Laura White, The Moorlander Journalist Profile

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Chagstock founder releases book of memoirs

3 days ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Laura White

In 2012, with a newborn baby strapped to my chest, I stood in a field and gave advice and directions to people attending Chagstock festival. This was my first experience of the small music festival held just five miles from home, where my friend Simon Ford was king and the majority of the people working there came from our little Dartmoor town of Chagford. Chagstock started before my time, but stories say it began as Simon hosting a party in his field for his friends.
DCI Laura White details work to safeguard communities in the Borders

4 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Laura White

Prevention and early intervention to protect vulnerable people from harm is at the root of what we aim to achieve and as part of our Violence Against Women and Girls strategy, we are working alongside colleagues within Education to provide information on a range of issues to pupils at schools throughout the Division.
Devonshire Freemasons donate over £30,000 to local charities

4 days ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Laura White

Devon Carers – Supporting over 37,000 unpaid carers, received £1,500 for healthy living initiatives. Kingsbridge Kingfishers Swimming Club – Volunteer-run, helping young athletes reach competition level, granted £1,500. Holsworthy Church Bell Restoration Project – Preserving one of Devon's historic bell peals, awarded £1,500. Radio Plymouth – Providing DAB radio services to hospital patients for over 60 years, received £1,500.
Devon charity appeals for new carers as Shared Lives week celebrates community impact

5 days ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Laura White

A Devon-based charity is urging local residents to open their homes and hearts to people in need of care and support as part of a national campaign celebrating life-changing community support. Shared Lives South West, based in Kingsteignton, has launched a call for more carers during Shared Lives Week (June 23–27), an annual event that highlights the positive difference carers make across the UK.
Devon and Cornwall PCC scrutinises custody services and policing strategy

5 days ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Laura White

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Alison Hernandez has reaffirmed her commitment to transparency and accountability in local policing through the latest meeting of her monthly Commissioner’s Accountability Board. The board aims to hold Devon and Cornwall Police to account on behalf of the public, with a particular focus this month on custody provision and compliance with national policing priorities.
Plymouth MPs welcome rollout of cutting-edge radiotherapy machines set to speed up cancer treatment

5 days ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Laura White

Plymouth residents will be among thousands of cancer patients across the UK set to benefit from the government’s £70 million investment in cutting-edge radiotherapy machines, an initiative designed to cut waiting times and deliver faster, more effective cancer treatment. The new equipment, part of Labour’s Plan for Change, will allow hospitals to replace outdated machines that have caused delays in treatment due to frequent breakdowns.
Winning streak for Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank

5 days ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Laura White

Exminster-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care is celebrating a wave of recognition for its outstanding contributions to community health and wellbeing across Devon, marking 2025 as a landmark year of achievement. The organisation, which has been delivering vital support services for over three decades, has been named Community Champion at the Devon Chamber Business Awards 2025, a major accolade recognising the charity’s transformative work across the region.
South West farms gear up to welcome visitors for Open Farm Sunday on June 8th

5 days ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Laura White

Farms across the South West are preparing to throw open their gates to the public this weekend as part of Open Farm Sunday, a nationwide celebration of British agriculture taking place on Sunday, 8th June. Managed by Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF), Open Farm Sunday has become the UK’s premier farming open day since its inception in 2006.
Police urge drivers to heed 'fatal five' warning after spike in serious road collisions across Devon and Cornwall

5 days ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Laura White

Devon and Cornwall Police are urging motorists to take greater care on the region’s roads following a string of tragic road traffic collisions, many involving young people. The recent rise in fatal and serious crashes has prompted an emotional appeal from the force’s Roads Policing Team to avoid the so-called “Fatal Five” behaviours — the five most common causes of serious injuries and deaths on the road.
Christow Show celebrates 100 years with centenary celebrations

5 days ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Laura White

One of Devon’s most cherished rural traditions is marking a major milestone this summer as the Christow Horticultural and Agricultural Society Show celebrates its 100th anniversary. First held in 1925, the event has grown into a much-loved community day, combining classic countryside fun with a generous commitment to local causes.