Prehistoric stone circle discovery on Dartmoor

Alan said: “Dartmoor has 18 stone circles so to add two more is quite significant. We’re hoping to get a lot more information from the dig to discover how they were built and how they developed over time.“The stone circles are something I’ve always been passionate about, I grew up by the edge of the moor where there's a whole settlement of circles, so from an early age I was fascinated by them and always wanted to find out more.”Alan continued: “The excavations have exceeded my expectations, and...

Investigation into alleged fox hunting near Okehampton dropped

STOPPING HOUNDS IN THEIR TRACKS Sabs are the last line of defence between the hunt and the fox. This short video, filmed by sabs at a recent Eggesford Hunt meet at Ellmead Farm (near Okehampton), shows exactly what that looks like. 🧵 (1/4) pic.twitter.com/KQw9AXKkBz— Devon County Hunt Sabs (@devoncountysabs) November 4, 2024 A spokesperson for Devon County Hunt Saboteurs said: “There is no doubt that this was an illegal fox hunt. The video in question shows an incident from October 12 2024, wher...

Dartmoor hiker calls for change

A Dartmoor hiker has had enough of others littering the moors, so is advocating for more signs and education for visitors.In a video posted on Facebook by Adam Bazeley, the activist calls out a group of men for leaving their rubbish left behind at at the beauty sport of Cadover Bridge.Adam Bazeley, a shop fitter and designer, said: “I go to the moors every week and see more and more people littering and fly-tipping. I genuinely think they don’t care about the landscape and wildlife.“I’ve seen po...

Men’s mental health charity starting new group in Okehampton

Steve Doyle, 38, from Plymouth became involved with Andy’s Man Club after attending a session in 2022 to open up and talk about his own mental health struggles.  Now as the area lead for the South West of England, Mr Doyle is a part of the movement to help men through conversation. He said: “Countless men have come along and found that just having the space to talk to other men who have been through similar situations made them feel less alone and see that it's possible to get better.“Groups lik...

All the queer music coming out in September 2024

From electronic to bedroom indie, September is going to be full of new LGBTQIA tunes and albums that will soon be blasting through our headphones. 


Here’s a sneak peak of some of the queer releases that we’re excited for this month.


6 September 


After a two year hiatus, the ethereal Norweigan-American musician Okay Kaya, is due to release her fourth album on 6 September. The pop artist frequently writes dream-like compositions with unforgettable imagery and Oh My God – That’s So Me will...

Love Island star Amber Gill steals sapphic hearts after putting a twist on her Taylor Swift t-shirt

The 2019 Love Island winner was showered with support after wearing a sapphic-inspired t-shirt to a London Taylor Swift concert.


As Swifties will know, the shirt, which read “But Daddy I Love Her”, was inspired by the song But Daddy I Love Him from Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department.


The One Summer In Miami author took to Instagram to caption her post with: “So grateful for all the experiences my SpaceNK family have brought me this year, I love them so much.”


“I’m do...

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo discuss their new friendship and falling “completely in love with each other”

As Wicked fans count down the days until the new film hits cinema screens, a new teaser trailer has just dropped with the star-studded cast discussing the central themes of the film.


Within the clip called The Powerful Bond Of Friendship, the cast which includes Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey, discusses how friendship is the central theme of the musical film adaptation.


Grande, who plays Glinda the Good Witch in the film, said: “These two very different women just fall co...

Alex Consani makes history as the first trans woman to be nominated for Model Of The Year

Fashion and TikTok icon Alex Consani may soon have an award under her belt for “dominating the industry”. The British Fashion Council (BFC) announced on 20 August the nominations for the 2024 Fashion Awards and Consani achieved a nod for Model Of The Year, making her the first trans woman nominated in the category.


The BFC wrote that the Model Of The Year category “recognizes the global impact of a model who, over the last 12 months, has dominated the industry, with an influence that transcen...

Hunter Schafer: 5 facts to know

You may know Hunter Schafer from her impressive acting credits such as The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes or Euphoria, but did you know that this beloved star made headlines even before she became an actor?


Brush up on your facts about Hunter before her newest film Cuckoo hits UK cinemas on 23 August.


The 25-year-old actor studied visual art at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and contributed drawings and paintings to Rookie Mag from 2015 to 2018. She often uses watercol...

Chappell Roan responds to fans after being “harassed, abused and stalked” in public

The Missouri-born musician Chappell Roan has urged fans to stop “harassing” and “stalking” her in public, explaining that she doesn’t care if others think that her boundaries are “selfish”.


In a TikTok posted on 19 August, the singer-songwriter asked her fans: “If you saw a random woman on the street. Would you yell at her from the car window? Would you harass her in public? Would you go up to a random lady and say, ‘Can I get a photo with you?’ And [when] she’s like, ‘No, what the f**k?’ and...

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