A solution to Newton Abbot’s pothole problem?

Although the adverse elements of a month or so are now all but forgotten, its affects still remain – most notably in the rather ugly shape of the dreaded pothole!

About 10,000 of the annoyances have been reported repaired since the turn of the year – costing...

Teignbridge Council Debate: Older cars to face higher parking charges?

Is it really green to encourage drivers to change their cars? That’s the issue open for debate as today Teignbridge Council considers charging staff with older cars a higher rate for parking.

The BBC first reported that the authority is proposing to scrap free...

Vote for Newton Abbot’s Carrie Spencer for Miss Universe GB

Abbotskerswell’s Carrie Spencer has been selected for the Miss Universe GB finals in May.

The 25-year-old has fought off tough competition around the country to be named as one of 50 finalists at The International Convention Centre, Birmingham, on May 2. She now...

Lidle won't take credit cards

We have waiting months and months for Lidle.  I for one even signed a petition in favour of having Lidle in Newton Abbot several years ago.  Well there you go - at last it arrives, and very nice too, except that they don't accept Credit Cards.  You have to pay...

Newton Abbot Labour Candidate resigns!!

It has been reported on the web that Jermaine Atiya-alla has quit from the role of Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Newton Abbot – via Facebook.

“I resign” was posted on his Facebook page yesterday evening (Thursday, February...