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North Devon Journal
Celebrations as lifeboat station marks milestone 200 years and wedding day
SPECIAL celebrations have been marked by Appledore RNLI marking its 200 year birthday and a double crew wedding.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Festival steams ahead with plan for bigger event
LYNTON and Lynmouth are already planning a bigger Steampunk festival next year after elaborate costumes and peculiar pastimes filled the towns' streets.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Bishops Tawton
Norman and Gwen Rider, 01271 322109; gwen@ rider-family.co.uk
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Services could merge to aid kids
THE leader of Plymouth City Council says he is willing to work with other local authorities in the county to merge some services if it means vulnerable children will have better life chances.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Record-breaking county show after celebration of rural life
THIS year’s Devon County Show looks set to be a record-breaking year in terms of visitor numbers.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Woolsery
PARISH COUNCIL
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Rare crossing of viaduct enjoyed by 2,000 with historic celebrations
THOUSANDS of visitors were given a rare chance to walk across one of North Devon’s most iconic landmarks as the Chelfham Viaduct opened to the public for only the second time in its 130-year history.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Tributes to 'lovely boy' who died in crash week before 23rd birthday
A YOUNG man who died in a crash in North Devon has been named as 22-year-old Connor Hobbs.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Food group which championed best of the west collapses into administration
MYSTERY surrounds the collapse into administration of the UK's largest independent regional food group, Taste of the West.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Pupils name £2m robot in hands-on visit to hospital
A GROUP of primary school children have named a state-of-the-art £2 million surgical robot 'HERO' after an immersive visit to North Devon District Hospital.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Memories of World War II
MAY I add to your letters offering memories of life during the Second World War.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Performing arts students take on Legally Blonde stage musical
PETROC performing Arts will take to the stage next month for their 2025 musical production of Legally Blonde!
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Trampoline star is picked for SW squad
A STUDENT from Bideford College has vaulted her way into the South West Trampoline Squad after clinching gold at a high-level competition.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
VILLAGE SETTING
Here is a chance to own an historic, coastal property in Appledore that has been a decades-long subject for photographers and artists.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Railway plan off the tracks after committee’s refusal
HOPES of reinstating part of an Exmoor railway line have been dashed after the park's planning committee voted overwhelmingly to refuse the scheme.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Community grants offer from housebuilder
HOUSEBUILDER Cavanna Homes is asking charities and community groups in North Molton to get their applications in for grant support as the Devon-based construction company launches a new fund to support deserving organisations in the village.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Gardener recognised with prestigous honour for 50 years of nuture at venue
A NORTH Devon gardener who has nurtured one of the region’s most celebrated gardens for over 50 years has been awarded one of the highest honours in British horticulture.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Landmark role to improve safety in rural community
DEVON'S first Tri-Service Safety Officer (TSSO) has officially taken up post in Holsworthy, marking a major step in community safety.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
View to a grill
FIVE BRILLIANT BUYS TO FIRE UP NATIONAL BBQ WEEK. BY SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Key early wickets set Hatherleigh on course
HATHERLEIGH put their defeat A Division defeat by Cullompton behind them with a 122-run win at Kilmington.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Help to take climate action
COMMUNITIES across Devon are set to benefit from a new climate action initiative thanks to £1.5 million in National Lottery funding.
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May 29, 2025
North Devon Journal
Tax-free saving doesn't have to be taxing
FINANCIAL EXPERTS EXPLAIN EXACTLY WHAT INDIVIDUAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ARE, WHO SHOULD OPEN ONE, AND WHAT THE BENEFITS ARE FOR YOU. BY SARA KEENAN
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May 22, 2025
North Devon Journal
'Cosmic folk' singer makes tour date
ACCLAIMED Canadian songwriter Dana Sipos will play a date in North Devon as part of her current tour.
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May 22, 2025
North Devon Journal
National park reaps rewards of £1.2m funds for farming
Exmoor National Park Authority confirmed its FiPL allocation for the past year had risen to £1.2 million to deliver environmental and community schemes
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May 22, 2025
North Devon Journal
People will see Bideford boys in big fights
>>BIDEFORD Boxing Club members have been travelling the country, sparring with the sport's best in England and Wales in preparation for big upcoming fights.
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May 22, 2025
North Devon Journal
Look east for a European city break bargain
The Latvian capital Riga has regained its position as Europe's best value city for a short break for the first time in over a decade.
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May 22, 2025
North Devon Journal
Author's sequel to War Horse comes home for tour finale
THE national tour of the stage version of Devon author Michael Morpurgo’s Farm Boy will finish with performances in Barnstaple next week.
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May 22, 2025
North Devon Journal
Half of county's waste recycled
DEVON recycles half of its 361,000 tonnes of waste, a new study has revealed.
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May 22, 2025
North Devon Journal
Climate change and wet winters threaten water quality
EXTREME winter rainfall - set to become more frequent with climate change - is overwhelming the ability of farmland to regulate pollution, putting water quality and aquatic eco-systems at growing risk.
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May 22, 2025
North Devon Journal
Community spirit shows at VE day commemorations
RESIDENTS of Bideford came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a poignant evening of remembrance and celebration held at Pollyfield.
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