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North Devon Journal
'Porcelain Poltergeist' back up to old tricks
EVERY Christmas, something - or someone - is smashing hand made pottery at a craft collective in one of North Devon's oldest buildings.
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November 27, 2025
North Devon Journal
£100k boost for sports facilities includes new multi-use games area
MORE than £100,000 has been allocated by Torridge District Council to improve sports facilities in Westward Ho!
1 min |
November 27, 2025
North Devon Journal
Man arrested for damaging ambulance with hammer
A MAN from North Devon has been arrested after damaging an ambulance with a hammer.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
North Devon Journal
Most students to be spared arduous trip to college with Petroc merger
A MERGER between two colleges is expected to expand the number of students attending Petroc in North Devon by 800.
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November 27, 2025
North Devon Journal
Fayre gives glowing reflection of town's festive spirit
FAMILIES flocked to Great Torrington as the town centre was transformed into a festive hub for its annual Christmas Fayre, with music, market stalls and merriment spreading through the streets.
1 min |
November 27, 2025
North Devon Journal
Beauty spot's refill station helps in bid to cut plastic
VISITORS to a popular beauty spot can now top up their bottles for free, thanks to a new refill station aimed at tackling plastic waste.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
North Devon Journal
Shipyard helps transform economy and rebuild UK's maritime power
THE Governor of the Bank of England has praised the economic impact of Appledore shipyard in transforming Britain's maritime future and its past.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
North Devon Journal
Town gears up for festive lights switch-on celebration
PREPARATIONS are under way for Barnstaple’s annual Christmas lights switch-on next week.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
North Devon Journal
Shipyard helps transform economy and rebuild UK’s maritime power
THE Governor of the Bank of England has praised the economic impact of Appledore shipyard in transforming Britain’s maritime future and its past.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
North Devon Journal
Determined stroke survivor Cliff back on board to win national title
A STROKE survivor who once feared he'd never stand again has defied the odds to win a national para surfing title - just over a decade after a devastating brain injury changed his life.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
North Devon Journal
Town gears up for festive lights switch-on celebration
PREPARATIONS are under way for Barnstaple’s annual Christmas lights switch-on next week.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
North Devon Journal
Determined stroke survivor Cliff back on board to win national title
A STROKE survivor who once feared he'd never stand again has defied the odds to win a national para surfing title - just over a decade after a devastating brain injury changed his life.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
North Devon Journal
Beauty spot's refill station helps in bid to cut plastic
VISITORS to a popular beauty spot can now top up their bottles for free, thanks to a new refill station aimed at tackling plastic waste.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
North Devon Journal
School opens new learning hub to promote inclusion
A NEW learning hub tailored for students with autism and complex communication needs has been officially opened by the Mayor of Barnstaple, offering fresh support within the mainstream school system.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
North Devon Journal
'Mosh pit' mayhem for commuters fighting for space on train to Exeter
COMMUTERS say they're being pushed, shoved and even injured during the evening rush-hour train from Exeter to Barnstaple, as overcrowding on the line reaches boiling point.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
North Devon Journal
Public support sees £30k raised for otter charity to create new centre
WILDLIFE charity has been handed a lifeline after supporters rallied to raise more than double its £15,000 target in just three weeks - saving its rescue centre from closure.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
North Devon Journal
Back to drawing board for plans to convert former library into gym
CONTROVERSIAL plans to convert the historic former Bideford Library into a gym with solar panels and air source heat pumps are going back to the drawing board because of concerns over visual and noise impacts.
1 min |
November 13, 2025
North Devon Journal
Dangerous dog bites child at wake despite warnings
A DRUNKEN dog owner must pay £1,500 in compensation after one of his animals bit a 12-year-old at a funeral wake.
2 min |
November 13, 2025
North Devon Journal
Mystery how heirloom ended up 400 miles from home
MYSTERY surrounds how an 18th century mourning ring commemorating the wife of a MP and North Devon land owner made its way 400 miles to a field in Tyne and Wear.
1 min |
November 06, 2025
North Devon Journal
Five teens arrested over arson offences freed on bail as person still missing in house fire
FOUR boys and a girl aged between 13 and 15 arrested after a house fire in Bideford have been released on police bail.
3 min |
November 06, 2025
North Devon Journal
Neighbours forced out of homes by fire grateful for community support
NEIGHBOURS evacuated following a devastating fire in Bideford have been reuniting at a local food bank as they come to terms with the horror that’s unfolded in their community.
3 min |
November 06, 2025
North Devon Journal
Hospital redevelopment starts as £22.7m is granted
>> Staff at North Devon District Hospital will soon benefit from modern accommodation as part of a £22.7m redevelopment backed by the government
2 min |
October 30, 2025
North Devon Journal
Grants scheme to help benefit the town
COMMUNITY groups in Barnstaple are being encouraged to apply for funding as the town council opens applications for its annual and strategic community grants.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
North Devon Journal
HRH honour for 75 years of British Wool
THE Princess Royal made a visit to North Devon last week to mark British Wool's 75th anniversary.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
North Devon Journal
No late night bus means people can't see shows
THE lack of a late night bus service from Torrington is stopping people having a night out, it's been claimed.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
North Devon Journal
Mum tells of moment son, 2, dug up bones on beach
A MUM has told of the moment her two-year-old son dug up human bones while playing on Saunton Sands.
2 min |
October 23, 2025
North Devon Journal
Classmates reunite while raising money for hospice
A GROUP of former classmates who last walked out of school together nearly half a century ago have reunited for a nostalgic get-together - raising £600 for a local hospice in the process.
1 min |
October 23, 2025
North Devon Journal
Piano Bike Girl 'gutted' by theft of van with all her kit
A TRAVELLING musician has cancelled her upcoming tour after a van containing her costumes and equipment was stolen.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
North Devon Journal
'Supergran' fulfils wish to visit charity she helped to establish 30 years ago
A FORMER volunteer affectionately nicknamed 'SuperGran' has fulfilled her longstanding wish to revisit the children’s hospice she helped to establish more than 30 years ago.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
North Devon Journal
Probe after human bones found on beach
HUMAN bones have been found on a beach in North Devon.
1 min |