https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2058324/north-devon-families-and-children-invited-to-apply-for-new-bbc-series-on-friendship.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T19:33:29+00:00 North Devon families and children invited to apply for new BBC series on friendship North Devon news https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/Will_You_Be_My_Friend_1-1775753197543.jpg--will_you_be_my_friend_1.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2058292/how-to-see-the-90th-anniversary-spitfire-arrive-in-exeter.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T18:33:31+00:00 How to see the 90th Anniversary Spitfire arrive in Exeter Exeter,Histories and Mysteries,local history,Devon https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_03_12/D_Harbar_Spitfiresdotcom_Spit90_020-1773334588003.jpg--spitfire_to_grace_exeter_skies_for_90th_anniversary_tour.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/gallery/around-devon/2058245/paignton-zoos-biggest-transformation-in-102-years-set-to-open-this-summer.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T17:33:31+00:00 Paignton Zoo’s biggest transformation in 102 years set to open this summer Paignton,Torbay,Devon https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/White-Rhino-House-Signage-Final-LR_%281%29-1775749654794.jpg--paignton_zoo_s_biggest_transformation_in_102_years_set_to_open_this_summer.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/local-news/2058111/plymouth-warships-help-expose-russian-covert-sub-operation.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T17:00:23+00:00 Plymouth warships help expose Russian 'covert' sub operation Plymouth,Devon,Defence Forces,Government https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/Royal_Navy_Type_23_Frigate_HMS_Somerset_MOD_45153155-1775747589134.jpg--plymouth_warships_help_expose_russian__covert__sub_operation.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2058138/protect-our-girls-north-devon-students-lead-major-campaign-for-school-self-defence.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T15:33:24+00:00 'Protect our girls' - North Devon students lead major campaign for school self-defence North Devon,Devon,Barnstaple https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/Screenshot_2026-04-09_at_15.18.36-1775744633498.png--__protect_our_girls____north_devon_students_lead_major_campaign_for_school_self_defence.png https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2058066/firefighters-called-to-exeter-cinema-after-smoke-smell-reported.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T14:33:28+00:00 Firefighters called to Exeter cinema after smoke smell reported Devon,Exeter https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/1078952_36b12b86-1775734043249.jpg--firefighters_called_to_exeter_cinema_after_smoke_smell_reported.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2058063/plans-go-in-for-bidefords-first-ever-kfc-restaurant-and-drive-thru.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T14:33:24+00:00 Plans go in for Bideford’s first-ever KFC restaurant and drive-thru Bideford,North Devon news,Torridge District Council https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/KFC_restaurant-drive-thru_generic_%282%29_NEW-1775743018147.jpg--kfc_restaurant_drive_thru_generic__2__new.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/local-news/2057956/okehampton-pupils-enjoy-seaside-break-after-recent-school-fire-disruption.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T14:00:09+00:00 Okehampton pupils enjoy seaside break after recent school fire disruption Okehampton,Schools,Devon,West Devon,Dartmoor,Charity https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/Children_from_The_Promise_School_enjoying_the_sea_and_sunshine-1775738071501.jpg--children_from_the_promise_school_enjoying_the_sea_and_sunshine.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057949/bowling-chain-to-create-30-jobs-with-new-exeter-venue.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T12:33:34+00:00 Bowling chain to create 30 jobs with new Exeter venue Exeter,Devon,Guildhall https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/Lane_7__A_Vibrant_Bar_with_Neon_Lights_and_Modern_Decor_%281%29-1775732710395.jpg--bowling_chain_to_create_30_jobs_with_new_exeter_venue.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057946/totnes-chef-reaches-final-of-prestigious-roux-scholarship.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T12:33:31+00:00 Totnes chef reaches final of prestigious Roux scholarship Devon,Totnes,Competition https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/IMG_0463-1775715275229.jpeg--harrison_brockington.jpeg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057943/final-works-on-north-devon-link-road-postponed-as-wet-weather-is-on-its-way.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T12:33:27+00:00 Final works on North Devon Link Road postponed as wet weather is on its way North Devon Link Road,North Devon news,Traffic,Barnstaple https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/North_Devon_Link_Road_Lewis-Clarke-1775737200135.jpg--north_devon_link_road_lewis_clarke.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/local-news/2057893/50m-defence-boost-announced-for-plymouth-to-create-jobs-and-investment.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T12:00:24+00:00 £50m defence boost announced for Plymouth to ‘create jobs and investment’ Plymouth,Devon,Government,Finance,Rebecca Smith,Defence Forces https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/UK_Defence_Imagery_Naval_Bases_image_13-1775735249352.jpg--hmnb_devonport_is_the_largest_naval_base_in_western_europe__image__uk_government__ogl_.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057884/pine-martens-thriving-in-south-west-after-historic-reintroduction.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T11:33:35+00:00 Pine martens ‘thriving’ in South West after historic reintroduction Devon,Animals in Need,Dartmoor https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Pine_marten_%28credit_Mark_Hamblin%29-1775681929261.png--photo_by_mark_hamblin.png https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/local-news/2057498/pine-martens-thriving-in-south-west-after-historic-reintroduction.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T11:00:08+00:00 Pine martens ‘thriving’ in South West after historic reintroduction Devon,Animals in Need,Dartmoor https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Pine_marten_%28credit_Mark_Hamblin%29-1775681929261.png--photo_by_mark_hamblin.png https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057804/from-press-box-to-pavement-former-gazette-sports-editor-tackles-london-marathon.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T10:33:30+00:00 From press box to pavement: Former Gazette sports editor tackles London Marathon London Marathon,North Devon news https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/London_Marathon_Matt_Smart_%286%29-1775730302840.jpg--london_marathon_matt_smart__6_.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/local-news/2057748/devon-pharmacy-crisis-sparks-concern-over-patient-safety-and-access.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T10:00:06+00:00 Devon pharmacy crisis sparks concern over patient safety and access Devon,Government,Health,Devon County Council https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/image-from-rawpixel-id-3306771-jpeg-1775728606790.webp--devon_pharmacies_under_pressure_as_closures_and_shortages_hit_patients__image__rawpixel_.webp https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057730/two-major-devon-road-schemes-shortlisted-for-over-200m-government-investment.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T09:33:25+00:00 Two major Devon road schemes shortlisted for over £200m government investment Roads,Devon,Exeter,Devon County Council,Government https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/CONNECT-ME-image-size-43-1775657252988.jpg--two_major_devon_road_schemes_shortlisted_for_over__200m_government_investment.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/local-news/2057650/exeter-police-seize-e-bikes-in-crackdown-on-crime-and-antisocial-behaviour.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T08:36:20+00:00 Exeter police seize e-bikes in crackdown on crime and antisocial behaviour Devon & Cornwall Police,Exeter,Devon,Motoring,Roads https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_09/Screenshot_2026-04-09_at_09.19.06-1775722859406.png--pictured__officers_on_patrol_in_exeter_city_centre.png https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057670/museum-launches-major-call-for-authentic-photos-to-define-north-devon-life.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T08:33:29+00:00 Museum launches major call for ‘authentic’ photos to define North Devon life North Devon,Devon,Barnstaple https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Screenshot_2026-04-08_at_17.10.08-1775664630383.png--museum_launches_major_call_for__authentic__photos_to_define_north_devon_life.png https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/gallery/around-devon/2057633/spring-bollards-bring-smiles-and-support-for-local-charity.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T07:33:31+00:00 Spring bollards bring smiles and support for local charity Torbay,Torquay,Devon https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/ec42be17-f96f-44a1-bf86-6c32fe451d64-1775640031081.JPG--spring_bollard_reveal.JPG https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057630/dogs-trust-ilfracombe-issues-urgent-appeal-for-more-local-foster-carers.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T07:33:27+00:00 Dogs Trust Ilfracombe issues urgent appeal for more local foster carers Ilfracombe,North Devon news,Charity https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Dogs_Trust_is_appealing_for_more_foster_carers-1775647040970.jpg--dogs_trust_is_appealing_for_more_foster_carers.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057591/easter-market-and-maze-open-in-exeter-city-centre.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-09T06:33:15+00:00 Easter market and maze open in Exeter city centre Exeter,Devon,Exeter City Council https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/spring-mini-market-takes-shape-in-exeter-city-centre-1775656641491.jpg--easter_market_and_maze_open_in_exeter_city_centre.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057445/special-anniversary-year-to-mark-a-decade-of-ilfracombe-art-trail.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T18:33:25+00:00 Special anniversary year to mark a decade of Ilfracombe Art Trail Ilfracombe,Tourism,North Devon news https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/ilf_art_trail_composite_with_logo-1775667241010.jpg--ilf_art_trail_composite_with_logo.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057388/police-warn-fans-ahead-of-plymouth-s-first-exeter-derby-in-four-years.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T16:33:34+00:00 Police warn fans ahead of Plymouth's first Exeter derby in four years Plymouth Argyle,Plymouth,Exeter,Exeter City FC,Devon https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2025_01_20/plymouth_argyle_-_credit_Steve_Daniels-1737383309176.jpg--plymouth_argyle_report_racist_incident_at_home_park_to_police.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057385/easter-crowds-flock-to-newton-abbot-racecourse-in-cheltenham-festival-style.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T16:33:31+00:00 Easter crowds flock to Newton Abbot Racecourse in Cheltenham Festival style Devon,Newton Abbot,Newton Abbot Races https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Bumper_crowd_at_Newton_Abbot_Racecourse_on_Easter_Saturday_Pic_PPAUK-1775638610372.jpg--bumper_crowd_at_newton_abbot_racecourse_on_easter_saturday_pic_ppauk.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057382/north-devon-fundraising-legend-hangs-up-her-collecting-tin-for-now.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T16:33:28+00:00 North Devon fundraising legend hangs up her collecting tin – for now! Barnstaple,Health,Charity,North Devon news https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Julie_Whitton_tin-1775660064778.JPG--julie_whitton_tin.JPG https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/local-news/2057197/plymouth-residents-urged-to-help-curate-new-armada-way-time-capsule.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T16:00:28+00:00 Plymouth residents urged to help curate new Armada Way time capsule Plymouth,Devon,Plymouth City Council https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Armada-Way-Aerial-Day-1775656110666.jpg--residents_invited_to_contribute_photos__recipes_and_ideas_ahead_of_burial_beneath_armada_way__image__plymouth_city_council_.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057308/north-devon-s-vital-rail-link-declared-a-strategic-economic-risk-by-council.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T15:33:00+00:00 North Devon's vital rail link declared a 'strategic economic risk' by council Devon,Travel,Barnstaple,North Devon https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/IMG_8476-1775661134246.JPG--north_devon_s_vital_rail_link_declared_a__strategic_economic_risk__by_council_.JPG https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057250/exeter-households-to-benefit-from-new-national-recycling-reforms.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T14:33:26+00:00 Exeter households to benefit from new national recycling reforms Exeter,Steve Race,Devon,Exeter City Council https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/bank-holiday-bins_%281%29-1775641205983.jpg--exeter_households_to_benefit_from_new_national_recycling_reforms.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057247/ilfracombe-charity-issues-warm-weather-warning-to-north-devon-dog-owners.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T14:33:22+00:00 Ilfracombe charity issues warm weather warning to North Devon dog owners North Devon,Devon,Weather warnings https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Screenshot_2026-04-08_at_14.30.40-1775655077873.png--_ilfracombe_charity_issues_warm_weather_warning_to_north_devon_dog_owners.png https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/local-news/2057178/newton-abbot-tip-to-remain-open-during-3m-works-with-traffic-disruption-expected.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T14:00:17+00:00 Newton Abbot tip to remain open during £3m works with traffic disruption expected Newton Abbot,Devon,Conservation,Environment,Traffic,Roads,Road Closure https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/unnamed_%2832%29-1775655183010.jpg--newton_abbot_waste_transfer_station__picture_courtesy__teignbridge_council_.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/local-news/2057043/dartmoor-marathon-returns-to-tavistock-after-40-years-this-weekend.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T12:00:18+00:00 Dartmoor Marathon returns to Tavistock after 40 years this weekend Dartmoor,Dartmoor Prison,Devon,West Devon,Tavistock,Princetown,Yelverton https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Screenshot_2026-04-08_at_12.15.49-1775647246550.png--scenic_but_demanding_course_through_dartmoor_set_to_test_hundreds_in_long_awaited_return__image__dartmoor_marathon_.png https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057076/exeter-cathedral-christmas-market-seeks-traders-for-2026-after-record-breaking-year.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T11:33:35+00:00 Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market seeks traders for 2026 after record-breaking year Exeter,Exeter Cathedral,Christmas,Devon https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/DM_-_ECCM_499_General-1775640649008.jpg--exeter_cathedral_christmas_market_seeks_traders_for_2026_after_record_breaking_year.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/home/2057004/plymouth-police-issue-warning-to-supporters-ahead-of-this-weekends-devon-derby.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T10:39:09+00:00 Plymouth police issue warning to supporters ahead of this weekend’s Devon Derby Plymouth Argyle,Exeter City FC,Devon & Cornwall Police,Plymouth,Exeter,Devon https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Screenshot_2026-04-08_at_11.38.02-1775644693339.png--general_view_of_home_park_ahead_of_the_sky_bet_league_1_match_between_plymouth_argyle_and_exeter_city_on_31st_october_2022__home_park__plymouth__devon___photo__tom_sandberg_ppauk.png https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2057000/mystery-norway-flight-lands-in-exeter.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T10:33:31+00:00 Mystery Norway flight lands in Exeter Exeter https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Screenshot_2026-04-08_at_10.32.13-1775640784269.png--the_flight_landed_at_10_20pm.png https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2056997/devon-dance-fitness-teacher-wins-national-instructor-of-the-year-award.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T10:33:27+00:00 Devon dance fitness teacher wins national instructor of the year award North Devon news,Health https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Ian_Waite_and_Elaine_Nov_2025-1775639835828.JPG--ian_waite_and_elaine_nov_2025.JPG https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2056906/tiny-worms-to-blast-off-to-space-station-in-exeter-led-experiment.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T09:33:22+00:00 Tiny worms to blast off to space station in Exeter-led experiment NASA,Exeter,Devon,University of Exeter https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/International_Space_Station_after_undocking_of_STS-132-1775640293452.jpg--tiny_worms_to_blast_off_to_space_station_in_exeter_led_experiment.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2056903/new-tarka-trail-rest-stops-to-open-up-daunting-stretch-for-walkers.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T09:33:19+00:00 New Tarka Trail rest stops to open up ‘daunting’ stretch for walkers North Devon,Devon,Mental health https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/Screenshot_2026-04-07_at_17.42.58-1775637368053.png--new_tarka_trail_rest_stops_to_open_up__daunting__stretch_for_walkers.png https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/local-news/2056845/easter-holiday-events-continue-across-dartmoor-heres-what-families-can-still-catch.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T08:40:11+00:00 Easter holiday events continue across Dartmoor - here’s what families can still catch Easter,Devon,West Devon,Dartmoor,Dartmoor Zoo,Tavistock,Newton Abbot,Bovey Tracey,Torbay,Babbacombe,Exeter,Chagford,Torquay,Exmouth,Plymouth https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/g%5D-1775637547240.jpg--last_chance_for_dartmoor_easter_events_as_holiday_fun_continues__image__pickpik_cc0_1_0_.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2056814/grecians-v-argyle-derby-day-dawns.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T07:33:29+00:00 Grecians v Argyle derby day dawns Exeter,Exeter City FC,Plymouth,Plymouth Argyle https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_07/IMG_1477-1775589650838.jpeg--city_fans_will_be_in_the_kawasaki_barn_park_stand.jpeg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2056811/three-more-wins-for-torquay-united-and-automatic-promotion-might-still-happen.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T07:33:26+00:00 Three more wins for Torquay United and automatic promotion might still happen Torquay United https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/P39_A_packed_Plainmoor_dreaming_of_promotion._Pic_from_PPAUK-1775631034191.jpg--a_packed_plainmoor_dreaming_of_promotion__pic_from_ppauk.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2056808/a-giant-game-awaits-barnstaple-town-in-the-western-league-promotion-race.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T07:33:22+00:00 A giant game awaits Barnstaple Town in the Western League promotion race Barnstaple Town https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/P40_Barnstaple_Town_bidding_for_promotion-1775632233914.jpg--barnstaple_town_bidding_for_promotion.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/sport/2056783/bovey-tracey-close-in-on-south-west-peninsula-league-title.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T07:06:57+00:00 Bovey Tracey close in on South-West Peninsula League title Bovey Tracey https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_08/P38_The_winning_feeling_for_Bovey_Tracey_AFC-1775631550489.jpg--the_winning_feeling_for_bovey_tracey_afc.jpg https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2056773/exeter-leader-s-journey-from-banking-to-tech.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T06:33:12+00:00 Exeter leader's journey from banking to tech Exeter https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_07/Screenshot_2026-04-07_at_18.36.21-1775583397182.png--boost_your_business_network_was_founded_by_james_court__centre_.png https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/news/around-devon/2056763/devon-farm-breached-waste-limits.html The Moorlander en 2026-04-08T05:33:08+00:00 Devon farm breached waste limits Devon,Environment Agency https://www.themoorlander.co.uk/resizer/-1/-1/false/2026_04_07/Officer_surveying_rolling_countryside_landscape-1775590799918.jpg--the_farm_was_investigated_by_the_environment_agency.jpg