THE telling of ghost stories is a long-standing Christmas tradition, and this year was no exception, as a sold-out audience gathered at the Boniface Centre in Crediton to hear some spooky tales – with ...

The RSPCA is encouraging members of the public in the South West to take part in fundraising challenges throughout 2026 as incidents of abandonment rise.The animal welfare charity has announced that ...

RHS Glow at Rosemoor, Great Torrington, again transformed its 65 acres with winter illuminations, sculptures and sound installations. Glow attracted thousands over five weeks with seven new light ...

Devon County Council leader Julian Brazil has accused the government of using ‘Putin school of politics’ tactics after plans were announced to delay local elections scheduled for May 2026. More than ...

Patients have praised staff at Tavistock Hospital for their responsive and flexible care. In particular, the healthcare staff at the NHS hospital’s minor injuries unit (MIU), or urgent treatment ...

Two men are believed to be missing off the South Devon coast in what police have described as a ‘truly tragic incident’. Emergency services were deployed in force by sea and air after reports of ...

The River Tavy is still surging today in Tavistock in the wake of the lashing from Storm Bram. The river comes off Dartmoor which bore the brunt of the high wind and torrential rain. The river is ...

Tavistock Memory Cafe hosted a fabulous Christmas party in the town hall with around 100 members, family and Memory Cafe volunteers. A highlight for everyone was the sparkle and joy of the Christmas ...

Crowds flocked to enjoy the night time Christmas Light Up Tractor Run on the Bere Peninsula last Saturday, December 13. A convoy of creatively decorated and lit agricultural vehicles once again ...

A roaring, hooting and glittering cavalcade of festive tractors drew the crowds tonight in Tavistock. The Tavistock Christmas Tractor Run spread joy and excitement in the town centre to raise money ...

A 40 year old Okehampton woman launched a wooden rounders bat attack on a woman, a court was told. Charlotte Taylor, of Hillside Drive, Okehampton, assaulted the woman outside her home in May this ...

The popular Tavistock Christmas Tree Festival attracted thousands of visitors and raised £16,000 for the parish church. The festival of 69 trees is one of the highlights of the town’s seasonal ...