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This October half term, Corfe Castle, a royal castle shaped by warfare and cared for by the National Trust, will be host to two ‘sound pools’ within the castle walls.

The theatrical audio experience takes you on a journey around the castle bringing to life some of the characters in Corfe Castle’s history that weren’t so favourable.

Throughout history Corfe Castle has seen...

Twenty new state-of-the-art gritters will be patrolling the South West’s motorways and major A roads this winter as part of a multi-million-pound investment to help keep traffic moving in severe weather.

The new gritters will improve safety for drivers and workers due to the vehicles’ improved technology, set-up and enhanced visibility.

They also treat the roads at a maximum...

An electric car charge point has been installed at Haytor car park – the most remote publicly accessible charging point on Dartmoor. Dartmoor National Park is leading the way in tackling the climate and ecological emergency, which includes helping people with electric cars to charge up their vehicles when visiting. The charger is a twin 7kw rapid charger, supplied by PodPoint. People pay for...

UK minister for business, energy and clean growth Kwasi Kwarteng MP has this week announced his support for liquid fuels trade association the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Get Winter Ready campaign.

Minister Kwarteng said: “With colder months on the way, it is crucial that households relying on oil and liquified petroleum gas for their heating are prepared,...