Okehampton Times

The Okehampton Times is a relatively new addition to the Tindle Newspaper Group, starting its journey in 1976. Despite its youth, it has become a trusted source of news for the local community. Originally launched as a tabloid, the Times was first owned by Mirror Group Newspapers and then by West of England Newspapers, based in Plymouth. In 1984, it was acquired by Tindle Newspapers.

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Torridge takeaway given new five-star food hygiene rating

3 days ago | okehampton-today.co.uk | Lesley-Anne Kelly

It means that of Torridge's 48 takeaways with ratings, 33 have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.
Long delays after crash on A30 at Cheriton Bishop

2 weeks ago | okehampton-today.co.uk | Will Goddard

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Buckland Monachorum ladies are indoor softball cricket champions

3 weeks ago | okehampton-today.co.uk | Guy Boswell

Moorland Maidens were triumphant as Devon Champions of Indoor Softball Cricket. (Chris Cottrell)The West Devon-based Moorland Maidens are the newly crowned Devon Indoor Softball Cricket Champions 2025. The Moorland Maidens have continued their winning streak at the Devon Indoor Softball Cricket finals held at St Luke’s School, Exeter.
North Tawton Town Council surgeries start

3 weeks ago | okehampton-today.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

Meet councillors at the community centre (Submitted)North Tawton Town Council is starting Saturday morning ‘surgeries’ to allow people the chance to meet and talk to the councillors. Also in the newsThe first surgery is on Saturday, April 12 from 10am to 12 noon at North Tawton Community Centre on Barton Street, alongside the Repair Cafe. The event is a chance to meet councillors, make suggestions, ask questions and raise concerns about services and facilities in the town.
Good news as food hygiene ratings given to six Torridge establishments

4 weeks ago | okehampton-today.co.uk | Adam Care

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to six of Torridge’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.
Music and words concert for Okehampton Library

1 month ago | okehampton-today.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

A concert entitled ‘The Food of Love’ is aid of Okehampton Library is being held at the Ockment Centre on Saturday, March 29. Also in the newsThe concert, at 7.30pm, is being organised by the Friends of Okehampton Library to raise vital funds for various works and projects in the library.
North Tawton WI display in post office window

1 month ago | okehampton-today.co.uk | Will Goddard

The WI display in the window of North Tawton's post office (Contributed)A NEW display about North Tawton Women’s Institute can now be seen in the window of the town’s post office. It features a variety of photographs, crafts and information about what the WI does. “Ever wondered what WIs get up to?” a spokesperson said. “From needle-felting to willow weaving, from glass fusion to dorodango and everything in between is just the tip of our WI iceberg.
Torridge establishment handed new food hygiene rating

1 month ago | okehampton-today.co.uk | Adam Care

Credit by (Victoria Jones) (PA Archive)A Torridge drinking establishment has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating. Also in the newsThe Blacksmiths Arms, a pub, bar or nightclub at Blacksmiths Arms, 23 Torrington Street, Bideford, Devon was given the score after assessment on February 5, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. It means that of Torridge's 90 pubs, bars and nightclubs with ratings, 69 have ratings of five and none have zero ratings. More About:
Good news as food hygiene ratings given to two Torridge establishments

2 months ago | okehampton-today.co.uk | Will Grimond

Credit by (Victoria Jones) (PA Archive)New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Torridge’s pubs, bars or nightclubs, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them both. Also in the newsThe Pint And Post, at St Giles On The Heath, Launceston, Devon was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on February 18. And Antico @ The New Inn, at The New Inn, Roborough, Winkleigh, Devon was also given a score of five on February 13.
Call for crossing outside St James Primary

2 months ago | okehampton-today.co.uk | Sarah Pitt

Parents are calling for a proper pedestrian crossing across Crediton Road beside St James Primary School, Okehampton. Picture: Google Street View. (Google Street View)Parents whose children go to school at St James Primary School in Okehampton are campaigning for a safe crossing across the busy road outside the school. The campaign for a pedestrian crossing over Crediton Road is being led by nearby resident Helen Holman who warns there is ‘an accident waiting to happen’.