Dawlish News

Powderham Castle is to lose its licence to host weddings after its owner refused to allow two gay men to hold a civil partnership ceremony there.

Lord Devon reportedly said the request for the marriage at Powderham Castle clashed with his religious beliefs.

Devon County Council investigated and has said the licence for hosting civil ceremonies will be revoked.

The move came after a gay couple from London were told the castle would not host their civil ceremony.