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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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Dawlish networking group celebrates first anniversary

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Joanna Bowery

Dawlish Chamber of Commerce chair Colin Jolliffe (bottom left) and fellow chamber member Melinda McDougall (bottom right) celebrate the first anniversary of the Dawlish Business Breakfasts. (Photo Fiona McBride) (Fiona McBride)Dawlish Chamber of Trade is preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of its popular ‘Coffee Connections’ networking event.
MP demands action on Royal Mail post delays

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Joanna Bowery

Please, Mr Postman, deliver the mail on time! (Jo Bowery / MDA)Newton Abbot MP Martin Wrigley is calling for regulators to take action to stamp out mail delays. Nearly 20% of first-class deliveries in TQ postcodes arrive late and the Liberal Democrat MP is calling for the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which regulates the industry, to step in and hold Royal Mail to account.
Life Chance Trust headlines Teignmouth parkrun

4 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Joanna Bowery

Teignmouth Promenade parkrun will have an orange hur on Saturday as Life Chance Trust take over (contributed)Newton Abbot charity Life Chance Trust will be headlining the Teignmouth Promenade parkrun on Saturday (June 28) to raise awareness of the work it does to support young people who have experienced a challenging start to life.
Cheque mate: Ashcombe's £9,500 charity contributions

5 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Joanna Bowery

Ten charities benefited from the £9,500 donated by Ashcombe Village Hall last week (Contributed)A tiny village in Teignbridge has distributed £9,500 to charities around Teignbridge as a result of its fundraising efforts. Ashcombe Village Hall runs events throughout the year, including clay shooting, a village fete, the Ashcombe Olympics and a horse and dog show.
False alarm for Teignmouth RNLI

5 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Joanna Bowery

RNLI Teignmouth B-Class lifeboat Claude and Kath outside Teignmouth Lifeboat Station (Jo Bowery / MDA)Volunteer lifeboat crew in Teignmouth responded to a ‘false alarm with good intent’ on Saturday (June 20). Also in the newsTeignmouth Royal National Lifeboat Institute RNLI) was requested to launch its inshore lifeboat, the Claude and Kath, at 7.01pm on Saturday following reports of a person thought to be in difficulty.
Lights, and finally, action

5 days ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Joanna Bowery

The Ness headland is back in the limelight (Chris Clarance)The iconic Ness headland at Shaldon will finally shine in all its glory this summer after Teignbridge District Council switched on the lights on Friday (June 20). Also in the newsShaldon Parish Council became aware that there was a problem with the lights last year when they offered to pay for them to be switched on over the Christmas period.
Your weekly horoscope with Russell Grant

1 week ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Dylan Halliday

You will have a great time if you are entertaining at home. You’re getting on well with everyone but your main focus will be on your family and the domestic scene. It won’t be difficult to get support for your plans and whatever your intentions, you can’t go wrong. Ignoring an issue that is causing tension in the home will not lead to a solution. Pretending problems don’t exist will not make them disappear. Walking away will not help either. If someone is angry, this situation is going to escalate.
Gritters out as roads can't take the heat

1 week ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Joanna Bowery

N’ice weather for gritters (Devon County Council)Devon highways bosses are bringing the county’s gritters out of hibernation to prevent road surfaces from melting in the hot weather. Also in the newsDespite the n’ice weather, Devon County Council is preparing its fleet of gritters to help protect the county’s roads against the heat of the sun. In extreme heat, the tar or bitumen in road surfaces can become soft and sticky.
Liberal Democrat MP Martin Wrigley backs assisted dying bill in historic vote

1 week ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Joanna Bowery

Newton Abbot MP Martin Wrigley voted in favour of legalising assisted dying (MDA )Liberal Democrat MP for Newton Abbot Martin Wrigley was one of 314 MPs to back a bill to legalise assisted dying in a historic vote this afternoon (June 20). Also in the newsThe Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed with a majority of just 23 votes after around four hours of debate. It will now progress to the House where it will face further scrutiny.
Tea-nbridge space brew

1 week ago | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Joanna Bowery

Professor Nigel Mason OBE and Jo Harper with the Camellia Sinensis seedlings that will be used in the research. (Contributed)Astronauts and space visitors could one day enjoy a brew with roots in Teignbridge after tea farmers from Ashburton became involved in an intergalactic research project. Dartmoor Estate Tea has provided twelve young tea plants to scientists who are looking at ways of cultivating the popular beverage in non-earth conditions.