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Page last updated at 16:56 GMT, Sunday, 22 November 2009

Chris Wheeler
A canoeist dies after becoming trapped against a tree in a swollen river on Dartmoor, despite rescue attempts.

Claims that a small business loan scheme is not helping enough firms through the recession in Devon and Cornwall are rejected.

A surfer is airlifted to safety by an RAF rescue helicopter after getting into difficulties in rough seas off Woolacombe.

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Rain and gales batter South West
Trees are blown down and some areas are flooded as heavy rain and severe gale-force winds hit the south-west of England.

Disaster box's sweet music
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