Wheelbarrow push aims for more than £1,000

MICHAEL Butterfield had welcome company when he pushed a wheelbarrow the 23 miles from Dawlish to Newton Abbot and back.

At the last minute Maggs Farley decided that as a fitness exercise she would walk along with Michael.

The wheelbar... read on

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. 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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Wharf plan details to go on show

THE man behind the plans to develop Baltic Wharf in Totnes has spoken of his confidence that the area would – eventually – be transformed. read on...

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Super-teams fun to mark visit of Olympic torch

TOTNES is staging an Olympic super-teams event to coincide with the games torch passing through the town on Sunday, May 20. 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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