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Lee Mill pub in search for new long-term tenant

The Westward Inn, close to the A38 on the southern edge of Dartmoor, is being offered under a new tenancy agreement

Devon County Council has extended eligibility for its free holiday activities programme this Christmasplaceholder image

Devon widens free Christmas activity eligibility

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Moorland ramble raises funds for Children in Need

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A train, a Carry On star and the Devon hero I walked past for years David Fitzgerald

Sir Mel Stride planting a cross in the House of Commons Garden of Remembranceplaceholder image

Okehampton veteran honours fallen friends in MP tribute

Teignbridge Council headquarters at Forde Houseplaceholder image

Decision date for Devon’s councils to be abolished

The former Baptist chapel in Rock Cottages, Lustleighplaceholder image

Former Dartmoor chapel goes on sale with £125k guide

Sport

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Okehampton gymnast makes history with double Great Britain selection

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Lakeside march on, Tamerton set the pace and 12 big ties await

Young cricketers brought plenty of energy and enthusiasm to Mount Kelly in Tavistockplaceholder image

Tavistock girls cricket light up Mount Kelly for Halloween

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Bovey Tracey and Buckland Athletic march on in the FA Vase

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Late Aimson thunderbolt denies Exeter City at leaders Salford

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Bedmaker’s sumptuous sound bath promotes the benefits of good sleep

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Okehampton BID prepares for first AGM this Friday

Communities across the moor are getting ready to pay their respectsplaceholder image

Dartmoor prepares to mark Remembrance Sunday 2026

Dartmoor National Park welcomed around 100 guests to Two Bridges Hotel to mark 75 years since its designationplaceholder image

Dartmoor marks historic milestone with Two Bridges celebration

Crime & Courts

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Totnes arrests prompt appeal over metal thefts

Police are appealing for witnesses after a couple were assaulted on Five Lanes Road near Marldonplaceholder image

Couple attacked after stopping to help man on A381

Two pedestrians were injured in a collision at Newton Abbot’s Cattle Market car parkplaceholder image

Police appeal after pedestrians injured in Newton Abbot

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Court outcomes secured following hunt-related offences in Devon

Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of five Dutch Spotted ewesplaceholder image

Dartmoor sheep theft sees police launch appeal

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Breaking Tavistock high street hit after sudden shop closure

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Rare pied tamarin twins born at Shaldon Wildlife Trust

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Broken-down car causes delays on A386 Tavistock Road

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Devon calls for fairer rural healthcare funding following major report

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A38 collision near South Brent triggers delays

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Dartmoor residents reminded to speak up on National Park’s future

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£322k Totnes pedestrian crossing gets green light

Business

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MP visits Okehampton reading charity to highlight vital work

Babcock has revealed further details of its planned 18.8-acre Sherford developmentplaceholder image

Sherford prepares for major new Babcock project

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Dartmoor parishes ‘can’t afford’ to take on parks and toilets

Sir Geoffrey Cox and Sir Mel Stride have delivered a sharp verdict on the Government’s latest Budgetplaceholder image

Dartmoor MPs fire warning over Budget impact on rural Devon

Property

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Local construction talent recognised at Devon building awards

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Newton Abbot care home set to become 18-room HMO

Jeanne Howells has expressed dismay after being told she couldn't get money back for train tickets via a sustainable travel scheme overseen by housebuilder Taylor Wimpeyplaceholder image

Newton Abbot resident questions sustainable travel claim refusal

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Newton Abbot Market Hall: Why is the new £5m building still closed?

Opinion

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Devon MP shares Budget tax warning Rebecca Smith Mp

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Sir Mel Stride: New sports facilities in Bovey Tracey a boost

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Mel Stride: Connecting with Devon's Rural Heart at the County Show

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David FitzGerald reveals the hidden history of Devon’s comedy greats

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