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…
Police search for driver who took a sex attack victim home after an incident near Devonport Park. Police Seek Driver in Plymouth Sex Attack Case Near Devonport Park Police are looking into a sexual assault case that happened near the bandstand in Devonport Park. The assault occurred early Monday, February 10. The police had secured…
Childrens shoes with illegal chemical levels were found in Devon stores during a Trading Standards check. Illegal Childrens Shoes Containing Banned Chemicals Found On Sale in Devon Some kids’ beach shoes with illegal chemicals turned up in Devon. Trading Standards checked stuff sold in southwest England and found six out of fifteen pairs with too…
A 5ft hole near Ottery St Mary, Devon, leads to road closure. Major repairs are planned, impacting residents and businesses. Five Foot Hole Prompts Road Closure Near Ottery St Mary in Devon A big hole appeared near a town in Devon. The hole is five feet deep, and they will now fix it after closing…
Farmers protest in London against the proposed 20% inheritance tax, fearing ruin for family farms and food security risks. Devon Farmers Voice Concerns at London Inheritance Tax Protest Farmers protested in London with tractors. They fear new taxes threaten British farms. The government plans a 20% inheritance tax for farms over £1 million. They say…
David Evans, formerly Michael Willis, a disgraced ex BBC DJ, died after falling into the River Dart. Former BBC Radio DJ David Evans Dies After River Dart Fall at 79 A former BBC DJ died at 79 after a fall. Michael Willis had changed his name; he became David Evans after prison, where he served…
Ripponden, a West Yorkshire village near Bacup, attracts tourists with its charm, new shops, and friendly atmosphere. Yorkshire Village Thrives As Tourist Hotspot Outside Lancashire Ripponden is a charming, historic village just inside West Yorkshire’s border. The village is near Bacup and Whitworth. New shops give it a fresh feel. You can find old buildings…
Council approved a new childrens home in Tiverton, despite objections from neighbors regarding noise and parking. Tiverton Council Approves Childrens Home Amid Neighborhood Concerns Tiverton will soon have a new children’s home. It used to be a normal house, but the council approved this change on January 28. MJ Residential Ltd proposed the change, aiming…
Crime rates across Devon are detailed, showing areas with highest and lowest crime per resident. National trends also show increases. Devon Crime Map Reveals Most Dangerous and Safest Towns to Reside in A crime map shows Devon’s most dangerous spots. Police in England and Wales noted many crimes. They recorded over five million non-fraud crimes…
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…