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The public will be able to visit four stunning gardens at farms on Exmoor this summer where they can learn more about local farming and wildlife while helping to raise money for charity.

The gardens in Brendon, North Devon, are some of the farms that date back to the 17th century, with holdings in the area recorded in the Domesday Book.

One of the gardens, at Brendon Barton...

After a season that has delivered shocks, big crowds and standout moments, Exeter Racecourse brings things to a close on Friday 17 April with its most anticipated social fixture, Heavitree Brewery Ladies Night.

The Devon track has not been short of headlines this season. Trainer Nigel Hawke grabbed attention with a remarkable 300-1 winner, one of those results that reminds racegoers...

East Devon District Council is inviting residents, visitors and local stakeholders to take part in a public consultation on the draft East Devon Local Nature Recovery Plan. The consultation will help the Council understand how people experience and value nature in East Devon and what matters most to local communities. It will also help shape how the East Devon DC Countryside team can continue...

Reports of potholes on Devon’s roads have risen by more than 75 per cent after a wet winter, with crumbling roads leaving drivers facing the risk of damage to their cars.

A total of 19,201 pothole reports were made to Devon County Council in January and February, compared to 10,756 during the same months in 2025.

There were 10,624 pothole reports made to the local authority...