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Midweek Afternoon Racing - Wednesday 9 May

Event Date: 
09/05/2018 - 12:15pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Break up your week with a Wednesday afternoon at Newton Abbot Racecourse. Gates open at 12:10 ahead of the first race at 14:10. The last race will be at 17:30. Please note race times are subject to change so please check the website ahead of the fixture. Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.

Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be available at the gates on the day. *New for 2018* - Be sure to visit our website to find out more...

Totesport / Racegoers Club Raceday - Monday 23 April

Event Date: 
23/04/2018 - 11:30am
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Extend your weekend with a Monday afternoon at the races. What better way to start the new week? Gates open at 11:30 ahead of the first race at 13:30. The last race is at 16:30. Please note race times are subject to change so please check the website ahead of the fixture.

Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be available at the gates on the day.

*New for 2018* - Be sure to visit our...

Easter Saturday Racing - Saturday 31 March

Event Date: 
31/03/2018 - 11:45am
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

One for all the family – join us for our Season Opener on Easter Saturday 31 March. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a day out with family and friends over the weekend. Bringing the children? Be sure to arrive early as the first 200 children through the gates on the day will receive a FREE Easter egg to set the day off to a winning start!

Gates open at 11:45 with the first race at 13:45.

The last race is at 17:15.

Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.

Tickets...

Major roadworks in Newton Abbot

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2018 - 6:46am

Wolborough Street in Newton Abbot will be closed during half term next month for major road works.

The road will be closed 24 hours a day from Monday 12 February to Saturday 17 February with a diversion route advised for through traffic. The work will take place between Wolborough Street traffic lights (Asda) and Ogwell Cross roundabout. The section of road between Pomeroy Road and Waltham Road will be completely reconstructed. The section from Waltham Road to Beverley Gardens will have ‘deep patching’ repairs. The complete length Pomeroy Road to Beverley Gardens will be resurfaced...

Festive surprise for Newton Abbot Market shopper

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 12/24/2017 - 11:23am

A trip to Newton Abbot’s markets turned into a Christmas surprise for one lucky Teignbridge resident.

Nicola Ryan from Newton Abbot was drawn as the winner of a £100 Christmas hamper packed full of festive goodies supplied by Bakers the Butcher, Stonemans Deli and Home Bake - from Newton Abbot's Indoor Market. A popular annual event on the market calendar, the competition saw market shoppers completing an entry form for a chance to win the fantastic festive prize.

On 19 December, Teignbridge District Council’s Planning Committee unanimously agreed plans for the first phase...

Police investigate suspected drug-related death of two Devon teenagers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 12/09/2017 - 5:57pm

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two Devon teenagers in Plymouth.

Police were informed by ambulance at around 1.40am on Saturday 9 December of two men unconscious at Pryzm nightclub in Plymouth.

Two 19-year-old men, one from Okehampton and one from Newton Abbot were taken to Derriford Hospital where they both later died.

Next of kin have been informed, but formal ID for the pair has yet to have taken place.

An 18-year-old man is currently in police custody and awaits questioning in relation to this matter.

Detective...

Thumbs up for Market Walk revamp

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/25/2017 - 6:06pm

Full Council today approved a major investment package for Market Walk Shopping Centre, Newton Abbot.

Councillors unanimously supported the £2million upgrade scheme which will modernise the centre and create an open airy and spacious place to visit and shop. The proposals are the beginning of a series of immediate improvements to brighten the look and feel of Market Walk with further works phased over the next 2-3 years.

The redesign will involve re-cladding shop units, removing concrete canopies and replacing with a larger glazed canopy, installing more benches and bins in...

New heritage posts speak of Newton Abbot’s history

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/31/2017 - 4:07pm

Visitors to Newton Abbot can now listen and learn about significant events in the town’s history through new, energy efficient heritage posts.

Positioned by places of historical interest at St. Leonards Tower, one of Newton Abbot’s most recognisable landmarks, Passmore Edwards Library and Courtenay Park, opposite the town’s railway station, the three heritage posts came about through a partnership between Teignbridge District Council, Newton Abbot Town Council and Newton Abbot Museum.

A first of their kind for Teignbridge, the posts are operated by selecting one of a total...

Make a date with St Austell Brewery Ladies’ Day

The social event of the year is nearly upon us with just days to go until the excitement and glamour of St Austell Brewery Ladies’ Day returns once again to Newton Abbot Racecourse.

This year Ladies’ Day will take place on Tuesday 22 August.

The action begins at 17.30 with the first race, the Babbacombe Scaffolding 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle getting the event off to a flying start.

Tickets are still available for the Paddock and Course enclosures, available online or directly from the racecourse office in advance.

Tickets will also be available at the...

Family pays tribute to Devon teenager who died after after taking drugs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/24/2017 - 3:57pm

The family of Leah Kerry, the 15-year-old girl who died in a drug related death in Newton Abbot on the 15th July, have paid a touching tribute to their daughter.

“The sudden and tragic passing of our beautiful Leah has been the most painful experience that we have all ever had to endure.

"Leah was a kind and loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin, grand-daughter and great grand-daughter her loss has had a profound impact especially on her parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, grand-parents and her younger brother who is struggling to adjust to a future without his big sister...

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