The Modular Café and Kitchen units have now been delivered and installed at the Northam Burrows Visitor Centre site as the final layout of the facilities starts to emerge. The units were pre-assembled off-site and were craned into position ready for final fitting out and connection to utilities. The exterior […]

From Devon Council: It’s not the most glamorous of subjects – but it’s oh-so important, and we want YOU to help in the fight to tackle it. There is little that is more upsetting than seeing our beautiful coastline, countryside, parks, trails and streets littered with takeaway food packaging, plastic […]

From Devon & Cornwall Police: Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in a robbery on the Dartington Estate near Totnes on Sunday [4 April]. The 18-year-old man was left with a broken jaw after being assaulted by a group of males around 6.45pm. The victim […]

In a bid to help businesses return to normality, here’s a free mention for First Aid at Hand. They say: Fabulous that restrictions are easing and to see so many businesses opening up again just in time for busy Summer season! After the tribulations of the past year your staff […]

The Big Sheep in North Devon has confirmed that they will not be re-opening again on April 12. Although many industries and attractions around the county are getting ready to welcome their guests back, The Big Sheep have decided to wait until May 17, as many of their attractions would […]

Dartmoor National Park’s three visitor centres will reopen from Monday April 12. The date marks the next stage in the Government’s roadmap out of Covid-19 restrictions meaning non-essential shops can reopen. All three centres – Haytor, Postbridge and Princetown – will continue to have measures in place to keep people and staff […]

From Devon & Cornwall Police: A man who murdered 32-year-old Lorraine Cox in Exeter then dismembered and dumped her body has been jailed for life. Azam Mangori’s actions were branded as ‘gruesome’ and ‘cowardice’ by a judge as he was (on Wednesday 7 April] sentenced to serve a minimum of […]

Dartmoor says big thank you to everyone for ‘giving nature space’ after a busy weekend. Places across the National Park were busy throughout the long weekend with lots of people taking advantage of the good weather to enjoy picnics, walks and the health benefits of being in an iconic landscape. Dartmoor […]

The Barnstaple Pannier Market is set to reopen again after a third national lockdown. General markets will begin again on Monday 12 April and will run every Monday to Saturday between 9am and 4pm. The market offers a range of items for shoppers from fruit and veg, clothes, toys, and […]

The team on Northam Burrows have introduced a new Covid safe trail to explore this Easter holiday at Northam Burrows Park in Torridge. They coincide with the wider project work bringing improvements to the visitor centre and other facilities in the park. This includes the reopening of the footpath between […]