Residents in Sampford Courtenay could now be eligible for ultrafast broadband installation by digital network company Openreach.

Addresses from the New Inn to the Square and the adjoining roads may now be able to to receive a fibre broadband connection, though only residents with service providers included in the scheme will be eligible for the upgrade.

The parish counncil has organised a meeting on April 19 at which residents can inquire further into the scheme and can also email [email protected].

Anyone wishing to check their eligibility should visit www.openreach.com/fibre-broadband/register_for_ultrafast