Devon

Devon homeowners live in six homes during their lifetime

Homeowners in Devon are likely to live in six homes during their life according to a new survey from a leading housebuilder

The Barratt Homes study into house moves reveals that the vast majority of the county’s residents were found to be real home-birds - with 31.5 percent expecting to move home just four to five times in a lifetime.

Looking at the age of respondents, the...

Friday Feeling Raceday – Fri 22 Sept

The weekend starts here! Join us for an afternoon of Summer Jumps racing in the beautiful South West.

NEW for 2017: Check out our two new Fizz Friday ticket packages at just £30pp which include Paddock entry, fizz or a refreshing drink, a tasty treat and a racecard. These packages are only available via our online ticket store until 5pm on Thursday 21 September.

Alternatively, Paddock Enclosure tickets are on sale now priced at £19 per person or £12 for Course Enclosure tickets. Children aged 16 and under, plus students with a valid photographic ID go FREE. Gates open at 12...

2 for 1 Paddock Entry - Mon 11 Sept

Come racing and save. Enjoy two Paddock Enclosure tickets for the price of one on Monday 11 September when you book by 5pm on Monday 4 September.

Missed the deadline? Tickets will still be available after this date at the full price of £19 per Paddock Enclosure ticket or £12 for Course Enclosure.

Gates open at 12.15 ahead of the first race at 14.15. The last race of the day will take place at 17.15.

Please note times are subject to change so please be sure to check the website for updates.

To find out more information and to buy tickets, visit www....

Saturday Raceday - Sat 2 September

Make this a weekend to remember. Join us with friends and family and enjoy a day at the races on Saturday 2 September.

Gates open at 12.15 ahead of the first race at 14.15. The final race of the day will take place at 17.40.

Tickets are available online now priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 on Friday 1 September and will also be available at the gates on the day.

Children aged 16 and under, plus students with valid photographic ID go FREE.

Be sure to pay a visit to our new...

Evening Racing – Tues 29 August

Finish the day on a high with evening racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday 29 August.

Gates open at 14.45 ahead of the first race at 16.45. The final race of the day will take place at 19.45.

Tickets are available online now priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 on Monday 28 August and will also be available at the gates on the day.

Children aged 16 and under, plus students with valid photographic ID go FREE.

Be sure to pay a visit to our new children’s play area in the...

Ladies’ Day – Tues 22 August (Eve)

The social pinnacle of the racing calendar, don your finery and join us for the St Austell Brewery Ladies’ Day on Tuesday 22 August. This is one event not to be missed.

Gates open at 15.30 ahead of the first race at 17.30. The final race of the day will take place at 20.00.

Tickets are available online now priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 on Monday 21 August and will also be available at the gates on the day.

Children aged 16 and under, plus students with valid photographic ID go FREE...

2 for 1 Paddock Entry - Mon 31 July

Come racing and save. Enjoy two Paddock Enclosure tickets for the price of one on Monday 31 July when you book by 5pm on Monday 24 July.

Missed the deadline? Tickets will still be available after this date at the full price of £19 per Paddock Enclosure ticket or £12 for Course Enclosure.

Gates open at 11.45 ahead of the first race at 13.45. The last race of the day will take place at 16.45.

Please note times are subject to change so please be sure to check the website for updates.

To find out more information and to buy tickets, visit www.newtonabbotracing....

UB40 Plus Special Guests live at Sounds of the Summer

We’re delighted to announce that on Sunday 16 July 2017, we will be bringing you our new concert for this year – Sounds of the Summer – headlined by UK reggae royalty, UB40, plus some very special guests to be announced soon.

Enjoy a jam-packed evening filled with hit-after-hit of live music here in the glorious South Devon countryside.

See Duncan Campbell, Robin Campbell, Norman Hassan, Brian Travers, Earl Falconer and James Brown perform some of their greatest hits live on the night. Find out all you need to know about the band at their website - http://ub40.global/...

School sites set for investment

Three Plymouth primary schools are set to benefit from a series of improvement works.

The biggest project will see a £2.8m expansion to Yealmpstone Farm Primary School.

When works are complete, the Plympton-based school will be able to offer 420 places for local children; exactly double the 210 it can provide today.

Meanwhile, Laira Green Primary School and Mary Dean’s...

Lucky number seven for new Vital Sparks prjects

Bringing theatre making skills to the pub, celebrating the city’s lesbian heritage and crafting your way to health and wellbeing are just three of the five exciting projects that have been awarded bursaries in the seventh round of Vital Sparks funding.

This brings the number of Plymouth-based creative ventures that have been supported by the scheme to 39. Many of the projects in this...

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