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The new Newton Abbot market building

Newton Abbot market could become ‘white elephant’
Councillors have raised concerns over the future of Newton Abbot’s historic market after delays to the new Market Hall left traders facing an uncertain future

Ryanair are offering flights to an all-new destination for 2027

Direct flights from Exeter Airport to new 2027 destination on sale now

Still images taken by the Acusensus AI camera system this year in Cornwall

Camera initiative targeting unsafe driving expanded to M5

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A visit to the West Street premises on Thursday (November 5) found the shop closed

Breaking Tavistock high street hit after sudden shop closure

Rare pied tamarin twins born at Shaldon Wildlife Trust

Rare pied tamarin twins born at Shaldon Wildlife Trust

Broken-down car causes delays on A386 Tavistock Road

Broken-down car causes delays on A386 Tavistock Road

Long distances, limited public transport and difficulties accessing health services can deepen health inequalities.

Devon calls for fairer rural healthcare funding following major report

Sport

Action from a game between Paignton Villa and Liverton United

Lakeside march on, Tamerton set the pace and 12 big ties await

Young cricketers brought plenty of energy and enthusiasm to Mount Kelly in Tavistock

Tavistock girls cricket light up Mount Kelly for Halloween

Victory for Bovey Tracey

Bovey Tracey and Buckland Athletic march on in the FA Vase

Salford v Exeter City

Late Aimson thunderbolt denies Exeter City at leaders Salford

Plymouth Argyle v Reading

Argyle hold firm against promotion rivals Reading in Home Park draw

What's On

First sound bath at Enchanted House Beds

Bedmaker’s sumptuous sound bath promotes the benefits of good sleep

BID manager Duncan Swift has asked members planning to attend to confirm their place

Okehampton BID prepares for first AGM this Friday

Communities across the moor are getting ready to pay their respects

Dartmoor prepares to mark Remembrance Sunday 2026

Dartmoor National Park welcomed around 100 guests to Two Bridges Hotel to mark 75 years since its designation

Dartmoor marks historic milestone with Two Bridges celebration

Crime & Courts

Devon & Cornwall Police

Totnes arrests prompt appeal over metal thefts

Police are appealing for witnesses after a couple were assaulted on Five Lanes Road near Marldon

Couple attacked after stopping to help man on A381

Two pedestrians were injured in a collision at Newton Abbot’s Cattle Market car park

Police appeal after pedestrians injured in Newton Abbot

The track leading to Pudson Farm

Court outcomes secured following hunt-related offences in Devon

Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of five Dutch Spotted ewes

Dartmoor sheep theft sees police launch appeal

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Devon Food Partnership

Devon Food Partnership wins prestigious silver award

Motorists heading along one of Devon's key routes are being warned of delays this morning after a collision near South Brent

A38 collision near South Brent triggers delays

Widgery Cross

Dartmoor residents reminded to speak up on National Park’s future

Busy Bridgetown Hill at Totnes

£322k Totnes pedestrian crossing gets green light

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Ed Tyldesley at The Old Inn in Widecombe

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(L-R) Richard Clear, Mel Stride, and Shirley Hooton in the Ockment Centre

MP visits Okehampton reading charity to highlight vital work

Veteran oak recognised for its importance to wildlife

Veteran oak recognised for its importance to wildlife

Cosmic’s iconic Orbit space shuttle that took computers and the internet into rural communities in 2001

Cosmic celebrates 30 years of bringing digital skills to Devon

Business

Babcock has revealed further details of its planned 18.8-acre Sherford development

Sherford prepares for major new Babcock project

Land at the junction of Plymouth Road and Strode Road, Buckfastleigh, which is part of the Teignbridge asset transfer

Dartmoor parishes ‘can’t afford’ to take on parks and toilets

Sir Geoffrey Cox and Sir Mel Stride have delivered a sharp verdict on the Government’s latest Budget

Dartmoor MPs fire warning over Budget impact on rural Devon

Construction is progressing on the Woolwell to The George project

George Park and Ride set to expand as Woolwell roadworks continue

Property

Devon Building Control Partnership celebrates excellence in local construction

Local construction talent recognised at Devon building awards

The property at 30 Courtenay Road, Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot care home set to become 18-room HMO

Jeanne Howells has expressed dismay after being told she couldn't get money back for train tickets via a sustainable travel scheme overseen by housebuilder Taylor Wimpey

Newton Abbot resident questions sustainable travel claim refusal

The new Newton Abbot market building

Newton Abbot Market Hall: Why is the new £5m building still closed?

Opinion

Rebecca visits Ochre salon in Yelverton

Devon MP shares Budget tax warning Rebecca Smith Mp

Mel BTC opening

Sir Mel Stride: New sports facilities in Bovey Tracey a boost

Mel and John Lee OBE President The Devon County Show

Mel Stride: Connecting with Devon's Rural Heart at the County Show

Columnist David FitzGerald shares a smile with legendary British comedian and writer Barry Cryer.

David FitzGerald reveals the hidden history of Devon’s comedy greats

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