Monthly publication the Ottery Gazette has picked up first place in the National Parish Magazine awards in the month of its 100th issue. It was the first time the valued town publication had entered t

OTTERY has the best parish magazine in the country.

Monthly publication the Ottery Gazette has picked up first place in the National Parish Magazine awards in the month of its 100th issue.

It was the first time the valued town publication had entered the competition.

Publisher John Gaffney said: "It's very rewarding for the effort, we put in a lot of hours. It's good for the town. We wouldn't have existed without the traders who have supported us and our many contributors.