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The Newton Weekly Journal was founded by James Welford, who wore many hats as a printer, painter, and picture-frame maker. He took on multiple roles, including owner, editor, reporter, compositor, reader, foreman, pressman, clerk, canvasser, stationer, and collector of unpaid debts. With the assistance of just one other person, they operated out of a former grocery store located at 10 Queen Street.

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Environment assessment not required for Ipplepen development

1 day ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

The proposed 114 home development is on land at Blackstone Cross (Google Street View )PLANNERS have determined that a proposed development for more than 100 homes at Ipplepen does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Saying goodbye to Teignbridge's two WH Smith stores

1 day ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

An impression of how the Teignmouth store could look (Blaze Signage Solutions )THE disappearance of the WH Smith name from British high streets is afoot as applications to change the signage at Teignbridge’s two stores are submitted to planners. Also in the newsThe new owner of the 233-year-old chain, Modella Capital, decided a rebrand is in order. As such, high-streets up and down the country, including Newton Abbot and Teignmouth, will soon be saying goodbye to WH Smith and hello to TGJones.
Section of Newton Abbot car park to close while council rebuilds wall

1 day ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

Five spaces at Baker’s Park will close from Friday, June 6 for four weeks (Google Street View )SEVERAL parking spaces at a Newton Abbot car park will be closed from tomorrow to allow the council to rebuild a wall. Also in the newsFive parking spaces at Baker’s Park will be closed from Friday, June 6, to allow Teignbridge District Council (TDC) to rebuild a retaining wall. The section of car park will be closed for four weeks while the work is carried out, TDC says.
No environmental check required for massive Ipplepen development

1 day ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

The proposed 114 home development is on land at Blackstone Cross (Google Street View )PLANNERS have determined that a proposed development for more than 100 homes at Ipplepen does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). In anticipation of a forthcoming planning application for 114 homes at Blackstone Cross, a request for a screening opinion has been submitted to Teignbridge District Council (TDC).
Teignbridge council website to undergo essential maintenance

1 day ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

The website will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday, June 7 (Image sourced via UnSplash - Glenn Carstens-Peters)A COUNCIL website may be unavailable on Saturday as it undergoes maintenance. Teignbridge District Council’s website will be undergoing essential maintenance from 9am to 6pm on Saturday, June 7. As such, the website may be unavailable. ‘We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause’ the council said.
Kenn pub's overflow car park plans approved

1 day ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

The application for a new overflow car park has been approved (Google Street View )PLANNERS have granted a Kenn pub permission to build an overflow car park. Also in the newsThe Ley Arms’ application was approved by Teignbridge District Council today, Thursday, June 5. 25/00199/FUL sought a new space for cars to the back of the existing car park and adjacent to the River Kenn.
Application for new 5G antennas at Haldon Hill site submitted

2 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

The application is seeking permission for six new antennas to be fixed to Cellnex UK’s mast off Harker Lane at Haldon (Google Street View )AN application to upgrade a Haldon Hill telecommunications tower to provide 5G coverage has been submitted to planners. 25/00750/FUL is seeking permission for six new antennas to be fixed to Cellnex UK’s mast off Harker Lane. In addition to the antennas, the proposals also include the installation of remote radio units and break out boxes.
Part of car park in Teignmouth closed as council investigate 'potential hole'

2 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

A section of The Point Car Park in Teignmouth has been closed (Google Street View )A SECTION of a Teignmouth car park has been closed off this afternoon, Wednesday, June 4, while the council investigate a ‘potential hole beneath the car park surface’. Also in the newsTeignbridge District Council (TDC) have shut a small section at the far end of The Point Car Park. The closure is to allow TDC to ‘investigate a potential hole beneath the car park surface’.
Teignmouth post office could be saved by new franchise proposal

2 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

Teignmouth's Post Office could stay open under a new franchise (Google Street View )A TEIGNBRIDGE Post Office facing closure could remain open as new franchise plans are unveiled. Also in the newsThe Post Office has today, Wednesday, June 4, announced a proposal to run Devon sites at risk of closure under a new franchise. And this includes Teignmouth. The proposal is for the sites in the South West to be run by South Coast Retail, based in Swanage.
Stover School's cadet force welcomes inspecting officers

2 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Ethan Heppell

Battery Sergeant Major Ryan Maggs, Executive Head of Stover School Ms Carolyn Ward and Captain Stuart Parkin (Stover School )AN army cadet force from an independent school near Newton Abbot recently welcomed two members of their affiliated regiment for an inspection. Stover School Combined Cadet Force (CCF) welcomed Captain Stuart Parkin and Battery Sergeant Major Ryan Maggs of 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery to their official Ministry of Defence biennial inspection.