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Barbecues banned on Dartmoor to cut risk of wildfire

Dartmoor National Park Authority has today introduced a temporary ban on open fires and barbecues on all common land within the National Park. The ban has been introduced in response to the prolonged dry weather and the risk wildfires can pose to people and animals, as well as damage to property and the natural environment. People who plan to spend time in the National Park are urged to be...

South West Equine Protection receive go ahead for equestrian centre

Westcountry Land has secured planning permission for a brand new equestrian centre for South West Equine Protection (SWEP).

The charity helps moorland ponies from Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor who are suffering from neglect or injury. Staff rescue, treat and rehome ponies on a loan scheme and are currently working in a number of different yards around Yelverton.

The new equestrian...