circular valley...
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