MPs secure inquiry into management of Dartmoor
However, last month, Natural England’s announced, just as the lambing and calving season was beginning, that it wanted dramatic reductions in grazing, for both livestock and the famous Dartmoor ponies,…
The Fall and Rise of Okehampton: Devon’s sleeping railway station
VISITORS to the Dartmoor Line today would be forgiven for wondering if the pristine station building and the vibrant buzz of regular railway services to Exeter had always been there.…
Can you help save the water vole? Volunteers needed to take part in survey
“Yet, despite his prominence water voles continue to experience an ongoing decline, are listed as Endangered on the Red List for Britain’s Mammals and are now facing extinction in Britain…
Rock N Roll Nanny reveals secrets of the stars
Nanny to the stars and band and events manager Sally Arnold from Dartington has worked with a galaxy of celebrities and VIPs including Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones, Pete…
South West Water urges customers to save water as hosepipe ban extended to parts of Devon
The company is supporting the region’s customers, businesses and visitors in reducing non-essential water use through its Save Every Drop campaign, as well as working hard to protect supplies, including…
Dealer who exploited children in care gets 8 years and 3 months
The others are: Dean Hooson, aged 30, of Duke Street, Cullompton, seven years; James O’Reilly, aged 29, of Old Quarry Drive, Exminster, 12 years; Robert Hadwin, aged 31, of Ellery…
Life-saving op for kitten that spun a dangerous yarn
A PLAYFUL kitten needed life-saving surgery at a Crediton veterinary practice after swallowing a metre-long piece of yarn that blocked her intestines and caused serious internal injuries. Margot underwent emergency…
Dartmoor National Park Authority to appeal wild camping ban
Speaking after the meeting, Dartmoor National Park Authority chief executive Dr Kevin Bishop said: “The decision to appeal the High Court judgment, which concerns the legal meaning of the Dartmoor…
Less household waste recycled in Teignbridge
They said, “There was an increase in rejected material reported by local authorities in the wake of the pandemic but we have since set a suite of targets to reduce…
Thousands of tonnes of waste from Devon households rejected from recycling centres
They said, “There was an increase in rejected material reported by local authorities in the wake of the pandemic but we have since set a suite of targets to reduce…