Another incident on Dartmoor as illegally released boars scare a horse, leading to a rider injury and raising concerns. Second Wild Boar Encounter on Dartmoor Leaves Horse Rider Injured Wild boars are on Dartmoor. People think someone released them illegally. A dog walker had a scary boar encounter, and now a horse rider’s friend fell…
Devon farmer Colin Abel faces £500k loss after 4,500 sheep are stolen. Police suspect involvement from farming community. Devon Farmer Loses Half a Million Pounds After Rustlers Steal 4500 Sheep A farmer suffered huge losses. He lost about £500,000 worth of sheep. Thieves stole over 4,500 animals from him. Colin Abel runs a farm in…
A Devon farmer faces huge losses due to rampant sheep theft, with costs over £500,000, threatening his livelihood. Devon Farmer Hit Hard As Sheep Thefts Reach Devastating £500,000 A farmer in Devon faces big problems. Sheep theft is hurting his business badly. Colin Abel runs a farm since 1888. He thinks he has lost over…
Campaigners are pushing to reopen the Colne to Skipton railway to improve connections between Lancashire and Yorkshire. Railway Reopening Campaign Gains Momentum for Lancashire Yorkshire Link A group wants to reopen the Colne to Skipton railway. This could mean faster trains between Lancashire and Yorkshire. They are holding their annual meeting in Colne soon. A…
A new plan will invest £1.7 million annually to upgrade Devon’s 5,800 km path and road network until 2029. Devon’s Trails and Roads Set for Major Improvement with New Four Year Plan Devon businesses will soon see a boost. A new agreement will maintain local trails. The county council approved it on February 14. It…
A dog walker was attacked by a wild boar on Dartmoor, prompting worries about public safety in the national park. Wild Boar Attacks Dog Walker on Dartmoor Raising Safety Concerns A dog walker got attacked by a wild boar. It happened on Dartmoor, a protected beauty spot. Richard Blight was walking his dog, Bailey, when…
Recent funeral notices remember those who passed, offering a space for memories and donations to causes. Remembering Lives Lost Recent Funeral Notices in Cornwall and Beyond I read some recent funeral notices. These notices remember loved ones who passed away. Patricia Lennon, age 69, died January 18th in Newlyn. She was a much-loved mother. Sharing…
A proposed cell tower on Dartmoor sparks local concerns over consultation, visual impact, and limited service improvement. Dartmoor Phone Tower Plan Faces Local Resistance and Landscape Concerns A new cell tower might go up on Dartmoor. It could help emergency services talk in remote areas of Devon. Some locals feel left out of the decision…
Rare wild boar spotted on Dartmoor, Devon, in a recent video. Some cheer their return, others fear overpopulation and land damage. Wild Boar Filmed in Devon: Rare Sightings Spark Mixed Reactions Wild boar were filmed on Dartmoor recently. People rarely see these animals in Devon. The video shows the boar moving on the moor. Wild…