A trip to Newton Abbot’s markets turned into a Christmas surprise for one lucky Teignbridge resident.
Mr Roger Lloyd from Kingskerswell was drawn as the winner of a £100 Christmas hamper packed full of festive goodies supplied by Bakers the Butcher, The Market 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.
Earlier this year Teignbridge District Council, which is responsible for running Newton Abbot's range of...
A new Devon nature reserve on a former spoil heap is in the running to receive funding in a national competition. But the funding from the Aviva Community Fund is awarded to projects that win the most public votes. So the charity Devon Wildlife Trust is encouraging people to vote to help the wildlife at its new Teigngrace Meadow nature reserve. The nature reserve, right next to the A38, between Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey, offers spectacular views of nearby Dartmoor from its summit. These slopes were originally formed from the spoil from clay workings in the Bovey Basin. Now they are...
Police have confirmed that following initial investigations the device found at a property in Newton Abbot is not viable.
A 200 metre cordon put in place around the address in Tudor Road has now been lifted.
Residents evacuated from nearby properties have been allowed to return to their homes.
In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We can confirm that following initial investigations, the device found at Tudor Road, Newton Abbot, is not viable.
"Therefore, the cordon will be lifted and residents from the evacuated properties will be allowed to...
Residents have been evacuated and a road has been cordoned off after a 'suspicious device' was found at a property in Newton Abbot this afternoon (Saturday 22 October).
Tudor Street has been completely closed off and a 200 metre cordon is in place around the site.
The A381 East Street has also been closed between King Street and Powderham Road.
In a statement, police said: “On Saturday, 22 October, officers from the Metropolitan Police attended an address in Tudor Road, Newton Abbott.
“Whilst there, officers found an item they deemed suspicious. The address...
Join us for our last fixture of 2016 and celebrate the end of a great racing season on Thursday 20 October - buy your tickets today.
Racing for the afternoon starts at 14:20 with gates opening at 12:20. The last race is at 17:10.
Tickets for the afternoon are available at our online ticket store until 17:00 today, 19 October and will also be available to buy at the gate on the day.
Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.
Don't forget - children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid student ID / NUS card...
Police are investigating a burglary which took place at a property in Newton Abbot where precious military medals were taken.
The incident happened between 5:10am and 6.30am on Tuesday 20 September at a home in Queensway.
The offenders gained entry through a small upstairs window and stole eight military medals in bronze, silver and gold [pictured] which are of huge personal value to the home owner.
They include campaign medals achieved from the owner’s former military service in the former Yugoslavia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, the 2nd Gulf War and Afghanistan....
A motorcyclist has died following a serious collision in Newton Abbot on Thursdsay (22 September).
Emergency services were called to Shaldon Road at 2.10pm after the collision between a red Mercedes B180 and the black Yamaha V-Max motorcycle outside Milber Service Station.
The motorcycle rider, a 53-year-old man from Torquay, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to Torbay Hospital. He died from his injuries in the early hours of today [23 September].
Formal identification has not been carried although his next of kin have been informed.
Police are investigating two robberies which both happened at knifepoint on Tuesday 7th September.
The first incident happened just before 10pm on Collett Way where a 27-year-old man was approached by an unknown man who threatened him with a knife, then went through his bag and took his Samsung Galaxy S4 mobile phone.
The suspect was wearing a grey Adidas top with the hood pulled up concealing his face. He is believed to age between 20 and 30 years old.
The second incident took place at Quay Bridge on Forde Road at around 10.20pm.
Kick-start the weekend with an afternoon of thrilling jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Friday 16 September. A great afternoon out with friends, group bookings are available when booked in advance. Children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid student photo ID / NUS card enjoy free entry. Tickets are available online until 17:00 on Thursday 15 September. Tickets will also be available to buy at the gate on the day. Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Racing starts at 13:50 with gates opening at 11:50. The last race will...
