The Okehampton Times

The Okehampton Times is a long-standing local weekly newspaper serving the town of Okehampton and the surrounding areas in West Devon, England. It provides hyper-local news coverage, community updates, and local advertising services. The publication is part of a cluster of local titles that have historically documented the rural life and developments of the West Country.

Originally part of the Tindle Newspaper Group, the publication transitioned ownership as part of a strategic acquisition. Today, it is owned and operated by Newsquest Media Group, one of the largest regional news publishers in the United Kingdom. This ownership provides the local title with the digital infrastructure and financial backing of a major media corporation while maintaining its focus on local journalism in Devon. Newsquest itself is a subsidiary of the American mass media giant Gannett Co., Inc., headquartered in Virginia.

While the editorial content is produced locally in Devon to ensure authentic community representation, the physical printing and technical distribution of the newspaper are integrated into Newsquest's broader UK-based logistical networks. The brand remains a staple of Devon's media landscape, bridging the gap between traditional print journalism and modern digital news delivery.