Hopes high as show celebrates all things great about the county

THIS year’s Devon County Show is a celebration of all things great in the British countryside.

The star attraction this year is the Royal Canadian Mounted Police performing a musical ride.

Their appearance is only one of two in the UK, ... read on

Newton company wins £110 million bypass contract

A NEWTON Abbot based ­company has landed the £110 million contract for the long awaited Kingskerswell bypass, work on which will begin in the autumn. read on...

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Tor-iffic effort as teens take on another tough trek across moor

Teignbridge teams who entered the 52nd Ten Tors trek on Dartmoor at the weekend experienced blue skies and blisters – but virtually all crossed the finishing line. read on...

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Pub poser puts council on the spot

BOVEY Tracey Town Council was asked on Monday why it had paid £95,000 for the Old Thatched Inn when Gilpins Demolition originally paid £40,000 for it. read on...

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Development is ‘urgent’ says mayor

ASHBURTON felt it had been left out of any plans that Teignbridge Council had for the district, mayor Cllr Donald Distin told the district authority’s planning committee. read on...

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Brilliant Bill sprints to stunning silver

As previously reported on these pages, Kingswear rower Bill Lucas was selected for the GB rowing squad in early April.
Last weekend in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, the new-look GB squad was tested under very competitive conditions at the first of this year’s three world cup regattas. 
Bill’s selection, together with Sam Townsend, was one of several changes made by the GB selectors which would be tested at this world-class event.
The rowing calendar consists of three world cup regattas, in which all of the major rowing countries compete, followed by the Rowing World Championships. In an Olympic year the World Championships are replaced by the Olympic Games, which will take place at Dorney Lake, Eton. 
Bill and Sam, rowing competitively for the first time in the double scull (two rowers with two oars each) got off to an amazing start by winning their heat against strong competition, including the French crew that were bronze medallists at last year’s world championship... read on

Bovey unveil plans for a new pavilion

BOVEY Tracey Cricket Club is only weeks away from submitting detailed plans for a new pavilion, writes John Balment.

Today it is holding a fund... read on

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Tots start season with derby defeat to Kings

Totnes 59 shots, Kingsbridge Park 76
Totnes Bowling Club opened their 2012 season with a Five Mixed Triples Friendly at home to Kingsbridge Park. ... read on

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