Yet in Italy, San Remo, in the north west corner of the country, gets a diverted railway line and a brand new underground railway station. The Okehampton route would be welcome but is simultaneously unambitious and overpriced.
February 13, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Yet in Italy, San Remo, in the north west corner of the country, gets a diverted railway line and a brand new underground railway station. The Okehampton route would be welcome but is simultaneously unambitious and overpriced.
Several studies have shown that a diversionary route, especially the former North Devon line through Okehampton and Tavistock would cost over £1bn.
Little chance of that when most of the money will go to yet more London schemes
Little chance of that when most of the money will go to yet more London schemes
February 13, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Several studies have shown that a diversionary route, especially the former North Devon line through Okehampton and Tavistock would cost over £1bn.
Little chance of that when most of the money will go to yet more London schemes
Little chance of that when most of the money will go to yet more London schemes
Cost Cutters says "Cutting cost, not quality" yet is the *only place* that sells a basic big coke bottle for 3.45 where we live (Okehampton).
Ten slices of extremely short shelf-life meat for sandwiches and wraps for 5 quid or more if no 2 for 5 deal going on in WR at the moment
Life is unaffordable
Ten slices of extremely short shelf-life meat for sandwiches and wraps for 5 quid or more if no 2 for 5 deal going on in WR at the moment
Life is unaffordable
February 10, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Cost Cutters says "Cutting cost, not quality" yet is the *only place* that sells a basic big coke bottle for 3.45 where we live (Okehampton).
Ten slices of extremely short shelf-life meat for sandwiches and wraps for 5 quid or more if no 2 for 5 deal going on in WR at the moment
Life is unaffordable
Ten slices of extremely short shelf-life meat for sandwiches and wraps for 5 quid or more if no 2 for 5 deal going on in WR at the moment
Life is unaffordable
February 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Flowers blooming in my little flower patch in wet and cold weather in Okehampton, Devon, England
February 7, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Flowers blooming in my little flower patch in wet and cold weather in Okehampton, Devon, England
If they'd said "a gateway" I'd probably agree.
Because multiple towns claim "gateway to Dartmoor", and I think it's ok for such a big space to have multiple entry points.
Otherwise they can jog on, because surely Ivybridge and Okehampton have better claims than Bovey?
Because multiple towns claim "gateway to Dartmoor", and I think it's ok for such a big space to have multiple entry points.
Otherwise they can jog on, because surely Ivybridge and Okehampton have better claims than Bovey?
February 7, 2026 at 11:15 AM
If they'd said "a gateway" I'd probably agree.
Because multiple towns claim "gateway to Dartmoor", and I think it's ok for such a big space to have multiple entry points.
Otherwise they can jog on, because surely Ivybridge and Okehampton have better claims than Bovey?
Because multiple towns claim "gateway to Dartmoor", and I think it's ok for such a big space to have multiple entry points.
Otherwise they can jog on, because surely Ivybridge and Okehampton have better claims than Bovey?
📆 Please note: Unfortunately, the session in Okehampton on Monday 9th February is no longer running
📆 Feb 9th - Wellbeing in Action - Newton Abbot - 12-3pm
📆 Feb 9th - Ockment Centre - Okehampton - 2-6pm
📆 Feb 11th - Totnes United Reform Church - Totnes - 1-4.30pm
📆 Feb 13th - Intercom Exeter - Exeter - 12-4pm
📆 Feb 9th - Ockment Centre - Okehampton - 2-6pm
📆 Feb 11th - Totnes United Reform Church - Totnes - 1-4.30pm
📆 Feb 13th - Intercom Exeter - Exeter - 12-4pm
February 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
📆 Please note: Unfortunately, the session in Okehampton on Monday 9th February is no longer running
📆 Feb 9th - Wellbeing in Action - Newton Abbot - 12-3pm
📆 Feb 9th - Ockment Centre - Okehampton - 2-6pm
📆 Feb 11th - Totnes United Reform Church - Totnes - 1-4.30pm
📆 Feb 13th - Intercom Exeter - Exeter - 12-4pm
📆 Feb 9th - Ockment Centre - Okehampton - 2-6pm
📆 Feb 11th - Totnes United Reform Church - Totnes - 1-4.30pm
📆 Feb 13th - Intercom Exeter - Exeter - 12-4pm
February 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM
📆 Feb 9th - Wellbeing in Action - Newton Abbot - 12-3pm
📆 Feb 9th - Ockment Centre - Okehampton - 2-6pm
📆 Feb 11th - Totnes United Reform Church - Totnes - 1-4.30pm
📆 Feb 13th - Intercom Exeter - Exeter - 12-4pm
📆 Feb 9th - Ockment Centre - Okehampton - 2-6pm
📆 Feb 11th - Totnes United Reform Church - Totnes - 1-4.30pm
📆 Feb 13th - Intercom Exeter - Exeter - 12-4pm
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/devo... Barnstaple, Okehampton Looe
Devon and Cornwall railway lines closed 'until further notice'
Three railway lines will remain closed until further notice to allow engineers to complete safety inspections. Engineers have completed repair work on the Barnstaple and Okehampton lines, but speciali...
www.railadvent.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/devo... Barnstaple, Okehampton Looe
2/3 The heavy rain also washed out the line between Exeter & Crediton, cutting off the train line to Okehampton.
Initially there was an announcement that there'd be no rail replacement buses to Okehampton. Oh, & because the road through town is shut the regular buses are diverted from most of town.
Initially there was an announcement that there'd be no rail replacement buses to Okehampton. Oh, & because the road through town is shut the regular buses are diverted from most of town.
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM
2/3 The heavy rain also washed out the line between Exeter & Crediton, cutting off the train line to Okehampton.
Initially there was an announcement that there'd be no rail replacement buses to Okehampton. Oh, & because the road through town is shut the regular buses are diverted from most of town.
Initially there was an announcement that there'd be no rail replacement buses to Okehampton. Oh, & because the road through town is shut the regular buses are diverted from most of town.
Having struggled with transport to get west of Exeter this week, I need to say something to everyone who has in the last week or so responded to the crumbling seawall at Dawlish with "they need to reopen the train line from Okehampton to Tavistock!"
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February 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Having struggled with transport to get west of Exeter this week, I need to say something to everyone who has in the last week or so responded to the crumbling seawall at Dawlish with "they need to reopen the train line from Okehampton to Tavistock!"
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Just watching BBC spotlight reporting on disruption due to gas upgrade work in Okehampton area. If you look at the gas transmission company website- it's needed for "gases of the future"
Obviously urgent safety work needs doing but do we need to be heavily investing at this point.
@jamesgdyke.info
Obviously urgent safety work needs doing but do we need to be heavily investing at this point.
@jamesgdyke.info
February 4, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Just watching BBC spotlight reporting on disruption due to gas upgrade work in Okehampton area. If you look at the gas transmission company website- it's needed for "gases of the future"
Obviously urgent safety work needs doing but do we need to be heavily investing at this point.
@jamesgdyke.info
Obviously urgent safety work needs doing but do we need to be heavily investing at this point.
@jamesgdyke.info
Devon and Cornwall railway lines closed ‘until further notice’ https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/devon-and-cornwall-railway-lines-closed-until-further-notice.html #barnstaple #cornwall #devon #disruption #ExeterStDavids #liskeard #looe #NetworkRail #okehampton
Devon and Cornwall railway lines closed ‘until further notice’
Three railway lines will remain closed until further notice to allow engineers to complete safety inspections. Engineers have completed repair work on the Barnstaple and Okehampton lines, but specialist diving teams now need to inspect structures on the lines to make sure that water hasn’t caused any damage. However, the…
www.railadvent.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Devon and Cornwall railway lines closed ‘until further notice’ https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/devon-and-cornwall-railway-lines-closed-until-further-notice.html #barnstaple #cornwall #devon #disruption #ExeterStDavids #liskeard #looe #NetworkRail #okehampton
“Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) said engineers had been working on lines serving Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids to Okehampton and Liskeard to Looe after Storm Chandra damaged tracks.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
South West rail lines to stay closed 'until further notice'
Engineers are working on repairs to the lines following Storm Chandra.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 7:18 AM
“Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) said engineers had been working on lines serving Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids to Okehampton and Liskeard to Looe after Storm Chandra damaged tracks.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Up in the sky over Okehampton, Devon, England
February 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Up in the sky over Okehampton, Devon, England
New: #A30(E) #B3260near Okehampton (west) to #B3260near Okehampton (east) - Spillage - Delays Possible - One lane closed - Incident Details
February 2, 2026 at 5:51 PM
New: #A30(E) #B3260near Okehampton (west) to #B3260near Okehampton (east) - Spillage - Delays Possible - One lane closed - Incident Details
Well, it's National Library Lovers Month AND I Love to Read Month! And so here I am with Carol from Okehampton library. I well remember how the libraries at Coulsdon & Purley in the 60s opened new worlds to me. They still do! @LibrariesUnLtd @BoldwoodBooks #GoAllIn #BorrowBoldly
February 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Well, it's National Library Lovers Month AND I Love to Read Month! And so here I am with Carol from Okehampton library. I well remember how the libraries at Coulsdon & Purley in the 60s opened new worlds to me. They still do! @LibrariesUnLtd @BoldwoodBooks #GoAllIn #BorrowBoldly
The work is still ongoing following Storm Chandra, with ballast being washed away in numerous sections along the Barnstaple and Okehampton lines. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/repairs-progress-following-flooding-in-cornwall-and-devon.html #barnstaple #cornwall #devon
Repairs progress following flooding in Cornwall and Devon
Engineers in Cornwall and Devon have been hard at work repairing flood damage to lines.
www.railadvent.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 10:20 AM
The work is still ongoing following Storm Chandra, with ballast being washed away in numerous sections along the Barnstaple and Okehampton lines. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/repairs-progress-following-flooding-in-cornwall-and-devon.html #barnstaple #cornwall #devon
Even with all the previous, these dudes in Okehampton are a *lot* better than my previous, Bude surgery.
The lead asshole there got told I have severe suicidal urges and I need help.
He LITERALLY SHRUGGED, said "Yeah lots of that nowadays" and did *nothing*.
No meds. No referrals.
Nothing.
Zero.
The lead asshole there got told I have severe suicidal urges and I need help.
He LITERALLY SHRUGGED, said "Yeah lots of that nowadays" and did *nothing*.
No meds. No referrals.
Nothing.
Zero.
February 2, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Even with all the previous, these dudes in Okehampton are a *lot* better than my previous, Bude surgery.
The lead asshole there got told I have severe suicidal urges and I need help.
He LITERALLY SHRUGGED, said "Yeah lots of that nowadays" and did *nothing*.
No meds. No referrals.
Nothing.
Zero.
The lead asshole there got told I have severe suicidal urges and I need help.
He LITERALLY SHRUGGED, said "Yeah lots of that nowadays" and did *nothing*.
No meds. No referrals.
Nothing.
Zero.
In my example, our local surgery (Okehampton Medical Centre) refuses to allow people to even send online requests for appointments if you attempt it outside of their opening hours.
Literally *why* is it this way? If you spot something late Friday, oh well - wait till monday to be told to wait S'more
Literally *why* is it this way? If you spot something late Friday, oh well - wait till monday to be told to wait S'more
February 2, 2026 at 8:47 AM
In my example, our local surgery (Okehampton Medical Centre) refuses to allow people to even send online requests for appointments if you attempt it outside of their opening hours.
Literally *why* is it this way? If you spot something late Friday, oh well - wait till monday to be told to wait S'more
Literally *why* is it this way? If you spot something late Friday, oh well - wait till monday to be told to wait S'more
LOL no. This is from last summer. To get up there I would have to take two trains to Okehampton, then a bus to Moretonhampstead, then walk the rest. Tomorrow, because the buses don't run today and in any case the Moretonhampstead line is blocked I think.
February 1, 2026 at 1:43 PM
LOL no. This is from last summer. To get up there I would have to take two trains to Okehampton, then a bus to Moretonhampstead, then walk the rest. Tomorrow, because the buses don't run today and in any case the Moretonhampstead line is blocked I think.
Almost full moon in Okehampton, Devon , England
January 31, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Almost full moon in Okehampton, Devon , England
Loved “H is for Hawk” starring the lovely Claire Foy, at local New Carlton Cinema in Okehampton, Devon
January 30, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Loved “H is for Hawk” starring the lovely Claire Foy, at local New Carlton Cinema in Okehampton, Devon
Moon this evening in Okehampton, Devon, England
January 30, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Moon this evening in Okehampton, Devon, England