Dispute over ‘wildlife’ fence

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to replace a dilapidated fence at a Teignmouth school has been put on hold – by nesting birds.

Teignmouth Community School says the old wire mesh fence is beyond repair and a new one is vital for health and safety reasons,... read on

£10,000 fine for ‘filthy’ premises

A CATALOGUE of dirty and filthy conditions in a Teignmouth restaurant led to fines and costs totalling more than £10,000 at South and West Devon Magistrates in Torquay on Friday. read on...

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Apology demand in tree saga

TEIGNMOUTH’S deputy mayor has demanded an apology from a fellow councillor over comments made about his role in the long running, acrimonious Bitton Park tree felling saga. read on...

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Discovering what goes on behind the scenes on a farm

THOSE curious to discover what goes on behind the scenes on a farm and how their food is produced, took advantage of the opportunity to find out at the weekend. read on...

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Warning on contaminated milk

HOUSEHOLDS across the district have been warned not to drink milk or cream produced at a Drewsteignton dairy. read on...

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Chudleigh heap more misery on South Devon

South Devon’s season goes from bad to worse as for the second consecutive week both teams lost by big margins, writes Gordon Hooper.

At Marsh Road, the first team were defeated by seven wickets as Chudleigh eased past the home side’s 146 all out with more than 17 overs to spare.

The home side had looked to be heading towards a competitive total but needed at least one more big individual score to supplement Henry Burningham’s 65.

The opener put on 54 for the first wicket with Ryan Maunder (12), and combined with Paul Hooper (13) in getting the total up to 89.

The century mark was passed and with 20 overs and eight wickets remaining, but four went for the addition of only three runs and apart from 14 from David Knowles, no one else got to double figures.

Jack Thomas was the main wicket taker with 4-18 from 7.2 overs; Rob Clarke and Sean Day picked up two wickets apiece.

Chudleigh’s openers Ed Freeman (13) and Matt Heather (10) were parted with ... read on