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North Devon Journal
Screen insiders look to focus film and TV attention on area with new project
TORRIDGE is ready for its close-up as a star of the silver screen, thanks to a new initiative that aims to transform the district into a hotspot for film and TV productions.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Scheme to protect countryside has an extra £30m up for grabs
FARMERS and landowners in North Devon have been thrown a financial lifeline, as a major government-backed scheme to protect the countryside is extended by another year.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Teaming up for progress on better railways
WORK is underway to modernise North Devon's railway services with the goal of two-services an hour and faster journeys on the Tarka Line.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Match anglers enjoying hay-day as numbers are high at Stafford Moor
MATCH anglers have been enjoying some outstanding match results at Stafford Moor where Ben Everdon won a recent match with a huge haul totalling 318lb 7oz.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Money laundering crackdown focuses on barbershops
BARBERSHOPS in Braunton and Barnstaple were targeted in a nationwide operation against money laundering.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Vulnerable man subjected to 'mean and degrading' attack by group
FOUR people have been convicted of subjecting a vulnerable man to a violent ordeal which included blowing chilli powder in his eyes.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Police probe into horrific abuse at notorious former boarding school
FORMER students who allege they were subjected to horrific physical and sexual abuse at a notorious Devon boarding school in the 1970s and 80s have issued a fresh demand for justice.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Cash for not one but two cuddle beds as appeal smashes target to hit £85k
FROM samba beats to cuddle beds, a wave of community kindness has swept through North Devon, raising a staggering £84,837 to bring comfort and closeness to those in their final days, all for the love of a proper cuddle.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
It's third time lucky for Barum against Brixham
ARNSTAPLE and Brixham both have a point to prove when they square-up for the third time this season - this time in the last eight of the Papa John's Regional Championship.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Bideford finish pre-season recruitment
>>BIDEFORD'S close-season recruitment process has been completed with the capture of two more new faces.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Celebrating 50 years of The Plough
FIFTY years ago, The Plough Arts Centre opened its doors with a mission to bring the community together through theatre, film, art, and live performance.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
New cameras set to protect £280k play park revamp
CCTV is to be upgraded at a playpark in Bideford which became a target for vandals.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Australian batsman Faber jets in to sign for for Braunton
BRAUNTON have strengthened their squad for the return of B Division cricket to Kelsey by signing Aussie batter Kyle Faber.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Revamped adventure site set for future with rebrand
A MUCH-LOVED adventure centre has unveiled its bold new identity — complete with a sensory garden, revamped lodges and some rather furry new residents.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Death of the dollar is suicide
PART Four in our series: the global shift away from the US dollar.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Quay wall work starts ahead of maritime innovation centre bid
CONSTRUCTION has started on a new quay wall in Appledore as the first major step in delivering the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Water saving fund helps community projects
AROUND 2.5 million litres of tap water is expected to be saved over the next five years with South West Water's community funding for water-saving projects in the region.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Historian Peter honoured at first cultural awards
T was all art and soul in Barnstaple as North Devon celebrated its creative heartbeat with a night of top tunes, inspiring talent and cultural kudos.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Hang out bunting to mark 80th VE day celebrations
NORTH Devon residents are being urged to roll out the bunting and mark a momentous anniversary, as the region prepares to commemorate 80 years since the end of the Second World War.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Cows swim for their lives
A HERD of cattle had to swim to safety after heavy rainfall cut them off.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
THE FUTURE IS GREEN
SAM WYLIE-HARRIS is full of ideas for sustainable upgrades to make your home more eco-friendly ahead of World Earth Day on April 22
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Thank you for your support
LOVE Braunton and Save Our Sands are writing to inform you about upcoming legal submission in respect of the White Cross' windfarm onshore cable route application (application 77576).
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Cash in with cashback
WHEN it comes to making your money go further, the first port of call is to pare back spending.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
‘Leisure firm's financial woes won't impact taxpayer’
TORRIDGE District Council has confirmed that council taxpayers won't lose out after a company it used for its leisure centres went into administration.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
HAS PERIOD FEATURES
Set on the edge of the rural village of Kings Nympton, The Laurels is a charming period cottage with attractive good-sized gardens and scope for improvement.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Life-saving drive to prevent heartbreak
A NORTH Devon college is helping to stop tragedy in its tracks by offering free cardiac screenings that could save lives before symptoms even begin.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Mayor calls on residents to saddle up for a hoedown
RESIDENTS of Barnstaple are being urged to polish their cowboy boots and saddle up for a toe-tapping evening of country music - all in aid of two local charities.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
Kindness and giveaways spreads positivity at market
LOCALS got more than their usual shopping fix at South Molton Pannier Market, as unsuspecting visitors walked away with hampers, vouchers and warm-hearted cheer.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
How spending on SEND will be poll campaign issue
HERE'S one issue that virtually all of Devon's prospective councillors will bring up as they door-knock residents as part of their election campaigns.
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April 24, 2025
North Devon Journal
North Molton
A bluebell walk through the estate park, with the kind permission of George Stucley and Mrs Sally Worthington, takes place on Saturday, May 10, meeting in the Square at 10.15am for a 10.30am start and followed by sausage baps, cake and beverages in the Victory Hall.
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