Okehampton5 days agoMain road temporarily closes due to wildfire smokeThick smoke was drifting across the road, creating hazardous driving conditions, firefighters say.5 days ago1 Jul 2025Pets warning after pollution incident in riverA chemical entered the watercourse late on Monday, but the source has been found and stopped. 1 Jul 202514 Jun 2025Landslip closes Dartmoor railway line in DevonWeather conditions hit services between Okehampton and Exeter, and had hampered repair efforts.14 Jun 202510 Jun 2025Anti-social behaviour crackdown in Devon townsPolice say targeting anti-social behaviour such as street drinking is a "preventative measure".10 Jun 202525 May 2025More than £1,000 raised to revamp town's skateparkAll proceeds will go towards the skatepark in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour.25 May 202523 May 2025Jethro's J35 TER number plate sells for £30.5kThe Cornish comedy legend, who died in 2021, used the distinctive plate on his personal vehicle.23 May 202521 May 2025Jethro's J35 TER number plate up for auctionThe sale also features vehicles and farm machinery owned by the popular stand-up who died in 2021.21 May 202513 May 2025Man who threatened pub customers with axe jailedThe defendant said he felt shame and embarrassment for what had happened at the pub in Okehampton.13 May 202513 May 2025How teenagers coped with a 48-hour digital detoxTen Tors Challenge participants say their generation finds it hard to be away from phones and tech.13 May 2025...