2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (458+ words) Bude & Stratton Post The controversial bid to avoid paying towards health and education infrastructure has been withdrawn amid a chorus of condemnation A CONTROVERSIAL bid by a developer to avoid paying nearly £350,000 in infrastructure contributions to health and education infrastructure…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (191+ words) IT may not surprise many that, surprisingly often, cases pop into my inbox about one tradesman or another that has either quoted and been paid for a job that they have failed to complete, or that they have completed some…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (316+ words) The findings were compiled by National Debtline as part of its annual Stop the Knock campaign DATA obtained via a Freedom of Information request indicates Torridge District Council passed 124 council tax debts on to bailiffs in 2025/26. This is a reduction…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago   (510+ words) Fears were raised the new taller turbines would have an overbearing impact on the landscape PLANS to repower a wind farm at St Eval have been given the go ahead despite community concerns the new taller turbines would have an…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (320+ words) A petition led by Cllr Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin calls for a pause on AI datacentre and BESS constructions outside designated growth zones A PETITION demanding an immediate moratorium on the construction of AI datacentres and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) outside…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (184+ words) The Ashwater Show delivered a delightful day out despite the problems caused by the bluetongue virus THERE might have been a lack of livestock at the Ashwater Show, as a cloud still hangs over the farming community amid the bluetongue…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (428+ words) Cornwall Council has given the green light to the plans for a new distillery at Bodmin Jail A LONG anticipated plan to construct a distillery attraction within the historic grounds of Bodmin Jail is a step closer to reality after…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (325+ words) BASICS Devon hailed the league of friends as they begin to wind down their activities A CHARITY which has benefitted from a generous donation by the Holsworthy League of Friends has paid tribute to them. The British Association for Immediate…...

4+ week, 11+ hour ago   (829+ words) ONE of the joys of my job is that I get the opportunity to speak with our readers about what’s happening in their areas, the things they’re concerned about, and what I can do to shine a light on these…...