Devon

Plymouth Argyle begin new campaign

Plymouth Argyle start their new campaign against newly promoted Cambridge United on Saturday.

Their first match of the season will be played at the R Costings Abbey Stadium, which is the home of Cambridge United.

Cambridge have had a successful pre-season, winning seven of their ten games, including an 8-0 thrashing over St Neots Town, whereas Plymouth have struggled for any...

School for disabled being investigated by police

The Dame Hannah Rogers School for Disabled in Ivybridge is being investigated by the police over concerns of safeguarding.

Ofsted temporarily suspended services, which will last at least until the 16th of September. The school’s trust said it followed a referral it made about the unit which is able to accommodate 40 students with both physical and learning difficulties.

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Spend an afternoon at the races

Enjoy a day in Devon and join Newton Abbot Racecourse for an afternoon of racing on Wednesday 13th August.

Racing for the day starts at 2:10pm and gates open at 12:10pm.

Tickets can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com until 5pm on Tuesday 12th August. Tickets will be available to buy at the gate on arrival.

Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure. Children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS can enjoy free entry.

The Family Enclosure will be available, providing...

Sponsors step up for 2014 green awards

Environmental networking charity DEBI says it has just a few sponsorship opportunities remaining for its 2014 awards.

DEBI has already secured category sponsorship from South West Water and South Devon tyre recycler Bandvulc. The Environment Agency and green issue management specialist JP Associates are co-sponsoring this year’s Environmental Champion, won in 2013 by Gabriel Wondrausch...

Golfing challenge gets off to a tee

BUILDERS, bricklayers, decorators and hairdressers were among the players aiming to prove they were ‘on par’ during a charity golfing competition. Representatives from almost 50 businesses battled it out in the Skills Group Golfing Challenge, held in two stages at Elfordleigh Hotel Golf and Country Club in Plympton. Competitors were also invited to test their style and swing against PGA...

Trebele at Newton Abbot for Hill and Haddon

Littlehempston trainer Martin Hill and jockey Hadden Frost had an afternoon to remember at Newton Abbot on Sunday, landing three races, including the feature with the popular mare Detroit Red.

With the holiday season getting into full swing, there was a bumper crowd to cheer the nine runners on their way in the Class 3 Happy 18th Birthday Scott Butler Handicap Hurdle. Top weight was...

Enjoy a family day at the races at Newton Abbot

Join Newton Abbot Racecourse on Sunday 20th July and celebrate the upcoming summer holidays at their Family Day.

The Family Enclosure will make its return for the summer at every summer holiday fixture this season. There’s plenty to keep the children entertained with inflatables and giant garden games, with a great view of the course for parents.

Racing for the day starts at 2:20pm, with gates opening at 12:20pm.

Tickets can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com until 5pm on Saturday 19th July. Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for...

Enjoy a day at the races

Enjoy an afternoon of exciting summer jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Monday 14th July.

Racing starts at 2:10pm, with gates opening at 12:10pm. The last race for the afternoon will be at 5:10pm.

Tickets can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com until 5pm on Sunday 13th July. Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure. There will be the chance to buy tickets at the gates upon arrival.

Remember – children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry....

DEBI Awards 2014 open for entries

Over 50 businesses recently gathered at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth to launch the 2014 DEBI awards.

The free-to-enter awards celebrate and recognise the very best environmental initiatives in the Devon business community, as well as farming, co-operatives, community projects and environmental education.

Speakers at the event included David Young, MD of launch...

Local property market figures contest national reports of property "boom"

With growing reports in the national media about escalating property prices and another property ‘boom’, local estate agents, Maitlands Sales and Lettings, have reported a more realistic picture here in the Plymouth area based on activity over the first half of 2014.

Andrew Blacklock, Managing Director of Maitlands Sales and Lettings, looks to share some facts on the true picture for...

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