Tavistock Times Gazette

Care home’s callout for storytellers, musicians, magicians and friendly pets

‘There's a room full of people here who'd love to see you, that's the real point of this, it's connection’

Beautiful day for Shipton Abbott's top cop

Devon music festival setting for TV crime series

Power problem causes rail delays

RAIL disruption is expected across Devon today (Sunday, August 23) after a power outage has caused problems for train operator CrossCountry.

Reflections: Going on a journey

With the slightly slower pace of life over the summer, August is often the time for journeys. I wonder if you have been on any journeys recently? Maybe it has been a short journey to visit family or friends? Or maybe it has been a longer journey to go on holiday overseas?

On top of the moor and proud of it

It’s a unique place to visit for tourists and a tranquil place for locals

FareShare South West's ‘Truck Berry’ rolls in to rescue more surplus food

It may be more bread roll than rock ‘n’ roll, but FareShare South West’s newest addition is set to make a big impact across the West Country.

Hatherleigh Community Orchard needs more apples

‘This year has not been good for apples, but they still shouldn’t go to waste’

Your weekly horoscope with Russell Grant

The astrologer looks to the stars for your horoscope for the week beginning Saturday, 22 August

Farmers call for subsidised vaccines to end bluetongue heartbreak

“I do not want to see another farmer go through this” … those were the words of farmer Mark Walter who lost more than 50 sheep from the bluetongue virus which is spreading rapidly across Devon.

Four Devon dads prepare for Channel swim in aid of Hospiscare

Four fathers, known collectively as the ‘Devon Daddies’, are preparing to break the world record medley relay swim across the English Channel, while raising funds for local hospice charity, Hospiscare.

Planning application for temporary campus on old Promise School site

The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) has submitted an application for a temporary Promise School campus for up to five years to bring pupils together on “a single, settled site.”

Witness appeal after girl seriously injured in A30 collision

Witnesses are being sought to a two-vehicle collision on the A30 near Tedburn St Mary in which a young girl was seriously injured.

How to avoid airport parking cowboys: Picking the best meet and greet parking at every UK airport

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Wildfire near Tamar Bridge causes traffic disruption

A large plume of smoke has been seen spreading across Saltash and the A38

Stagecoach announces new bus routes to Okehampton stations

Stagecoach has announced changes to the 118 and 317 bus routes from August 30 to ensure there are public transport links to both Okehampton stations.

Calstock’s biting insects to be investigated by UK Health Security Agency

The villagers have been seriously affected by biting insects

Inquest opens into West Devon cyclist's death

An inquest has been opened into the death of a West Devon cyclist following a collision with a car.

Local walk will uncover hidden history of ‘quiet’ Tavistock street

‘Few places in Tavistock encapsulate so many centuries of the town's history’

West Devon 'third friendliest' area in the country

West Devon Borough Council is celebrating after the borough was recognised as the third friendliest place to live in the UK.

Massive savings on Mediterranean holidays with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Much-loved 'proper' Tavistock charity shop set to close down

It’s been part of the town for decades

Welcome rain falls as crowds flock to Chagford Show

After weeks of dry weather and last week’s sizzling temperatures, even the odd shower came as a welcome relief to Chagford Show visitors, who flocked to Dogmarsh Field for the annual agricultural event.

Smiles all round as Shebbear College pupils celebrate GCSE success

Tavistock College 'full of pride' as students receive GCSE results

Students at Tavistock College are celebrating today as they collect their GCSE results and mark the culmination of years of hard work.

In pictures: Dartmoor Folk Festival

A champion step dancer has secured her fifth win at the Dartmoor Folk Festival recently.

Traditional fun promised at village fayre

All the fun of the fayre is coming to Peter Tavy once again this August Bank Holiday Monday.

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Devon by Road: Where Every Mile Tells a Story

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In pictures: Sports, sharks and Lego at family fun day

Yelverton rang to the sound of hundreds of children enjoying a range of sports, games and other activities at a mass summer holiday fun day for young families.

Respect Fest presents a week of free festival fun for everyone!

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Solar farm plan for North Tawton field

Twelve hectares of arable land could be set for solar panels