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An independent, family owned local newspaper, bringing the news of Okehampton to the people of Okehampton.

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The Promise School in Okehampton has been issued with a termination warning with some pupils not feeling “safe”. okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Okehampton School at risk after Ofsted concerns

The Promise School in Okehampton has been issued with a termination warning with some pupils not feeling “safe”.

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Landowner claims 'anyone crossing this land is trespassing' amid fence complaints on the Meldon Fields Estate. What do you think? okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Residents protest new fence on estate

A fence has been erected on an unofficial throughway in the middle of an Okehampton housing estate, much to the dismay of locals.

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A 27-year-old woman from Exeter has pleaded guilty to stalking a man in Okehampton. okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Woman pleads guilty to stalking Okehampton man for five years

A 27-year-old woman from Exeter appeared in court for stalking offences in Okehampton

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Woman swigging vodka during A30 crash near Okehampton

A young woman has been jailed after crashing on the A30 near Okehampton while swigging from a vodka bottle.

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Burning van causes delays on Exeter Road

Everyone in the vehicle escaped safely

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Tens of thousands of blue badges held in Devon – amid claims a fifth could be fraudulent okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Tens of thousands of blue badges held in Devon – amid claims a fifth could be fraudulent

Tens of thousands of people are making use of the blue badge disabled parking scheme in Devon, new figures show.

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Tree giveaway to enhance Devon's landscape okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Tree giveaway to enhance Devon's landscape

Free trees will be given out in Hatherleigh this spring to enhance Devon’s treescape.

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Food charity benefits from criminal cash okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Food charity benefits from criminal cash

A charity which works with community groups across Devon and Cornwall, including West Devon, to redistribute surplus food to those who need it has benefited from a handout of cash seized from...

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MP Mel Stride: Transport investment is key to Devon’s future okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

MP Mel Stride: Transport investment is key to Devon’s future

In a rural area like ours, transport links are a vital lifeline for many people, connecting them to family, work and amenities. That is why I chose to be a leading voice in the successful campaign...

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Inquest opened into death of two-year-old girl at Lifton okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…
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Okehampton Neighbourhood Plan on hold okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Okehampton Neighbourhood Plan on hold

The reinstatement of Okehampton’s Neighbourhood Plan will be on hold until the fate of West Devon Borough Council under the Government’s devolution plans is confirmed.

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Nominate a beloved charity for a financial boost okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Nominate a beloved charity for a financial boost

The Movement for Good Awards are encouraging West Devon residents to nominate beloved charities in their randomly selected ballot to win £1,000.

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Tavistock charity writer pens her 'final' books okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Tavistock charity writer pens her 'final' books

An amateur writer has written possibly her last collections of poems and stories which she sells in small numbers from a card shop in Tavistock.

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Slade to start for England in Six Nations opener against Ireland okehampton-today.co.uk/sport…

Slade to start for England in Six Nations opener against Ireland

Cornishman Cowan-Dickie returns in front-row for Borthwick’s side

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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service called out to record number of false fire alarms okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service called out to record number of false fire alarms

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called out to a record number of false fire alarms last year, new figures show.

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Road traffic accident causes disruption for Okehampton College pupils okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Road traffic accident causes disruption for Okehampton College pupils

Fwd: help

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£1-million police plan for safer streets okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

£1-million police plan for safer streets

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has set out plans to expand the Street Focus approach piloted in Torquay.

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£6m house up for grabs in the Omaze Million Pound House Draw, Norfolk okehampton-today.co.uk/servi…

£6m house up for grabs in the Omaze Million Pound House Draw, Norfolk

Could you be the next House Draw winner? - Sponsored Article

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Torridge road closures: two for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Torridge road closures: two for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight

Torridge's motorists will have two road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

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Force speaks out against discrimination on Holocaust Memorial Day okehampton-today.co.uk/news/…

Force speaks out against discrimination on Holocaust Memorial Day

Devon and Cornwall Police is speaking out against discrimination on Holocaust Memorial Day (January 27) today.

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