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North Devon Journal
Groovy baby! Soapbox supporters having a ball in swinging '60s
WESTWARD Ho! is set to be transformed into a scene straight from the swinging sixties as a flamboyant Austin Powers-themed charity ball returns this summer complete with outlandish costumes, live music, and a race of wacky carts.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
AUSTRAL'S SOFTER FOCUS
MORE COMFORT AND STYLE BUT BRITS STILL MISS RENAULT SUSPENSION UPGRADES
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Centre's success with award in first year is child's play
An imaginative children's role play centre in Devon has been crowned North Devon Business of the Year, just 11 months after opening its doors.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Historic building of former bank could be restored in flats proposal
A PROMINENT former bank building in South Molton could be converted into flats and a retail unit.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Lions lost 'in all aspects' says Bideford's Ford
>> DEVON Lions lost a 40-over match at Bovey Tracey by two wickets in a game marking the host club's 175th anniversary celebrations.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
NOW IS THE TIME TO PAY ATTENTION TO BLOOMING ROSES ON YOUR PATCH
JUNE is peak flowering season for roses. Whether scrambling up walls and trellises or growing in borders or pots, they are the essence of an English country garden, and remain a firm favourite with gardeners.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Immerse yourself in shoreline story
Burn the Curtain will bring 'Tales from the Wild Shore' to Hele Beach next month
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Developers break ground at 150-home development
A MAJOR housing project has officially broken ground in North Devon, with construction underway on 150 new homes in the village of Landkey.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Any colour but always green
Environmentally-conscious, stylish spaces are where it's at, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Clubs urged to be on guard after spate of equipment thefts
SPORTS clubs throughout Devon and Cornwall are being urged to be on their guard following a spate of burglaries which has seen expensive machinery stolen from their grounds.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Land charge team honour
NORTH Devon Council's land charges team has earned national recognition after being highly commended at the 2025 Land Data Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
How to deal with your late loved one's debt
EXPERTS SHARE THE BEST WAYS TO HANDLE THEIR ESTATE. BY LARA OWEN
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Hundreds attend memorial service for co-founder of children's charity
THE daughter of Eddie Farwell, co-founder of Children's Hospice South West (CHSW), told his memorial service last week that seeing so much appreciation of him gave her 'comfort.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
National award for team tackling flooding
A PIONEERING project aimed at tackling the threat of flooding in Devon has won a national award for its innovative approach to resilience.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
What can the matter be?
If the intention is for it to attract visitors, then to have less, rather than more, parking spaces is completely nonsensical
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
The forgotten hero of an outlandish plot to fool the Nazis
AUTHOR ERIN EDWARDS REVEALS THE SECRET ROMANCE BEHIND A CUNNING MILITARY OPERATION THAT HELPED CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Fire service spent £6m less than its budget last year due to lower costs
LOWER-THAN-PREDICTED pay rises and an unexpected windfall have helped give Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service a £6 million boost.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Project for world's largest floating wind farms 'brings opportunities'
NORTH Devon could be set to benefit from an 'exciting new frontier' as the UK leads a new era in offshore renewable energy, with two of the world's largest floating windfarms set to be developed off the coast.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
COUNTRY RETREAT
Set in one of North Devon's most picturesque locations, Clifden is just a short stroll from the dramatic Abbotsham Cliffs and the South West Coast Path, under a mile from the charming village of Abbotsham, and one and a half miles from the coastal village of Westward Ho!.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Service helps people with social needs gain independence
DEVON County Council used Learning Disability Week last week to highlight the work of its Reaching For Independence (RFI) service, which supports people with social care needs to develop life skills and promote independence.
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June 26, 2025
North Devon Journal
Wine importer's new shop launches with town scheme
A WINE importer who has been hosting wine tasting events for the last two years has set up shop in Bideford.
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June 19, 2025
North Devon Journal
Cyclist to finally complete epic challenge
A NORTH Devon cyclist’s ambition to ride from Land's End to John O’Groats is set to be finally completed after six decades.
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June 19, 2025
North Devon Journal
Bid for new solar farm will be fifth in area
A NEW solar farm is being proposed on 108 acres of land at Braunton together with a sub station, cabling and fencing.
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June 19, 2025
North Devon Journal
COURT couture
LARA OWEN looks at the game-changing fashion on display at Wimbledon over the last 100 years
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June 19, 2025
North Devon Journal
Vacant shop becomes new council help hub in town
NORTH Devon Council has opened a new base in Barnstaple to help residents.
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June 19, 2025
North Devon Journal
Work set to start to revamp historic building for cultural regeneration
WORK will begin soon on a major project to redevelop Barnstaple’s Bridge Chambers into an arts and culture destination for the town.
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June 19, 2025
North Devon Journal
Acclaimed artists bring Wild Folk project for Solstice celebration
A UNIQUE fusion of storytelling and stained glass will take centre stage this summer as acclaimed artist and author Jackie Morris joins glass artist Tamsin Abbott to unveil their collaborative project, Wild Folk: Tales From the Stones, in the heart of Exmoor.
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June 19, 2025
North Devon Journal
Barnstaple get busy for new football season
BARNSTAPLE Town have confirmed that Lee Gardiner will be returning to Mill Road next season - and will be the new Robins' captain.
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June 19, 2025
North Devon Journal
Beware heat stroke danger of a hot dog
My Old English sheepdog is nine months old and has his first summer this year. What are the main hazards to be aware of?
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June 19, 2025
North Devon Journal
Careers fair 'first of many'
HUNDREDS of job seekers were welcomed to a new careers fair in Barnstaple.
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