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MP shares ‘hope’ for Tarka Line as £36.2m confirmed for Devon and Somerset stations
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (341+ words) 01 Apr 2026 4:08 PM NORTH DEVON MP Ian Roome has expressed his 'hope' that funding can be secured for the Tarka Line, following confirmation from the Department for Transport that "36.2 million has been made available for rail projects in Mid Devon and…...
New lawn brings 'glory' back to Exeter hospice after storm delays
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (452+ words) Richard Fassnidge, Ben Le Maitre, Victor Brook, Richard Hockley, Sam Burdick. Credit: Sue Cade 31 Mar 2026 8:33 PM A community-led project to revitalise the gardens of an Exeter hospice has finally reached completion, following months of disruption caused by severe weather and…...
South Devon home builders cement five-star ratings from customers
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (452+ words) Bloor Homes five stars 31 Mar 2026 5:33 PM Two South Devon home builders have been given five-star rating by their customers. Bloor Homes and Persimmon Homes are celebrating the top marks. Bloor Homes has been awarded Five Star developer status by the…...
Interstellar trip inspires North Devon Scouts at National Space Centre
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (459+ words) Cubs from 1st North Devon Scouts chat with Chief Scout Dwayne Fields at the National Space Centre. Credit: Scouts 31 Mar 2026 10:51 AM Cub Scouts from Barnstaple and North Devon have enjoyed a rare opportunity to travel halfway across the country and visit…...
Historic weekend for girls’ rugby at Bideford with Devon Cup triumph
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (452+ words) Victory for the SB Panthers 31 Mar 2026 7:03 AM The SB Panthers " a partnership team made up of Bideford Vixens and Exeter Saracens " secured a dramatic 25"22 victory over Bridges in a fiercely contested Devon Cup Final. In a match played at high…...
Bideford Chiefs mix things up in demolition of Dartmouth
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (363+ words) Good form continues for Bideford RFC. Pic from Kevin Crowl 31 Mar 2026 6:22 AM Bideford RFC mixed up the troops for a trip to bottom club Dartmouth in the Counties 2 Tribute Devon League and still came home with an impressive 61-17 victory. The…...
Exeter City held as relegation fears deepen despite ending Orient’s winning run
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (394+ words) Exeter City v Leyton Orient. Pic from PPAUK 28 Mar 2026 6:27 PM Struggling Exeter City slipped into the League One relegation zone despite halting Leyton Orient's four-game winning streak with a tense 0-0 draw at St James Park. The match was briefly suspended…...
Exeter prepares for 'staycation' surge as UK tourism hits £4.8bn peak
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (376+ words) 27 Mar 2026 3:33 PM Exeter is preparing for a significant influx of tourists this Easter, with local officials predicting a vital "boost" for the city's economy. Exeter City Council said there is "continued confidence" in the city as a leading short-break destination,…...
Dogged North Devon Hockey Club sink Tiverton White Eagles
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (484+ words) Great win for North Devon Hockey Club 28 Mar 2026 10:00 AM Chaos, confusion and three fabulous points " a classic day out for North Devon, who welcomed Tiverton White Eagles to home turf for what was always going to be a spicy encounter....
Discover bees, bugs, birds and sea creatures in Braunton this spring
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (529+ words) There is a host of flora and fauna on the doorstep to discover with a series of April events at Braunton Countryside Centre. Credit: Braunton Countryside Centre 27 Mar 2026 2:08 PM Discover bees, bugs, birds and sea creatures as part of a…...