Residents in a Devon village say they have been left “devastated” after a “significant thatch fire” affecting two properties. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the incident, which affected two properties in Drewsteignton, at about 20:45 GMT on Monday. A spokesperson for The Drewe Arms Community Pub, located opposite...
Julia Gregory BBC News, Devon Agroforestry Research Trust The Agroforestry Research Trust runs a sustainable forest garden to teach people how to grow crops alongside trees Campaigners are battling to save an “irreplaceable” outdoor garden near Totnes after it was given a notice to quit after 31 years by landlord the Dartington Hall Trust (DHT)....
An animal rescue charity based in Devon has announced the addition of a new boat to its rescue fleet. The boat will help the UK Wild Otter Trust team, based in north Devon, respond faster to cub rescues, the charity said. It will also mean staff are able to reach cubs stuck in areas only...
A person has been left in a potentially life-threatening condition following a crash on a Devon road, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to the incident which involved two vehicles on the A379 in Shaldon at about 17:30 GMT on Monday. The force said the firefighters and paramedics were also...
Views are being sought on proposed updates for three conservation areas in part of south Devon. Torbay Council said online and paper surveys had been set up for the new conservation area appraisals for Torquay Harbour, Paignton Old Town and Brixham Town. In October, the council said it had decided to update the appraisals –...
Thousands of illegal cigarettes have been taken off Devon and Somerset’s streets as part of a major operation. Trading Standards South West (TSSW) and police officers visited 50 premises across the region during a week of action from 10 to 14 March. The crackdown – part of Operation CeCe – seized 127,371 illegal cigarettes, 65.94kg...
A massive expansion of Exeter is being planned as part of a reorganisation of local government. Exeter City Council wants to expand into surrounding areas and take control of parts of East Devon, Teignbridge and Mid Devon. The change would mean the population of Exeter would shoot up from about 129,000 to between 300,000 and...
A man has suffered life-changing injuries after a car crashed into a building in Devon, police said. Devon and Cornwall Police said the 45-year-old was taken to hospital after the crash which involved a Vauxhall Astra on Teignmouth Road in Torquay at about 21:55 GMT on Sunday. The force said a 32-year-old man from Torquay...
A fast food restaurant will create a drive-through lane at its branch in Barnstaple Retail Park after receiving planning approval. Burger King has been trading at the Station Road site for six months, after taking over the unit formerly occupied by Pizza Hut. North Devon Council was asked to allow the fast food company to...
Plymouth Argyle forward Mustapha Bundu says his side have “eight finals left” in their bid for Championship survival. The 28-year-old’s excellent first-half free-kick drew Argyle back into the match in their eventual 3-2 defeat at home by fellow strugglers Derby County on Saturday. The loss leaves Argyle rooted to the foot of the table and...
City College Plymouth and the Argyle Community trust will provide gaming courses. Source link...
Gary Caldwell believes Exeter City’s training camp in Spain at the end of last month has played a “huge” part in the team’s recent League One revival. The Grecians have gone five games unbeaten since returning from their trip to La Manga, partly funded by the proceeds of the club’s run to the fourth round...
Tracy Graham just won ‘Funniest Mama’ at the Glow Mama Awards & bought her award in… Source link...
Exeter: Sio, Yeandle (c), Iosefa-Scott, Molina, Tshiunza, Roots, Vermeulen, Fisilau, Townsend, Skinner, Hodge, Tua, Hawkins, Brown-Bampoe, Wyatt. Replacements: Frost, Blose, Street, Pearson, Capstick, Cairns, Haydon-Wood, Rigg. Sin-bin: Yeandle (56). Bath: Cordwell, Spandler, Verden, Jeanes, Richards (c), Green, Staddon, Barbeary, Carr-Smith, Donoghue, McConnochie, Butt, Redpath, Cokanasiga, Emens. Replacements: Dunn, Obano, Du Toit, Reid, Pepper, Schreuder, Ojomoh,...
Hattie McCann visits the site of a new railway station on the edge of Okehampton. Source link...
