Ashburton10 Oct 2025Flames visible for miles from moorland blazeCrews used wildfire beaters to contain the flames which stretched about 490ft (150m) at Rippon Tor.10 Oct 202527 Sep 2025Care home fined over resident's deathThe Care Quality Commission says staff failed to provide safe care and treatment for Robin Lee.27 Sep 202529 Jul 2025Councillors vote against shutting public toiletsToilets in seaside resorts and villages on Dartmoor but will now be kept open until April 2027.29 Jul 202529 Jun 2025Centre finally finds friend for lonely orphaned owlMoorlands Wildlife Centre says it has paired Gizmo with a fellow orphaned tawny owl named Grommit .29 Jun 202520 Jun 2025Experts look at possibility of growing tea in spaceSeedlings have been planted in soils similar to those found on the Moon and Mars.20 Jun 20253 Jun 2025Community pool undergoes urgent repairs after leakAshburton Swimming Pool says the repairs to fix the deep end wall is costing more than £50,000.3 Jun 202527 May 2025Gearing up for bumper year as tourism hopes riseVisit Cornwall and Visit Devon report encouraging booking trends, with a rise in day visitors.27 May 20251 Feb 2025Community photo booth artwork goes on displayResidents, visitors and pets came along over the course of four weekends to have their photos taken.1 Feb 202516 Dec 2024Pedestrian taken to hospital after A38 crashThe pedestrian's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing, police say.16 Dec 2024...