The parish council has received reports from residents of scares and near misses when crossing the A386 at either of the two bridleways: Skitt Lane and Watervale Farm (Willsworthy). In order to gather real data to inform any future plans the council may make in an attempt to mitigate risks to users of the bridleways,…
Sir Geoffrey Cox KC, MP will be holding an open surgery on Friday 19th September 10:00 – 11:00 am. No appointments are necessary.
Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a neighbourhood alert warning about Winter Fuel Payment fraud or scams targeting pensioners. This is a type of “phishing” scam where criminals attempt to trick individuals, particularly older and vulnerable people, into giving up their personal and financial information. The scam typically involves fraudsters sending fake text messages, emails, or making phone…
The Trustees of the Nicholls Hall have arranged for Deborah Cunningham, Customer Consultant at Yorkshire Building Society, to give a presentation advising on how to recognise a scam and what to do if you think you have been the subject of a scam or attempted scam. The event takes place in the hall on Wednesday…
The Police are warning of a new and very imaginative fraud that is being perpetrated nationally and locally. SIM-Swap Fraud: What You Need to Know SIM-swap fraud is a clever and increasingly common type of crime where a criminal takes over your mobile phone number. They do this by tricking your mobile provider into switching…
Funding opportunities received to the beginning of August 2025 Wild About Devon Grants Grants of up to £300 are available to support community groups whose activitiesdemonstrate Community Action for Nature: projects that clearly demonstrate a benefit tolocal wildlife and demonstrate community involvement or benefit. We can fund wholeprojects or a specific element of a larger…
Defra Capital Grants Defra has re-opened its Capital Grants offer which is designed to help farmers and land managers to enhance biodiversity, protect natural resources and improve the landscape. There is a total of £150million available for on-farm projects, in six broad areas: There are 78 specific items available within these themes as part of…
159 works in the same way as 101 for the police or 111 for the NHS. It’s the number you can trust to get you through to your bank safely and securely, every time. So if you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details – stop, hang up and…
the digital switchover for landlines is underway, with the goal of completing the transition from traditional analogue phone lines to digital services by the end of January 2027. This nationwide initiative involves replacing the old analogue systems with digital technology. People can expect to plug their phones into their broadband router instead of a wall…
GWR have given notice that from Saturday 8th March to Friday 14th March there will be no train services between Okehampton and Exeter St Davids because of essential track work and to enable the new Okehampton Interchange station. Replacement buses will be provided. John Bright