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This month archaeologists will be working with the local community in Widecombe in the Moor to try and uncover more of the secrets buried at the site of one of only four moated medieval manor houses in Devon.

North Hall Manor has, in recent years, been the subject of a series of archaeological excavations which have revealed much about this enigmatic site in Dartmoor National Park.

Archaeologists working with local community volunteers have unearthed imported pottery, pieces of glass and ridge tiles, indicating a high status building. Cobbled areas and sections of wall have...

Summer Nights are coming to Newton Abbot as street food will be served up with locally produced dishes and world cuisine and backed by live music from Drew Millin.

Taking place on selected Saturday’s through the summer, the cuisine fuelled nights are being produced by Born Hectic Events in partnership with Newton Abbot Town Council and Teignbridge District Council. The events are aiming to attract people of all ages, encouraging everyone to come and try a great selection of hot and cold food on sale, and stay around for entertainment through the evening.

Stalls will be...

A crackdown on dog fouling and littering in Exeter could soon be brought in, the City Council has revealed. The City Council is looking at ramping up its enforcement of dog fouling and littering across Exeter as part of a 12-month pilot project. Offenders would be issued with fixed penalty fines. The initiative was given backing by the Council’s Executive last night and now goes before Full Council on Wednesday 19 July. Cllr Stephen Brimble, Lead Councillor for Place, said that dog fouling was one of the biggest issues brought to the attention of councillors in the city. “People are fed up...

Work is underway on drainage improvements on the A373 between Honiton and Cullompton.

The scheme will address standing water issues at three locations along the road, with work at all three sites expected to be completed by the end of July. Work has started at Came Cross/Crammer Barton to install a new drainage system which will reduce surface water run-off in this area. Access is available from the Cullompton end of the A373 as far as Crammer Barton and from the Honiton end as far as Colliton. From Monday (17 July) work will also start on replacing a damaged culvert and kerbs at...