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Defeat leaves Devon's cup hopes in tatters

Devon 207-9 (G R Chappell 35, J E Burke 32, M W Thompson 26; N J Lamb 3-30), Hertfordshire 210-5 (N V Jayaratnam not out 121; T S Anning 2-17).

Hertfordshire (2pts) bt Devon (0) by 5 wkts.

Cricket Minor Counties Cup, Sunday 5 May 2013

Devon's hopes of reaching the last eight knock-out stage of the Minor Counties cup were left hanging by a thread at Instow on Sunday...

Devon Local Nature Partnership appoint chairperson

The Devon Local Nature Partnership (LNP) has appointed Suzanne Goodfellow as its chair.

The Partnership was established last year as one of 48 strategic local nature partnerships formed in England, and its board met for the first time in December.

Suzanne will be taking up the voluntary role with the aim of maximising the economic, social and health benefits obtained from...

Devon County Council results are in...

The results from the Devon County Council elections have been announced, revealing that the Conservatives have retained overall control with 38 seats, a net loss of 3 and a 35.6% share of the vote. The Lib Dems have 9 seats, a net loss of 4 and a 15.9% share. Labour have 7 seats (all of which are in Exeter), gaining 2 seats and a 13.3% share. UKIP won 4 seats for the first time, and a share...

Police discover woman's body on Dartmoor

Police discovered the body of a woman at Kes Tor on Dartmoor near Chagford at around 10.50pm yesterday (2 May).

The deceased is thought to be a woman in her 40s from the Chagford area.

Next of kin have been informed, and although formal identification has not yet taken place it is likely that the woman is Fay Charters who was reported missing in the area last night.

The...

Assault appeal on 14-year-old girl in Plympton

Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported assault on a 14-year-old girl in Plympton.

The incident took place between 3.15pm and 3.30pm on Friday 19 April 2013, at the junction of Larkham Lane and St Marys Road.

The girl was talking to two friends near to the post box when she was allegedly elbowed in the back by a woman, sustaining reddening and bruising.

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Local TV presenter and author launches new seashore handbook

TV presenter and local marine coastal ecology expert Maya Plass has a new book coming out just in time for the start of the summer.

RSPB Handbook of the Seashore (Bloomsbury, 23 May 2013) is a fantastic identification guide to the wildlife you can discover on the beach, in the rock pools and at the shore. Perfect for summer holidays or strolls on the beach.

Maya, who is based...

Devon look to kick-start their minor counties cup campaign

Devon CCC v Hertfordshire CCC

Minor Counties KO Trophy, Monday 6 May, 11am at North Devon Cricket Club, Instow

Devon County Cricket Club will be looking to bounce back after their narrow defeat to Oxfordshire in their first competitive match of the season at Bovey Tracey on 21 April.

The defeat in their first Knock-Out Trophy tie by one wicket was not the start to the...

Are We Making the Most of Contacts?

How many times do we go to networking events, exchange business cards with several individuals and then… not follow up! We are all guilty of this to a lesser or greater degree and yet we have made the initial investment in the design, print and exchange of cards, attending the function and introducing ourselves, so what goes wrong?

Is it our typical British reserve? Why do we feel so...

Ernesettle woman to appear at Plymouth Magistrates charged with murder

A 38-year-old woman from Ernesettle is due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates this morning (Tuesday 30 April 2013) charged with murder.

Angela Douglas was arrested during the evening of Sunday 28 April 2013 and detained at Crownhill Police Station.

The arrest was made after a 73-year-old Plymouth woman had been admitted to hospital. She died the following morning....

Devon Waste Management secures £5.5m funding deal from Lloyds Bank for growth and leadership change

Devon Waste Management, the county’s leading independent waste management business, has secured a £5.5million finance package from the Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking team in Plymouth to support its continued expansion.

Steve Hadley who was previously Commercial Director, has also taken over ownership and management of the business from Collin Hickling, who has left to pursue other...

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