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Forgotten tales of Saltram’s historic workforce have been uncovered by a team of passionate volunteers, illuminating the lives and legacies of those who once walked its grounds.

The National Trust’s Saltram, in Devon, has received support amounting to £238,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, which will be used to help connect people to nature and heritage.

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Pippa Jephcott, 45, from Yelverton and William Ackerley, 22, from Thurlstone, have raced 5,500nm across the world’s largest ocean, the North Pacific, from Qingdao, China, to Seattle, USA, in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

Known to be one of the most inhospitable environments on earth, the North Pacific leg of the global race is known as ‘The Big One’. It earns this title due...

North Devon Council is undertaking a review of its Gambling Act Statement of Licensing Principles and alongside, seeking opinions on a proposed intention to implement a No Casino Resolution. As part of this, the council is looking for input from local organisations, businesses, traders, and individuals. The review is part of a statutory requirement for the council to revisit its gambling...

Shipwreck Island welcomes first visitors – as Splashdown Quaywest’s latest attraction sallies forth!

The Bank Holiday weekend allowed a gentle toe in the water for staff and visitors as the latest feature to be added to the perennial favourite waterpark attraction, Shipwreck Island aquaplay opened to eager visitors for the first time. One young raider plunging straight in with Dad in...