A North Devon farm is planning to build a nursery to combat local childcare shortages, turning land into Rosie Posie’s Nursery for community benefit. Devon Farm Takes Surprising Step to Address Growing Childcare Shortage A farm wants to add a children’s nursery in North Devon at Lower Orleigh Lodge. Geoffrey Beer is leading this new…
A 70-year-old Devon woman died from significant head injuries. A murder inquiry began, resulting in an arrest. The inquest has been postponed. Murder Inquiry: Devon Woman Passed Away Due to Serious Head Trauma A woman from Devon has died. Her death followed serious head wounds. Judith Law’s inquest started at Exeter Coroners Court. She was…
Tony Bartlett, 38, is accused of murdering his baby son, Atticus, in Chard, Somerset, in July 2022. He appeared in court this week. Devon Man Faces Murder Charge in Death of Baby Son, Atticus Bartlett A man from Devon went to court. Tony Bartlett is charged with murder. He is accused of killing his baby…
Dartmoor faces economic challenges after the prison closes due to high radon levels. This decreases tourism and impacts local businesses significantly. Dartmoor Village Businesses Fear Crisis as Prison Closure Deters Tourists Dartmoor Prison’s closure hurts local businesses. A pub landlord in Princetown feels the impact, with visitor numbers dropping drastically. Business leaders say Devon could…
Devon’s Canal House, “The Moorings,” is safe from sale thanks to local support. Councillor Colin Slade led a successful campaign to keep it intact. Devons Grand Western Canal Landmark Saved After Strong Community Response Canal House sits by Devon’s Grand Western Canal. It faced being sold, but strong local feelings stopped it. Councillor Colin Slade…
New affordable homes have opened in Ilfracombe after a 19-year wait. The Seascape project provides crucial housing options for local residents. Hugely Significant Housing Milestone Reached in Devon After 19 Year Wait Folks in Ilfracombe got a nice New Year’s surprise. They moved into new affordable houses. These are the first built there since 2006.…
Recent Ofsted inspections reveal mixed results for Devon nurseries. Apple Blossom & Discovery earned “Good” while Kennford Playbox shines with “Outstanding”. Ofsted Grades Apple Blossom, Discovery, and Kennford Playbox in Devon Ofsted Grades Apple Blossom, Discovery, and Kennford Playbox in Devon Recent Ofsted inspections reveal mixed results for Devon nurseries. Apple Blossom & Discovery earned…
Investigation exposes alleged revenge porn, blackmail, and disturbing crimes linked to OnlyFans in Devon and Cornwall over five years. OnlyFans Probe Reveals Shocking Claims of Crimes in Devon and Cornwall Area Police got reports of crimes related to OnlyFans. It happened in Devon and Cornwall over five years. The Mirror investigated and shared this. There…
Royal Mail halted deliveries to Essworthy, Devon, for a month due to a “dangerous” lane, causing residents to travel miles for their mail. Devon Village Left Without Post as Lane Branded Too Dangerous for Royal Mail A woman in Devon felt quite annoyed recently. Royal Mail stopped delivering to her village. They worried the road…
Mooch, located in Princesshay Shopping Centre, will close after just over a year in Exeter. The store is offering a 20% off closing sale. Retailer Mooch set to close its Exeter city centre store after brief run A shop called Mooch will close in Exeter. The store is in the Princesshay Shopping Centre. It will…