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Police ‘open minded’ about motive for Ann Widdecombe murder after suspect, 28, arrested

Police issue update as The Telegraph reports on a man seen putting a ‘wooden stick’ in a car outside address linked to the suspect before driving off on the morning Ann Widdecombe was believed to have been attacked

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How Did Ann Widdecombe Die? Ex-Tory Minister Suffered 'Catastrophic' Blunt-Force Head Trauma in Her Kitchen

Police have launched a murder investigation after former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found in a pool of blood with 'catastrophic' head injuries in her Dartmoor home.

International Business Times UK

Police believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked 24 hours before body found

The ex-Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday.

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‘This is a sad day’: Strictly’s Anton du Beke ‘devastated’ by death of former partner Ann Widdecombe

Former Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor after sustaining serious injuries

The Independent UK

Inside Ann Widdecombe’s quiet Dartmoor life – a world away from Westminster politics and celebrity culture

IN FOCUS: Ann Widdecombe moved to Haytor Vale to get away from it all, setting herself up ‘for the rest of my days’. But as an outspoken celebrity politician, she was somewhat of an anomaly in village life, as Jacqui Merrington found out

The Independent UK

Man in custody after arrest on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe

The ex-Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries.

Evening Standard

What happened to Ann Widdecombe? Inquest to open amid murder probe

Police continue to question 28-year-old man after Miss Widdecombe was found dead at Dartmoor home after sustaining ‘serious’ injuries

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Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Man, 28, arrested by police

The former Tory minister, who defected to Reform UK, was found dead at her home in Dartmoor, Devon on Thursday

Evening Standard

Girl rescued with Fairy liquid after getting leg stuck in rock for hours on Dartmoor

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The Independent UK

Washing up liquid saves schoolgirl trapped on Dartmoor rocks

The 11-year-old’s leg was ‘pretty firmly wedged’ after she slipped scrambling over the rocks

The Independent UK

Prince William Exposes His Vast £21.6M Income, £7.7M Tax Bill, and Forgoes £1.5M Prison Cash

Prince William redirects £1.5 million annual rent from Dartmoor Prison to support Princetown's community, following the prison's closure due to radon levels, as part of a Duchy of Cornwall overhaul.

International Business Times UK

Note 2200 Embargo: William nets income of xxx as he shares tax bill for first time

(Embargoed to 2200 Thursday June 25)Note embargo – check thisThe Prince of Wales received a private income of £xx million from his Duchy of Cornwall estate – a rise/fall of xxxxx, as he revealed his tax bill for the first time.As heir to the throne, William, the 25th Duke of…

Evening Standard

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

A moment that changed me: I saw a big cat on Dartmoor – and no one believed me

Larger than any dog, let alone a house cat, the beast swaggered through the Dartmoor mist. My schoolfriends and I were entranced – until the adults who had slept through everything told us we were lying

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Scrambling, walking and swimming in splendid isolation: 75 years of the UK’s national parks

Our writer first hiked in the Lake District, Eryri and Dartmoor in the 1970s. Their beauty remains unrivalled, but they are more popular than ever. So, here’s how to avoid the crowds

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A woodpecker with a difference – it’s not pecking at wood

West Dartmoor, Devon: It’s quite normal for greater spotteds to start staking out territories in January, less so on a plastic box near my bedroom window

The Independent UK

I hiked south Devon’s peaceful new walking trail – with the people who created it

The new circular trail spans 100 miles, taking in the River Dart, Dartmoor, the coastline, five estuaries and plenty of woodlands and country lanes. Emma Henderson heads to south Devon to stomp the first section

Cycling Weekly

Cycling through Britain’s wild places: How riders can help save rare species

Britain’s biodiversity is under pressure – but cycling gives us rare access to their beauty and fragility. Here's how you can get up close and personal, from the saddle, with what's at stake

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As pine martens are reintroduced to south-west England, a new study shows why local people need to be involved

Fifteen pine martens were relocated from Scotland to Dartmoor, Devon, late last year in the first phase of a reintroduction to south-west England. This autumn, more of these domestic cat-sized mammals will be released into Exmoor as part of a long-term recovery strategy to restore pine marten populations.

The Independent UK

Pine marten kits spotted in national park for first time in 100 years

It is a ‘historic moment’ for conservation efforts

Advnture

Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 tent review: A supremely liveable solo shelter

Lightweight, spacious and packed with clever features – this is a one-person tent you’ll actually enjoy spending time in

The Guardian - UK

Like the Ritz for wildlife: the joy of recreating Britain’s ancient hedges

Up and down the country, volunteers are coming together to plant more of these nature-rich reserves

Advnture

The future of wild camping in England and Wales hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court as decision looms

Dartmoor is the last place in England and Wales where people can sleep under the stars without seeking permission or paying for the privilege – campaigners face their final battle today

The Guardian - UK

How I found my Dartmoor moment with the gift of wild camping

The freedom to wild camp can make hiking among the majestic tors and ancient forests even more rewarding, but this right is at risk

Advnture

“There was blood everywhere!” Dartmoor hiker’s foot left hanging off after terrifying slip

“The bone was exposed… I could feel the breeze on my leg!” says man who was just trying to get a better view

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