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The pump track at Woolley Woods on the Arlington Estate, which is free to enter and use by cyclists of all ages, with trails for walkers too.

National Trust opens woodland trail and bike pump track in North Devon
The new Woolley Woods area on the National Trust Arlington Estate will be free to enjoy too…

Dates are already booking up fast for the experience based on the classic 2004 film

Polar Express comes to Devon this Christmas

A map showing the plan for Devon chosen by the last government administration, which may not happen now.

Devon council hokey cokey as ministers go back to the drawing board

Guests at The Veterans Charity Masquerade Ball in The Barnstaple Hotel enjoyed entertainment including local band Hatchet Jack.

Masked ball brings in £10k for veterans facing hardship

Torridge and Tavistock MP Sir Geoffrey Cox has been scathing of today's Autumn Budget and says it will not bring 'real change' to rural Devon.

‘Playacting’ budget will not bring real change to rural Devon, says MP

A new Greggs will be opening in Bideford. Stock image

Greggs to open new shop in Bideford

City Market in Ilfracombe High Street has been hit with a three month closure order.

Shop shut down for three months after selling illegal tobacco

Chancellor John Healey delivering his Budget in Parliament

Devon looks set for a mayor after Budget backing

Did the Autumn Budget deliver for you?

What has ‘breathing space’ budget done for Devon and your pocket?

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Exeter vs Bristol: Which airport should you choose?

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Indoor skate and action sports centre proposed for North Devon

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New traffic light crossing for busy road outside Barnstaple school

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Chancellor promises ‘breathing space’ as he prepares to deliver budget

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New bus change to benefit local students

Crime & Courts

The fire damaged shop on Barnstaple high street

Man charged following Barnstaple fire

Heywood Road pictured in 2024

Speed camera damaged twice in Northam

The sentencing was held at Winchester Crown Court

Ilfracombe teen banned from driving after Hampshire incident

Ann Widdecombe with her beloved moorland in the background

Man charged in connection to Widdecombe death

Business

Video: DASLS 2025 Highlights

Pictures: DASLS Legals Awards 2025

Curtains up on DASLS 2025

In conversation with ITEC

Politics

The consultation is set to end next Wednesday, October 28

Devon mayoral plans: one week left to have your say

A Devon Air Ambulance helicopter. The charity needs £4.9 million to complete its new headquarters at Exeter Airport

North Devon MP backs air ambulance bid

Busy Westward Ho! as seen from Bone Hill, Northam

Northam Neighbourhood Plan adopted

20mph road sign, library picture

Barnstaple town centre could get 20mph limit

What's On

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market surrounds the iconic 12th-century cathedral

Devon Christmas markets 2026

The Box in Plymouth will host fun events this half term

Devon half term on a budget

A stunning Christmas-themed drone display is promised at West Buckland School from Cornish company Afterglow this November.

West Buckland School to host North Devon’s first Christmas drone show

The trip includes a ride on a reindeer sleigh

Exeter Airport launches festive day trip

Around Devon

Locked in Torquay: Why escape rooms are becoming Torbay’s most unexpected night ...

Devon App Aims to Transform How Visitors Discover Local Life in Real Time

© Christine Munkenbeck

Dartmoor Sea Shanty crew Mariners Away raise £1400 for Hedgehog charity

South Devon MP Caroline Voaden speaking in the House of Commons

Devon hospitality facing ‘death by a thousand cuts’, warns MP as housing crisis ...

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