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North Devon Journal
Golden oldie
MARION MCMULLEN celebrates the 100th anniversary of Sir Charlie Chaplin's comedy masterpiece The Gold Rush
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June 12, 2025
North Devon Journal
Council to pay beach owners £250k to exit public loo lease
NORTH Devon Council is paying £250,000 to the owners of Saunton Beach to get out of operating and managing the public toilets.
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June 12, 2025
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Station's friends group win funds to enhance site
BARNSTAPLE railway station is poised for a fresh burst of colour and character, as a £2,500 grant from Great Western Railway (GWR) helps fund a series of improvements including new planters, a unique bug house and historical information boards.
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June 12, 2025
North Devon Journal
Use summer to get winter-ready
IT MAY SEEM A LONG WAY OFF, BUT ACTING NOW COULD PAY OFF WHEN THE WINTER CHILLS ARRIVE. BY SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
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June 12, 2025
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Exhibition outlines plan for 136 homes on town outskirts
A HOUSEBUILDER behind a new development planned for the southern edge of South Molton says residents have responded positively to detailed proposals.
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June 12, 2025
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Homecoming for crazy cabaret star
Musicians’ tribute to Big O and more in stage spectacular
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June 12, 2025
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101-home scheme granted despite local opposition
INFRASTRUCTURE and environmental concerns of more than 700 residents have failed to stop a controversial scheme for 101 homes at Fremington being approved.
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June 12, 2025
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Walking cricketers are all set for their second session
WALKING Cricket has a second date on the ‘fixture list’ this Saturday after a successful debut session at Bideford Cricket Club’s Westward Ho! ground
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June 12, 2025
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Motorists being swindled by fake parking fine scam
A LEGAL expert has warned that a convincing parking fine scam is catching out thousands of motorists - using fake tickets, cloned logos and even real car details to trick people into handing over their bank details.
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June 12, 2025
North Devon Journal
I'm just a civilian, mate, honest!
>> A MEMBER of the public having a sandwich and minding his own business at Braunton Burrow got the fright of his life when an armed French Marine popped up and questioned if he was “an enemy”.
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June 12, 2025
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Family open farm to welcome the flock for Sheep South West
The Stanbury Family look forward to welcoming visitors to their North Devon farm for Sheep South West
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June 12, 2025
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Multinational military exercise at 'perfect' beach used as training for D-Day landings
A MULTINATIONAL marine rehearsal saw a spectacular display of military precision and international co-operation - all at a North Devon beauty spot beloved by holidaymakers.
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June 12, 2025
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Derelict pub to become women's hub
A VACANT pub in Barnstaple is to be used as a women’s centre and community hub.
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June 12, 2025
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Commissioner's findings to be shared to boost accountability
A NEW accountability board to ensure Devon and Cornwall Police is held to account met last month to scrutinise key performance areas.
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June 12, 2025
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School is working hard on improvements after Ofsted inspection
OFSTED inspectors have judged the quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership of Fremington Primary School as all requiring improvement.
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June 12, 2025
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Locals fear field is being turned into traveller site
RESIDENTS have called for action after travellers were seen driving diggers and tearing up land at a remote countryside location in Devon.
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June 12, 2025
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Celebration sees second Pride day bring 900 to park
MORE than 900 people flocked to Victoria Park in Bideford to take part in Bideford Pride, in a day filled with celebration, reflection and support for the local LGBTQ+ community.
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June 12, 2025
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Wreford and Guscott stand firm and guide Nomansland to victory over North Devon
LAST-wicket pair Ashley Wreford, and Nick Guscott steered Nomansland to a one-wicket win over North Devon in Division One of the Blights Motors North Devon League.
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June 12, 2025
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Fleet of electric vans to help cut carbon
TORRIDGE District Council has unveiled a new fleet of electric vehicles as part of a wider move to slash emissions and meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
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June 12, 2025
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'Listen to farmers' says MP as report advises tax bid delay
NORTH Devon’s MP Ian Roome says the Government needs to listen farmers and admit mistakes after a cross-party report was published on its proposed family farm tax.
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June 12, 2025
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Sweeney an exception as he gears up for a Testimonial year at Exeter
SUCH is the state of modern football that testimonials almost seem like a thing of yesteryear, something consigned to the annuls of history along with things like a picked up back-pass to the goalkeeper, drinking a pint in the stands, or large sweeping terraces packed with supporters.
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June 12, 2025
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Cricket club benefits from council grant
COMMUNITY facilities in Newton Tracey are being boosted by public open space funding from North Devon Council.
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June 12, 2025
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Ambitious rewilding plan to transform Exmoor land
AN AMBITIOUS three-and-a-half-year plan to transform 320 hectares of land near Simonsbath has been announced by Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA), aiming to boost biodiversity, community involvement and cultural heritage at its Driver site.
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June 12, 2025
North Devon Journal
ENERGY EFFICIENT
On the market for the first time since its construction in 2017, Sunflower House is a detached contemporary New England-style home that is under 10 minutes from Barnstaple, and 20 to 30 minutes from Instow and North Devon beaches.
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June 12, 2025
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Council buys up new builds with funds
MORE than £1 million of funding to reduce housing pressures in Tor- ridge is being been used to pur- chase five properties at East-the- Water, Bideford.
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June 12, 2025
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Beach app expanding
AN award-nominated beach safety and planning app has officially launched across Devon.
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June 12, 2025
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Access improved to coastline and beach thanks to government funds
MORE than £70,000 has been invested in projects to make the North Devon countryside more accessible to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including new beach wheelchairs and improved walking trails.
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June 12, 2025
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IT'S KONA BE A MUST
LATEST VERSION OF HYUNDAI'S STANDOUT SUV OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
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June 12, 2025
North Devon Journal
Conference aims to help disadvantaged students
AN academy in North Devon has brought together dozens of education professionals from across the South West for a major conference aimed at tackling disadvantage in schools.
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June 12, 2025
North Devon Journal
How to value your family heirlooms
BARGAIN HUNT'S CAROLINE HAWLEY OFFERS UP HER TOP TIPS. BY CAMILLA FOSTER
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