AN UP and coming young tennis player from Bude has been highlighted as one of the brightest talents in the country, after he was included on the Lawn Tennis Association's (LTA) Aegon FutureStars programme.

Eight-year-old Louis Davey, who trains at the Tarka Tennis Centre, has earned his place on the programme following a successful year on court and will now receive added support from the LTA.

The Aegon FutureStars programme recognises and supports some of the best juniors in the country based on the individual player's talent ID assessment for players aged 13 and under, and rankings for all other age groups.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.