The mature tree - which was situated on the edge of a new business development- was supposed to be protected.

Devastated residents 'in tears' over felling of mature sycamore tree

So far nearly two thousand items have been saved by the team.

'There's never a dull moment'- volunteers open new Repair Cafe workshop

Ashburton Swimming Pool needs major repairs if it is to reopen for next year's summer season. 

Swimming pool in danger of closing due to 'significant structural issues'

Lohman Brown chickens at Packsfield Farm, Fakenham, Norfolk. Tuesday February 21, 2006. EU countries will debate growing demands for immediate "preventive vaccination" against bird flu today, as the British government insisted that contingency plans were robust if the virus arrived in the UK. See PA Story HEALTH BirdFlu. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Photo credit should read: Chris Radburn/PA. 21-Feb-2006

A new outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in Devon, according to officials.

More bird flu cases confirmed in Devon

Officers have urged the “budding gardener” responsible for growing the plants to get in touch.

Police discover cannabis plant pot ‘harvest’ in Devon woods

An Ashburton woman, whose holiday let was empty because of lockdown, gave away a free break to an NHS worker. Her idea has gone national.

Devon holiday let owner's 'Treat our NHS' giveaway goes national

A replica Scout Walker from the Star Wars films has appeared near the A38. 

Star Wars statue appears not so far away next to the A38

A soldier survived being shot in the chest during the Battle of the Somme after he was saved by a spoon in his pocket.

Spoon saved soldier's life during Battle of the Somme

Ashburton in Devon has become the first town in the UK to move its entire library into the local post office. 

Is this the way to save our local libraries?

A whole street in Ashburton has been turned into a giant advent calendar

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