Daily Express :: Dartmoor Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 22:10:17 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[I visited a traditional UK village with 'thriving' independent shops and pretty walks]]>

I recently visited an overlooked gem of a place with thriving independent shops, stunning countryside and fantastic nature walks on the edge of Dartmoor.

]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:10:00 +0100UKVillages, Devon, Dartmoor, Shopping, Yelverton Roundabout, Yelverton, Independent Shops, Countryside Walks, Community Spirit<![CDATA[The tiny UK town getting a crucial new £15m railway station]]>

The interchange, part of a wider project, is set to be operational by the summer.

]]>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0000UKDevon, Dartmoor, Railway, Trains, Okehampton Interchange, Dartmoor Line, Devon railway station, sustainable travel<![CDATA[Dogs 'could be shot' at popular beauty spot in pretty tourist location ]]>

The picturesque wild moorland is popular with dog walkers, but owners are warned of possible consequences as a new bill strengthens farmers' rights.

]]>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:31:00 +0000LifeDogs, Dartmoor, Farming, Birds, Nature, Dartmoor National Park, livestock worrying, Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025, Defra legislation.<![CDATA[I visited pretty UK market town surrounded by countryside but locals say 'it's changed']]>

Brimming with independent shops and historical interest, this charming market town is well worth a visit - and there's hardly any chain stores.

]]>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:12:00 +0000UKTowns, Devon, Dartmoor, Okehampton, market town, Market Town, Roadworks, independent shops, thriving town , thriving town<![CDATA[I visited hidden UK village frozen in time with a wonderful pub]]>

The tiny village is a charming escape from the city, and it's home to a much-loved pub, as well as another amazing feature.

]]>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:05:00 +0000UKDevon, Dartmoor, Village, Hidden, Meavy, Royal Oak pub, ancient oak tree, pub food, villages, Dartmoor National Park , Dartmoor National Park<![CDATA[UK wasting £4m a year on 'unusable prison' with no inmates]]>

A 'catastrophic failure' which led to a lease being signed on a prison with cannot be used because of high levels of 'radioactive gas' is condemned

]]>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:55:00 +0000PoliticsTaxes, Gas, Dartmoor, Crime, Labour Party, HMP Dartmoor, radioactive gas, taxpayer waste, prison capacity crisis<![CDATA[Police probe as trees planted by Prince William 'deliberately poisoned']]>

Prince William had only launched the project a couple of months ago.

]]>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:13:00 +0000RoyalPrince William, Dartmoor, reforestation, herbicide poisoning, prince william news, prince william news latest, royal family news , royal family news<![CDATA[Cosy ‘proper’ pub where royalty like to get a pint beside an open fire ]]>

The historic pub, set in a unique rural spot, ensures a warm welcome in an isolated setting - and it's owned by the Duchy of Cornwall.

]]>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:50:00 +0000UKPrince William, Cornwall, Dartmoor, Princetown, cosy pub, Warren House Inn, Dartmoor National Park, Duchy of Cornwall<![CDATA[Wonderful little UK village where locals fear being 'abandoned by tourists']]>

A remote British village with an eerie past is a magical place to visit, but recent challenges are leaving the local economy of this beautiful place at risk.

]]>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:52:00 +0100UKDartmoor, Devon, Princetown, moorland, Dartmoor Prison, Radon Gas, National Park Visitor Centre Closure<![CDATA[The tiny UK village so plagued by potholes Harry Potter film crew are helping repair them]]>

Locals have been left questioning why it took the arrival of a film crew to finally sort the pothole issue.

]]>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:47:00 +0100UKPotholes, Devon, Dartmoor, Harry Potter, Lustleigh, Harry Potter TV series, Devon County Council