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Devon widens free Christmas activity eligibility

Devon County Council has announced a temporary extension to its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, allowing some families who would otherwise miss out to continue accessing funded places during the winter school holidays.

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Moorland ramble raises funds for Children in Need

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Iconic Dartmoor tourist attraction hits the market for £1.4m

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Okehampton veteran honours fallen friends in MP tribute

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Decision date for Devon’s councils to be abolished

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Former Dartmoor chapel goes on sale with £125k guide

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Breaking Tavistock high street hit after sudden shop closure

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

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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

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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

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Dartmoor sheep theft sees police launch appeal

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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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Devon Food Partnership wins prestigious silver award

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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

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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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