Will Goddard

United Kingdom

Reporter at Crediton Country Courier

Articles

Fun for all the family at Witheridge farm’s open day

2 days ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Will Goddard

West Middlewick Farm (Google)A FARM that sells raw cows’ milk will open its gates to the public on Sunday, June 8. The open day at West Middlewick Farm, which is located between Nomansland and Witheridge on the B3137, will last from 10am to 3pm.
Police raid North Tawton property for drugs

2 days ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Will Goddard

The operation took place on Thursday, June 5 (Devon and Cornwall Police)POLICE have executed a drugs warrant at a property in North Tawton. Officers said the operation on Thursday, June 5 came as part of “continued efforts” to tackle illegal drug activity and “protect our communities”. “Investigations continue into the property,” a Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said. “We remain committed to acting on information from the public.
Man airlifted to hospital after two-vehicle Tiverton crash

4 days ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Will Goddard

The road was closed for around five hours (Tindle)A MAN was airlifted to hospital after a crash near Tiverton on Monday, June 2. Also in the newsPolice were called to the scene on an unclassified road outside St Thomas Church, Chevithorne at around 1.30pm. A black Volkswagen Golf and a red Peugeot Partner van were involved in the collision. The driver of the Volkswagen, a local man in his 40s, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital by helicopter.
New Bishop of Crediton announced

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Will Goddard

New Bishop of Crediton Moira Astin with Bishop of Exeter Mike Harrison, right, and Bishop of Plymouth James Grier in Appledore for the announcement (Joe Bulmer, Tindle Newspapers)THE identity of the new Bishop of Crediton has been revealed. The Venerable Moira Astin, who is currently the Archdeacon of Reigate in Southwark Diocese, succeeds the Rt Rev Jackie Searle, who retired in January after more than six years in the role. Moira’s appointment was announced in Appledore on Tuesday, June 3.
Elderly woman dies after Cowick Lane collision

5 days ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Will Goddard

Police are appealing for witnesses (Devon and Cornwall Police)A WOMAN in her 80s has died in hospital following a crash in Exeter. Also in the newsPolice were called to the scene on Cowick Lane just before 1pm on Thursday, May 29. A Toyota Yaris, a Vauxhall Movano van and two parked and unattended cars were involved in the collision. A female passenger in the Yaris, who was in her 80s and from Exeter, was taken to hospital where she has since died.
Candidates for vacant Crediton council seats announced

5 days ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Will Goddard

Mid Devon District Council and Crediton Town Council's offices (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)THE names of candidates standing for election to fill empty seats on Mid Devon District Council and Crediton Town Council following the death of Frank Letch MBE have been announced. The trio vying to represent the Crediton Lawrence ward at the district council are Terence Joseph Edwards for the Labour Party, Andy Hankins for Reform UK, and Tim Stanford for the Liberal Democrats.
Dog-friendly retailer scheme coming to Crediton

5 days ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Will Goddard

Crediton Town Council offices (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)CREDITON Town Council is setting up a scheme that will allow people to easily find out which shops in the town allow dogs inside. Also in the newsBusinesses can sign up to the scheme to confirm that dogs are welcome on their premises and in doing so will be added to a public list. A handful of traders have been added to the list already and the council wants to publish it soon.
Ecumenical ‘Picnic in the Park’ held in Crediton

6 days ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Will Goddard

Picnic-goers sitting in the sun (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)DOZENS of people went along to Christians Together in Crediton’s “Picnic in the Park” event on Sunday, June 1. Rev Matthew Tregenza, left, was at the picnic (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)They brought picnic blankets and food to Newcombes Meadow after their morning church services.
Half-term alpaca fun at Woolley Animals

1 week ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Will Goddard

All smiles before setting out. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)CHILDREN and adults enjoyed walking alpacas at a farm near Winkleigh during half term. Waiting to be walked. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)Participants were matched with alpacas. (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)They led the animals, which are members of the camel family, around fields and through woodland at Woolley Animals Alpaca Walking and Farm Park. Also in the newsThis youngster was celebrating his birthday.
Crediton Navy veteran’s second book out now

1 week ago | creditoncourier.co.uk | Will Goddard

Royal Navy veteran Phil Carroll with his newly published second memoir (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)A CREDITON Royal Navy veteran has self-published his second memoir. Phil Carroll’s first volume, Under a Big Blue Star: Exotic Voyages of a Deck Cadet, was released in 2023 and focuses on his four years’ service with the Merchant Navy in the early 1980s.