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6 days ago | 
sidmouthherald.co.uk | Richard Torne
Hilary Caldwell, the owner of the Royal Glen Hotel in Sidmouth and Sidmouth business-owner Nigel Stoud (Image: Richard Torne) Last month’s rise in both the minimum wage and employer National Insurance contributions (NIC) is having a negative impact on tourist-related businesses in Sidmouth, according to hostelry owners and workers, writes Richard Torne.
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1 week ago | 
sidmouthherald.co.uk | Richard Torne
Residents and visitors to Sidmouth gave their thoughts on VE Day (Image: Richard Torne) On Thursday (May 8) the country will come together to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe. The 80th anniversary VE Day celebrations are particularly poignant this year as they mark eight decades since the end of the conflict, which resulted in the deaths of up to 20 million civilians and combatants in Europe alone.
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2 months ago | 
middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Richard Torne
Beaver kits in the River Otter (Devon Wildlife Trust)Wild beavers are to be officially reintroduced into England after a centuries-long absence. The government made the announcement last week, paving the way for the rodent to make a proper comeback throughout the country’s waterways, including in Devon.
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2 months ago | 
totnes-today.co.uk | Richard Torne
CEO Susan Davy said she recognised how “devastating” the crypto incident had been for the community (Parliament TV)South West Water’s (SWW) CEO Susan Davy has come under fire over her performance during yesterday’s cross-party Parliamentary session, in which she defended her pay rise and the company’s actions during last summer’s cryptosporidium outbreak.
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2 months ago | 
totnes-today.co.uk | Richard Torne
CEO Susan Davy apologised to the people of Devon who “felt poorly” during last summer’s cryptosporidium outbreak (UK Parliament)South West Water (SWW) CEO Susan Davy has apologised to the people of Devon who “felt poorly” during last summer’s cryptosporidium outbreak. Ms Davy, who is also the chief executive of SWW’s parent company, Pennon, made the comment while giving evidence on Tuesday (February 25) to a Parliamentary committee.
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2 months ago | 
totnes-today.co.uk | Richard Torne
Two key figures linked to Dartmouth’s popular Flavel Arts Centre have spoken about the challenges of getting it built 20 years ago. The multi-purpose centre, which hosts film, music and comedy events, was officially opened by the Duchess of Gloucester on February 26, 2005. To mark the Flavel’s 20th ‘birthday’ celebrations there will be a series of events planned throughout the year, the first of which will be hosted by the centre’s patron and former TV news presenter, John Suchet OBE.
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2 months ago | 
totnes-today.co.uk | Richard Torne
The plant in Kilbury was identified as the source of much of the pollution on the river (Geograph)A formal investigation on poor bathing water quality at Steamer Quay is being launched in April by the Environment Agency (EA) following tests showing that it is one of the most polluted areas on the River Dart.
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2 months ago | 
totnes-today.co.uk | Richard Torne
Director Caroline Corrie (right) gave a Q&A session at the film's premiere in Totnes last year (Richard Torné)A South Hams-based filmmaker is hoping to promote her first debut film at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in May following a wave of support and positive feedback from local audiences.
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2 months ago | 
tavistock-today.co.uk | Richard Torne
Richard Blight with his pet cocker spaniel, Bailey (Richard Blight)A MAN whose dog was attacked by a wild boar while walking on Dartmoor has described his experience, saying the animal knocked his pet “clean off his feet”. The attack happened last week on a popular walk along Dr Blackall’s Drive, near Poundsgate. Richard Blight, who has been taking daily strolls on Dartmoor for years, was out walking with his seven-year-old cocker spaniel Bailey at the time.
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2 months ago | 
totnes-today.co.uk | Richard Torne
South West Water has pledged to reduce spills to fewer than 10 a year (Submitted)South West Water (SWW) has said it is investing more than £700 million to reduce storm overflows as part of a £3.2 billion plan over the next five years. The company’s ‘Turning the Tide’ initiative aims to meet the government’s target of fewer than 10 spills per year.
