Country diary: The breathtaking sight of a tuna taking flight in British waters South Hams, Devon: These are monstrous animals, growing to 3 metres and reaching 40mph, and I was lucky enough to see a pack in hunting mode The Guardian - UK · Oct 3
Can a mushroom make music? Devon exhibition explores ‘cultural world’ of fungi Exeter museum to host DJ’s ‘collaboration’ with woodland fungi and artist’s map of her own body’s mycobiome The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
‘The man’s a psychopath when it comes to hedgerows’: Derek vs Derek, the unexpectedly heartwarming doc about farmers at war One Devon farmer, called Derek, is committed to rewilding his land. His neighbour, also a Derek, tends cattle and crops. What happened when a film-maker decided to follow the bickering pair? The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
A shipwreck mystery hidden in 400 gold coins finally solved after nearly 30 years In 1995, divers exploring the seafloor off the coast of Devon in England stumbled upon something extraordinary: more than 400 gold coins scattered across the sand at a depth of around 18 metres. Alongside the coins lay jewellery, a nugget of pure gold, cannons, anchors and a fish-shaped sounding weight,… The Times of India · Jul 2
Dartmoor ponies declared ‘safe’ by Starmer ally after Natural England ‘blunder’ led to cull fears There were fears that a livestock counting method on the Devon hills would lead to a cull The Independent UK · Jun 18
Ashburton casts a spell as witches and writers gather for folklore festival Myth, ritual and community are drawing new energy and believers to Devon town on edge of Dartmoor The Guardian - UK · May 1
European wildcats could be seen again in England for first time in 100 years Two-year study finds area of woodland in Devon to be ideal habitat to support a controlled release of the creatures The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Where Is Heaven? review – absorbing ode to lovers of the off-grid life in rural Devon The lure of self-sufficiency is explored in this documentary, which follows the ebbs and flows of mostly solo characters who shun the ratrace The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025
Coves, caves and Agatha Christie – a car-free tour along the English Riviera in Devon Mystery, history, unbeatable views and delicious local produce await in this idyllic corner of south-west England, which can be explored by foot, ferry, steam train and bus The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
London leaver: 'we swapped a Battersea townhouse for 25 acres near the Devon coast' From a few rodent pets to a smallholding on Exmoor, this family made more than a change of address when they swapped Battersea for Devon Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2025
Country diary: Back to meet an old friend – my first thatch Dartington, Devon: It’s been 13 years since I was last on the roof of this 14th century longhouse, and neither of us are as we were The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
South West Water faces court threat over sewage spill at Exmouth Beach in Devon South West Water taken to court for spilling sewage at Exmouth beach The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
Beach cleans aren’t just good for the sea – they can boost your mental health and encourage better behaviour I love exploring the shoreline. I wander along my local Devon beach at least once a week, and my curiosity is naturally pulled to the high water line. I enjoy discovering pretty shells but also the rubbish that the sea has washed in. The colours, shapes and sizes of this… The Conversation · Jul 19, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024 ‘A world in itself’: how I fell for the peculiar magic of Lundy Most people visit on a day trip, but stay longer to fully immerse yourself in the wild solitude of this rugged isle off the Devon coast
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024 Long summer days in Denmark remind me of Devon Visiting the summerhouse with all its abundance takes me back to my childhood roots by the West Country coast
The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024 Man sentenced for dumping bodies of giant tortoises in Devon woodland Gary Priddle from Exeter given community order after 10 animals died when heating failed over Christmas
The Independent UK · May 19, 2024 Devon water crisis – live: MP brands South West Water ‘contemptible and incompetent’ as parasite infections rise Cases of waterborne disease in Devon likely to increase for ‘up to two weeks’, public health boss warns
Birmingham Post · Jan 23, 2023 Masterplan underway to secure future of historic Devon building after heritage funding bid Torbay Council has instructed a team of consultants to draw up a scheme to safeguard the future of neglected Oldway Mansion in Paignton
Manchester Evening News · Aug 27, 2022 Tourists slam 'too much sand' and 'not enough sea' in TripAdvisor reviews of beaches Here are some of the odd, unfair and downright hilarious comments left about the county's seaside hotspots
Liverpool Echo · Aug 9, 2022 Lost bakery provided treats that were a 'staple of our childhood' ECHO readers have been sharing their fond memories
Wales Online · Apr 30, 2022 Skulls and bones unearthed in Devon caves belonged to some of Britain’s earliest humans Listed as a scheduled monument by English Heritage in 1999, the exact position of the caves remain a highly guarded secret
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2022 Country diary: Return of the butterscotch humbugs Prawle Point, Devon: In front of me is a small, delightful flock of cirl buntings. This is what a conservation success story looks like
Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2022 Hilarious Tripadvisor reviews rank best Wetherspoons in tourist hotspot Using Tripadvisor reviews some of the very best pubs in one of Britain's most popular tourist hotspots, Devon, have been ranked from leading the way to needing to improve
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2022 Winter gardens: cyclamen and snowdrops bring Mediterranean joy to deepest Devon An exposed field on a former dairy farm is now a late winter garden bursting with life – and the bees couldn’t be happier