Double ferry service to run in Dartmouth over festive season

Post published:November 30, 2025
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A double ferry service is due to run over the Christmas period despite an annual refit and inspection.Dartmouth's double ferry service on the River Dart would run from Monday 8 December to Sunday 4 2026, South Hams District Council said.Julian Brazil, South Hams District Council's executive member for community services, operations and leisure, said: "Christmas is a special time in Dartmouth, and we want everyone to be able to enjoy the festivities without worry."Our maintenance and inspections are…

Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle striker ‘must learn’ from red card

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Tolaj's red card is a massive blow to the struggling Pilgrims - the Swiss striker has been a rare bright spot in a difficult season.Argyle have scored just four goals in their past nine games and the 24-year-old has scored all of them. It means the £1m-plus signing from Port Vale in the summer will be banned for the League One games against Bradford City, Wycombe Wanderers and Rotherham United as his ban is not enforceable in Tuesday…

Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order Special Report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter Is For Everyone – St Petrocks – Haven Banks – Exeter Observer

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Exeter Digest #94: Harbour Revision Order Special Report – Homefield Road – Princesshay – Moor Exchange – Exeter Is For Everyone – St Petrocks – Haven Banks – Exeter Observer

SPECIAL REPORT Exeter City Council is about to seize the helm of Exe estuary maritime life: will it steer it onto the rocks? Charges for waterways access are set to be imposed from the quay and canal basin to the coast under proposed Harbour Revision Order powers after six years of rising costs propelled by

Exeter City Council Is About To Seize The Helm Of Exe Estuary Maritime Life: Will It Steer It Onto The Rocks? – Exeter Observer

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Exeter City Council Is About To Seize The Helm Of Exe Estuary Maritime Life: Will It Steer It Onto The Rocks? – Exeter Observer

Exeter City Council, in its roles as port and harbour authority, is responsible for eleven miles of waterways, including the historic Exeter Ship Canal, from Blackaller Weir to a mile out to sea, as well as numerous buildings and miles of estuary land. It must navigate relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including smaller

Devon and Cornwall stories you may have missed

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BBCDorrie Pack said a life of staying active - but mainly luck - was how she had stayed so fit A new documentary exploring the Camelford water poisoning, funding fears for stroke survivors and a 98-year-old former land girl cycling for charity were among the stories in the news over the past week.We have selected five stories you may have missed in Devon and Cornwall.'I want the truth to come out'BBC/Keo Films & Button Down/Mei WilliamsSt Minver resident…

Council to make decision over future of Devon street light trial

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Devon County CouncilDevon County Council said it was "on track" to deliver major savings in energy and costsA decision over whether to make a street lighting trial permanent will be made in early 2026. Devon County Council (DCC) said the year-long trial, which began in April, involved earlier switch-off times and dimmer lighting across Exeter, market towns, and rural areas as part of efforts to save money.The council said the trial was "on track" to deliver major savings…

New Bishop of Plymouth is installed

Post published:November 29, 2025
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The Right Reverend Nicholas Hudson has been installed as the Bishop of Plymouth, overseeing a diocese that covers Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.Bishop Hudson was appointed in the Devon city at the Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface, on the patronal feast day of St Cuthbert Mayne, on Saturday.Ordained as a priest for the Archdiocese of Southwark in 1986, Bishop Hudson has been an Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Titular Bishop of St Germans in Cornwall since…

Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss ‘in the best place’ to turn results around

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Tom Cleverley feels he is the right boss to get Plymouth Argyle out of their slump following the 3-0 home loss to Northampton Town.The defeat was Argyle's seventh in their last eight games as the Pilgrims remain second-from-bottom of League One. The Plymouth head coach saw his side concede three second-half goals and top-scorer Lorent Tolaj sent off for violent conduct. "I thought some of the football was pretty, first half, but I think the way we're going…

Premiership Women’s Rugby: Saracens thrash Trailfinders

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Francesca McGhie got Trailfinders off the mark inside three minutes but visitors Saracens replied quickly, going level with a score from Sydney Gregson.With relentless attacking play, Saracens turned their trailing start into a 26-point half-time advantage with further tries from Marlie Packer, Alysha Corrigan, Lotte Sharp and Campbell.There was no respite for the hosts as Poppy Cleall put Saracens further ahead after the break, finishing off a driving maul to make it 36-5. Campbell scored her second of…

Torquay United go top of league after 2-0 Chelmsford City win

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Torquay United moved to the top of National League South after a 2-0 win at Chelmsford City.Their fifth successive victory puts them top of the sixth tier on goal difference from Weston-super-Mare and Hornchurch, although both sides have a game in hand on the Gulls.Teenage striker Kieran Wilson - making his debut after joining on loan from Exeter City earlier in the week - gave the Gulls the lead with a superb 25-yard strike 10 minutes into the…

McCarthy Stone Amends Heavitree School Playing Field Retirement Complex Plans To Trigger Second Public Consultation – Exeter Observer

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McCarthy Stone Amends Heavitree School Playing Field Retirement Complex Plans To Trigger Second Public Consultation – Exeter Observer

Retirement home developer McCarthy Stone has made minor amendments to its application for full planning permission for a three-storey retirement complex on a former playing field in the heart of Heavitree. The application was initially submitted to Exeter City Council at the beginning of August, prompting dozens of objections. These included concerns about the need

Paignton man says West End show ‘spoilt’ by others in audience

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BBCJim Rowe said everyone around them were "annoyed" by the conductA man has criticised a theatre after he said audience members disrupted a production of Moulin Rouge. Jim Rowe from Paignton booked two tickets for him and his wife to see the show at the Piccadilly Theatre in the West End on 11 October, but said the experience was a "great disappointment" after "two girls" in front of them were "talking loudly, videoing and dancing" throughout. He said…