NINE-year-old William Heard has been hard at work on his tennis this year, and in his own words, 'summer 2013 has been epic!'

'I have played at least four times a week at both Launceston and Wadebridge at club and training sessions, and also played matches all over Devon and Cornwall, including Penzance, Newquay, Ilfracome, Plymouth, Launceston and Wadebridge.

'Thanks to the hard work and encouragement of my coach James Brobin, I have had both wins and losses against some amazing players of the same age and older.'

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