‘Great opportunity for the town’

AMBITIOUS plans to redevelop Newton Abbot’s historic hospital site have been hailed as a great opportunity for the town.

Developers Keyworker Homes Ltd received plaudits for the quality of their plans to transform the redundant 3.4-hectare sit... read on

College students get specialism awards

students at Dawlish Community College were presented with awards for their achievements in maths, science and design technology. read on...

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Rejigged plan gets the nod

DESIGN details for a greenfield development for more than 100 new homes at New Road, Teignmouth, have been agreed – but not everyone is happy with the result. read on...

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Roger flies the flag for county

KINGSTEIGNTON – Roger Dunn is really carrying the flag for Kingsteignton. read on...

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Gift of portable book device

As part of their school library refurbishment, pupils at Chudleigh Knighton Primary School received a Kindle, donated by software supplier company Grey Matter, of Ashburton. 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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