School’s out for ever…

Another old piece of Newton Abbot has bitten the dust as the town’s regeneration continues.

Residents in Brownhills Road were shocked to see the former Highweek Boys’ School disappear under the bulldozers, the Victorian building reduced to rub... read on

Council tax freeze in static budget

THE budget for Teignbridge looks set to remain static, with the executive proposing a freeze on council tax for the coming financial year. read on...

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£6,000 play surface joy

‘Endless enthusiasm and energy’ by Ipplepen residents has delivered children at the village primary school a £6,000 gift of year-round fun and games. read on...

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District’s future: keep your views coming

With the eight-week public consultation on the district’s future approaching the half way point, Teignbridge Council has urged residents to keep the comments coming. read on...

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Poll move in quarry row

People in Buckfastleigh worried about the potential development of a waste processing plant at Whitecleave Quarry could next week earn the right to demand a parish poll, writes Nigel Canham. read on...

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New Cross book place in semis

This Devon Junior Cup quarter final tie had been re-arranged from before Christmas, but was worth the wait for home fans as New Cross ran in six tries in a one-sided contest at Five Lanes.

The hosts, who had gone three games without a win, gave starts to Lewis Vicary, Nick Player and Simon Harris.

Ryan Wotton returned at fly half after dislocating a shoulder, and Mark Bailey made a welcome return to the second row.

New Cross played into a stiff breeze in the first half, so the ball was kept tight and some impressive rolling mauls were used to gain territory.

Number 8 Tim Prowse went close and a kick ahead to the corner just eluded Vicary before the first score arrived.

Quick ball saw Harris power through four would-be tacklers to touch down near the posts; Wotton converted.

Another forward surge gave Wotton an easy penalty, which was duly converted to leave New Cross 10-nil up at the break.

The second half saw New Cross throw the ball ... read on

College team best in country

South Dartmoor Community College, Ashburton, U16 boys’ team produced an exceptional series of performances at the England Hockey National Indoor Hocke... read on

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