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Exmoor

Exmoor is loosely defined as an area of hilly open moorland in west Somerset and north Devon. It is named after the River Exe

Mystery of The Devil's Footprints that appeared in snow 170 years ago in Devon 'solved'
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The Devil's Footprints was a phenomenon that occurred in February 1855 around the Exe Estuary in Devon
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Exmoor’s £300,000 battle against ash dieback is a fight for survival
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Exmoor National Park is investing £300,000 to combat the devastating ash dieback disease, in a crucial effort to protect our native ash trees and preserve the park’s natural beauty
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Exmoor National Park could sell land to fund major repairs
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The organisation hopes to raise more than £500,000 from new land deals
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Secret spot in South West countryside has magical pull
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Nettlecombe’s artistic soul has been celebrated in a new exhibition celebrating life in the gorgeous parish
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Shocking day mum and son died in South West rail tragedy
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The tragic incident left an indelible mark on the community
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Ofsted says pretty Exmoor school has leadership flaws and curriculum gaps
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Disruptive behaviour was also noted
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Ordinary-looking Devon home is full of extraordinary surprises
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Just wait until you see the gardens, pool and summerhouse
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Exciting chance for anglers to hook fishing rights just over the Devon border
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The rights offer salmon and wild brown trout fishing
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Volunteer for the National Trust in Exmoor and be part of something big
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Drop by the Hunter’s Inn on Saturday, 24 February, and discover the opportunities waiting for you
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Rescuers searching for missing person on Devon border diverted to second emergency
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Emergency services were called to the Blackdown Hills to search for a missing person when another call was received about an injured horse rider
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Farmers say ‘we are befuddled by Brexit and ELM’
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Exmoor farmer and writer Victoria Eveleigh shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities facing South West farmers in the wake of Brexit and the new environmental land management scheme
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Exmoor Pony Society’s Autumn Show shines with technology and talent
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The Exmoor Pony Society used an online system to showcase the best of the breed in their new annual Autumn Show
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Iconic historic Exmoor signposts get new lease of life
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They were damaged by time and vandalism
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Exmoor’s appeal for a new crossing over the River Barle gets a boost from a raffle and a mountaineer
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Prizes from local gins to short breaks, a donation from the oldest British person to summit Everest and many more contributions are helping to fund a new bridge that will benefit walkers and wildlife
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Exmoor National Park survey reveals public’s passion for nature
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A new survey by Exmoor National Park Authority shows that people value the natural beauty and wildlife of Exmoor and want to see more action to protect and restore it
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Young Rangers tackle plastic pollution on Exmoor beach
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The Exmoor National Park Young Rangers braved the rain and wind to collect a large amount of ocean debris from Glenthorne Beach, as part of their mission to make Exmoor plastic free
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Exmoor National Park joins global race to zero carbon emissions
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Exmoor National Park is leading the way in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and restoring nature, as part of the UN-backed Race to Zero initiative
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Exmoor pony group pays tribute to its founder
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Nick Westcott died earlier this year following a long battle with pancreatic cancer
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Wimbleball Lake welcomes stargazers to its new dark sky discovery hub
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If you love astronomy, you’ll love the new Dark Sky Discovery Hub at Wimbleball Lake, where you can enjoy stunning views of the stars, planets and constellations from a specially designed structure overlooking the lake
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Gorgeous coastal hamlet near Devon sits at the edge of the world
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Bossington is a picture postcard hamlet that has a wealth of natural beauty on its doorstep
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Devon landowners are restoring biodiversity and fighting climate change
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A group of landowners in the Taw Valley and Little Dart catchments are transforming their land into a rich habitat for wildlife and a carbon sink, with the help of Defra funding and the North Devon Biosphere Foundation
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See the stars, planets and galaxies at the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival
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If you’re looking for a cosmic adventure, head to the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival from 13-29 October and discover the beauty of the dark sky in Europe’s first Dark Sky Reserve
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Family donates £25,000 to Exmoor for a new woodland named after their parents
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The Richards family have given a generous gift to Exmoor National Park Authority to help create a new woodland near Simonsbath, as a way of celebrating the lives of their parents who were devoted teachers and Exmoor enthusiasts
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Fury over no refund policy after popular annual Devon open water swim event is cancelled
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Exmoor Open Water Swim was due to take place today, September 24, but has been cancelled due to the weather forecast
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