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Calls for wider access to nature after Supreme Court ruling on Dartmoor camping

Five justices ruled unanimously on Wednesday that the public does have the right to wild camp in the national park in Devon.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court set to rule on whether public have right to wild camp on Dartmoor

Alexander and Diana Darwall are challenging a Court of Appeal ruling that said the law allows the public to camp on the Dartmoor Commons in Devon.

Evening Standard

The ultimate attic sale: Earl of Devon sells Powderham Castle treasures at auction

Antiques, furniture and trinkets from the attic of Powerdam Castle have gone to auction

Evening Standard

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Former acting police chief could still face misconduct proceedings

Jim Colwell was the acting chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police until his suspension.

Evening Standard

Watch aerial footage of devastating wildfire burning UK's treasured Dartmoor national park during record-breaking temperatures

The blaze raged for 24 hours, but the cause is still unknown

Advnture

Man arrested after teenager attacked on Devon beach during ‘large-scale disorder’

A young man was attacked by four armed adults

The Independent UK

Breastfeeding mother threatened with £50 fine for bringing breast milk onto EasyJet flight

Daisy Crawford was travelling from Bristol to Belfast on April 27 after visiting friends and family in Devon

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Nature nurture: the Devon estate where rewilding and mental health go hand in hand

A restoration project at Sharpham near Totnes aims to tackle the loss of the natural world while helping people build mental resilience

The Guardian - UK

Appeal launched to help buy and restore swathe of rare temperate rainforest

The Woodland Trust is looking for support for the purchase of Buckland Wood – the ‘final piece of rainforest jigsaw’ in Devon’s Dart Valley.

The Independent UK

Man charged with murdering woman, 22, following incident on Devon A road

Devon and Cornwall Police received a report at 4.45am on Wednesday of an incident involving a pedestrian.

Evening Standard

Inconvenient truths about Devon’s loos

Brief letters: Toilet trouble | Potential popes | Phone bots | AI frustration | Bach translation

The Guardian - UK

Police ‘considering other possibilities’ in murder probe over death of woman, 22

Devon and Cornwall Police said they were contacted on Wednesday regarding an initial report of an incident involving a pedestrian on the A379.

Evening Standard

Devon residents without water to receive £200 compensation, says MP

South West Water said around 9,500 properties in the Torquay area were still affected after a pipe burst on Monday.

Evening Standard

‘An epic expanse of golden sand’: the sweeping appeal of North Devon

It’s long been a magnet for surfers, but will this coast’s relaxed vibe and huge beaches persuade a lifelong Cornwall lover to switch allegiance?

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Fears that UK military bases may be leaking toxic ‘forever chemicals’ into drinking water

Bases in Norfolk, Devon and Hampshire face MoD investigation over possible leaching of dangerous PFAS into environment

The Independent UK

Sheep rustlers turn beautiful UK national park into ‘Wild West’

As more than 1,000 reported sheep thefts are investigated, Devon and Cornwall Police suspect farming industry insiders are involved

The Independent UK

UK weather: Heavy rain threatens Easter bank holiday washout after Met Office warning for downpours

Although yellow warnings have been lifted for most of the UK, more rain is on the way for parts of the country in the coming days

Evening Standard

Flood warning issued for Devon after night of heavy rain

The Environment Agency issued the warning for the lower River Torridge, from Dolton to Bideford, including Taddiport and Weare Giffard.

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Poppy Okotcha: ‘Plants taught me about myself’

In her verdant garden in Devon, the model turned gardener talks about decay, family roots and living a wilder life

The National (Scotland)

Full list of all the Post Office branches set to be offloaded – including in Scotland

The Post Office is offloading 108 crown branches, which are currently directly owned and run by the company. Here is the full list of sites affected.

Evening Standard

Horror norovirus outbreak at Devon hotel forces guests to self-isolate

The Abbey Lawn Hotel confirmed that 28 people reported symptoms of the illness

The Independent UK

Devon theme park announces sudden closure less than two months after opening

Financial reasons were cited as the reason behind the shock closure

Evening Standard

Pennon costs surge to £36m after South West Water parasite outbreak in Devon

The outbreak in May last year left some people in hospital and hundreds ill after contamination of the water supply in Brixham.

The Independent UK

Why this ‘one in a billion’ egg from Devon sold for £420 at auction

The rare discovery has raised hundreds of pounds for charity

The Guardian - UK

Pioneering Devon food forest garden at risk after landowner serves notice

Thousands sign petition to save ‘vital’ Dartington Estate project that teaches agroforestry methods

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