New face leading Dartmoor says massive role is a dream come true

The new man given the job of leading the guardians of Dartmoor has told colleagues: “It’s a dream come true.” And Tom Surrey, ...

Ashburton casts a spell as witches and writers gather for folklore festival

Myth, ritual and community are drawing new energy and believers to Devon town on edge of Dartmoor ...
Railway Technology

Dartmoor Rail Line Upgrade, Devon

Dartmoor Line between Crediton and Okehampton in Devon, England, was upgraded to improve rail connectivity in the region. The upgrade project re-opened the 22.53km-long line for daily passengers for ...

Rare wet woodland given protected status

A rare wet woodland has been given protected status after being recognised for its ecological importance. The area in the ...

75 homes approved on green fields at edge of Devon town

Plans to build up to 75 homes in green fields on the outskirts of Buckfastleigh have been given the go-ahead, as long as the ...
PlanetMountain

Wild Camping ruled legal on Dartmoor by UK's Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has ruled that wid camping is legal on Dartmoor, the vast vast moorland in the county of Devon, in southwest England. This landmark decision effectively ...
In These Times

The Peasants Are Seizing the Commons (Again)

DEVON, ENGLAND —A ghostly rider on a skeletal horse is said to roam the windswept moors of southwestern England. According to legend, “Old Crockern” guards the sprawling expanse of Dartmoor from those ...