Actress is our guest of honour

TINDLE Newspapers Ltd weekly Mid-Devon Advertiser series welcomed one of Britain’s best-loved actresses, Penelope Keith, to a celebratory lunch to mark its 150th anniversary.

Accompanied by her husband Rodney Timpson, the star of such classic ... read on

Parents’ fears as Chances closes

A YOUTH education programme in Newton Abbot – run for youngsters at risk of being excluded from mainstream schooling – is dramatically changing the way it operates. read on...

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Discovering what goes on behind the scenes on a farm

THOSE curious to discover what goes on behind the scenes on a farm and how their food is produced, took advantage of the opportunity to find out at the weekend. read on...

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Food bank helps needy

AShBURTON’S food bank is starting to pay dividends for the needy of the town. read on...

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Fundraising total breaks £200,000

A £6,500 donation has shot a district charity stalwart past the £200,000 mark. read on...

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Chudleigh heap more misery on South Devon

South Devon’s season goes from bad to worse as for the second consecutive week both teams lost by big margins, writes Gordon Hooper.

At Marsh Road, the first team were defeated by seven wickets as Chudleigh eased past the home side’s 146 all out with more than 17 overs to spare.

The home side had looked to be heading towards a competitive total but needed at least one more big individual score to supplement Henry Burningham’s 65.

The opener put on 54 for the first wicket with Ryan Maunder (12), and combined with Paul Hooper (13) in getting the total up to 89.

The century mark was passed and with 20 overs and eight wickets remaining, but four went for the addition of only three runs and apart from 14 from David Knowles, no one else got to double figures.

Jack Thomas was the main wicket taker with 4-18 from 7.2 overs; Rob Clarke and Sean Day picked up two wickets apiece.

Chudleigh’s openers Ed Freeman (13) and Matt Heather (10) were parted with ... read on