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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  Opposition grows to town-edge estates

  Opposition is growing to two proposed neighbouring housing estates on the edge of Tavistock.

  22 Jul 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Traders back Tavistock BID for five more years

  Tavistock traders have voted to renew their support for Tavistock BID for the fourth time running.

  22 Jul 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  New Tavistock Lions president takes the helm

  Tavistock Lions has a new president for the next 12 months after a ceremonial handing over of the chains of office between two ardent Arsenal FC fans.

  22 Jul 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Tavistock AFC ready for Western League challenge after encouraging pre-season

  Manager Steve Tully reflects on new signings, emerging youngsters and the challenge that lies ahead as Tavistock AFC prepare to begin their Western League Premier Division campaign this weekend

  22 Jul 2026 via The Moorlander

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  Tavistock businesses back BID in vote shaping town centre's next chapter

  Businesses in Tavistock have voted to continue the town's Business Improvement District, securing another term for the partnership that funds projects and services to support the town centre and local economy

  22 Jul 2026 via The Moorlander

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  Drivers warned of slow traffic at Yelverton due to crash

  Drivers approaching Yelverton roundabout from all directions are advised to avoid the area due to a crash this afternoon.

  22 Jul 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Pictures: Newton Abbot firefighters battle major blaze at Paignton station

  Newton Abbot Fire Station has released photographs from the major incident at Paignton railway station, showing crews using specialist equipment as they worked to contain the blaze

  22 Jul 2026 via The Moorlander

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  Plymouth hospital trust awarded key role in new Devon vaccination service

  The NHS trust will deliver a new vaccination outreach service across Devon from September, focusing on communities where people face barriers to accessing routine healthcare and vaccinations

  22 Jul 2026 via The Moorlander

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  Paving Tavistock high street with art

  An army of talented street artists created a chalk gallery of pictures on Tavistock high street for the Lions’ Carnival Week pavement art competition.

  22 Jul 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Devon anti-social behaviour falls by 10 per cent as police reveal major crackdown

  New figures show reported anti-social behaviour across Devon and Cornwall has fallen by more than 10 per cent, but concerns remain in several towns as funding questions hang over successful crime prevention schemes

  22 Jul 2026 via The Moorlander

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  Celebrating all things water on Dartmoor

  Communities in and around Dartmoor are being offered the chance to find out where the water from their tap comes from at events this summer.

  22 Jul 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Hatherleigh Nursing Home residents get creative

  Residents at Hatherleigh Nursing Home near Okehampton have recently been participating in regular art sessions to encourage creativity and social interaction.

  22 Jul 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Stover Country Park celebrates another major honour as Devon beauty spot shines again

  Stover Country Park has extended its impressive run of Green Flag Awards after another successful year, with recent restoration work and visitor improvements helping secure national recognition

  22 Jul 2026 via The Moorlander

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  Volunteer rescuers help injured moorland walker

  Volunteer rescuers went to the aid of a walker who injured her ankle on Dartmoor over the weekend

  22 Jul 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  Adult care still ‘requires improvement’ in Devon

  THE service that looks after vulnerable and elderly adults in Devon has been told it still requires improvement but that a “number of strengths” mean it’s close to securing a ‘good’ rating.

  22 Jul 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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  New satirical vlog on North Tawton politics causes stir in community

  The quirks of North Tawton’s local politics have become the focus of a new tongue-in-cheek vlog series.

  22 Jul 2026 via Tavistock Times Gazette

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