Dartmoor News

The latest from around the moor, gathered from local news outlets. Tap any headline to read the full story at its source.

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  Invite to row on beautiful West Devon lake

  ‘There’s nothing better than being out on the water’

  15 Aug 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Your weekly horoscope with Russell Grant

  Aries (Mar21/Apr20)

  15 Aug 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  West Devon deploys CCTV cameras at fly-tipping hotspots in new crackdown

  Cameras are being deployed at fly-tipping hotspots across West Devon to gather evidence against offenders as tougher penalties for waste crime come into force

  15 Aug 2026 via The Moorlander

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  Staff relocated to RD&E to ensure capacity for baby boom

  A HOSPITAL trust says it is “making sure” it has staff and space to cope with up to a quarter more babies being born at the RD&E following the temporary closure of birthing services at North Devon District Hospital.

  15 Aug 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Fifth time win for Alice at Dartmoor Folk Festival

  IT was a fifth time win for Alice Knight (23), of Bristol, at the Dartmoor Folk Festival on Saturday, August 8.

  15 Aug 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  UK national alert issued as risk of wildfires incease

  A national alert has been issued across the UK via the Government national emergency alerting system.

  14 Aug 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Bluetongue leaves local farmers 'heartbroken'

  ‘Some of the stories of losses I am hearing from farms across Cornwall and Devon are heartbreaking and will cause significant anguish for those affected’

  14 Aug 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Plymouth fireworks winner crowned after two nights of ‘amazing’ displays

  A new champion has been crowned at the British Firework Championships in Plymouth after two nights of competing displays, drone shows and waterfront crowds

  14 Aug 2026 via The Moorlander

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  Bow Medical Practice temporarily suspends calls to dispensary to tackle prescription backlog

  Bow Medical Practice has asked patients not to call its dispensary to ask whether prescriptions are ready for collection so that pharmacists can work through the current backlog.

  14 Aug 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Abbey hosts private Requiem Mass for Ann Widdecombe

  BUCKFAST Abbey has said it was ‘honoured’ to hold the Requiem Mass for former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe.

  14 Aug 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Plymouth Harriers storm to record-breaking South Devon 3k relays victory

  Plymouth success at South Devon athletics event

  14 Aug 2026 via The Moorlander

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  Residents slam Tavy's 'shameful' sewage pollution

  Locals said a stream in The Meadows ‘stinks of sewage’

  14 Aug 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Government bans sale of disposable barbecues

  The government has issued a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues.

  14 Aug 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Ivybridge car parks reopen: New disabled bays, £73k pop-up market, and minibus spaces unveiled

  Three Ivybridge car parks have been resurfaced, with new disabled and minibus bays and a £73,000 market space among the changes

  14 Aug 2026 via The Moorlander

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  Dartmoor horse sanctuary sees water bill soar by almost 600% in heatwave

  The Mare and Foal Sanctuary says record heat and prolonged drought are driving up water and feed costs, with horses across its Devon sites needing extra care and supplementary food

  14 Aug 2026 via The Moorlander

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  New visitor accommodation opens at Hospiscare's Exeter hospice

  New visitor accommodation at Hospiscare’s Searle House in Exeter has recently opened to allow the friends and families of patients to stay close to their loved ones.

  14 Aug 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Tavistock AFC suffer FA Cup setback after tense St Blazey replay clash

  The Lambs’ FA Cup campaign came to an end at Blaise Park after a closely fought replay against St Blazey, with Steve Tully’s side now turning their attention to Saturday’s FA Vase action

  14 Aug 2026 via The Moorlander

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  Need To Know Devon

  People in Chagford have been told to boil their water due to a burst water main.

  11 Aug 2026 via BBC News, Devon

Headlines are gathered from each outlet's public news feed and link straight back to the original article. Every story remains the work and property of the outlet that published it.