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All aboard! Doc Martin’s in town

. . . AND, ACTION!
Okehampton was again in the presence of great talent, when actor Martin Clunes was in town filming an episode of the popular television series Doc Martin, writes Claire Hallett.
Filming took place all day Wednesday at Oke... read full story

DOUBLE yellow lines are just one of the options being looked at to try and ease traffic congestion in a major problem area in Okehampton.
The need for action came at a meeting last week, which hig... read full story
A KELLY College student has been offered a place in the South West Youth Orchestra.
After two years in the Devon Youth Orchestra, Sophie Wilson, a clarinettist from the upper sixth, has successful... read full story
FIFTY cyclists from across the region joined together over three days last month to complete an amazing journey in aid of a South West children’s charity.
Connecting up the site of Children’s Hosp... read full story
A NEW watercolour exhibition at the High Moorland Visitor Centre in Princetown features the butterflies of Dartmoor — and guided walks will enable visitors to spot them.
Up to 25 species of butter... read full story

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Lydford lick Larkers to lift league cup

LAST Thursday at Bridestowe the Colin Kirby league cup final was played between Okehampton Mark Park Larkers and Lydford Cricket Club.
Okehampton batted first and there were steady starts from the... read full story

Devon D division
Uplyme v
Yelverton Bohemians first
THE Bohemians worked hard throughout a hot and humid day to pull off a superb win against Uplyme, largely due to the supreme knock of R... read full story
Devon C division
Chagford v Ivybridge 
IN this clash between second place Ivybridge and third placed Chagford the home sided were indebted to two fine all round performances from Del Lammonby... read full story
Devon Dumplings v
Kelly College firsts
KELLY College won the toss but handed the initiative to the Dumplings with James McGahey and Joe Murphy bowling well.
Soon Kelly found themselves in... read full story
Devon B division
Tavistock firsts v Bideford
SKIPPER Andy Gauler took the unusual step of winning the toss for only the second time this season and asked Bideford to bat first.
The wicket ... read full story

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