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North Devon Journal
Landlords mark 20 years at helm of hostelry which is a 'cornerstone of the community'
THE White Hart Hotel isn’t just a place to grab a pint, it’s a cornerstone of the community, where regulars can come in out of the cold for support and a sense of belonging.
3 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Police appeal over masked men
POLICE are investigating after two men were seen acting suspiciously in a North Devon town.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Library gathers regional award and bids for UK title
BRAUNTON Library has been crowned South West England’s Library of the Year in The British Book Awards 2025.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Couple transform derelict farm with two luxurious holiday lets
A DERELICT farm has been given a new lease of life - and a luxury twist - thanks to a couple's four-year labour of love and a dream involving trout.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
COUNTRY SETTING
Lying in an accessible part of north Devon, near to the north / mid Devon border, with easy access to the North Devon Link Road, this productive livestock and arable farm has a spacious house, extensive buildings and yards, plus pasture and arable land.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Barum need big second leg to defeat Brixham
BARNSTAPLE coach Winston James wants his side to remember the game plan when they square up to Brixham this Saturday in the second leg of the Papa John's Championship quarter-final.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Domestic abuse suspects arrested in day of action
DEVON and Cornwall Police arrested 65 people on suspicion of domestic abuse offences during a dedicated day of action.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Sunny debut for market's spring celebration time
BARNSTAPLE was buzzing as North Devon SPRINGfest made a sunny debut, transforming the historic pannier market into a vibrant hub of flavours, creativity and family-friendly entertainment.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
CALIFORNIA SCHEMING...
With vivid colours and big impact, Californian lilac is a dream in spring
2 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Corruption, duels and bribery claims mire a former MP
Revealing some of the history behind the faces that adorn the portraits of Barnstaple's Guildhall, researcher Nigel Salsbury continues our 2025 series on past notable figures
2 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Iconic ice cream truck features on medal for runners keepsake
RUNNERS in this year's Bideford 10k will be going the extra mile for more than just glory with a new medal shaped like the town's favourite ice cream van and the chance to qualify for national honours.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Upsetting child poverty figures
AS many as three out of every seven children are living in poverty in Devon's most deprived neighbourhoods.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Fantastic quality of dairy brings on bidding in spring sale
AUCTIONEERS at Kivells have reported a 'tremendous trade' and 'spirited bidding' for more than 140 dairy animals at the Spring Challenge Show and Sale.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
CCTV bid by solar farm firm aims to reduce vandalism and theft on site
The 56 pole-mounted CCTV cameras around the 34-acre perimeter will be coated green to minimise visual effect
2 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Artist's life and legacy is showcased
HISTORY buffs and curious creatives alike are in for a treat as the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon launches a packed programme of exhibitions, family events and photography accolades.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Another win: Bideford finish season in style
BIDEFORD'S late-season great form continued when they signed off their Southern League Division One South campaign with a fine 2-0 win against Westbury Town.
1 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
'Perfect storm' puts 25 Dogs Trust jobs at risk at North Devon centre
DOGS Trust Ilfracombe could be transformed into a dedicated fostering hub under new proposals announced by the UK's largest dog welfare charity - a move that would place 25 jobs at risk of redundancy.
2 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
BORN TO BE WILDE
OSCAR WILDE FOUND HIMSELF IN COURT 130 YEARS AGO. MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS AT THE TUMULTUOUS LIFE OF THE WRITER AND WIT
3 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Folk greats team up with Salt Path author for music and prose project
Saltlines, a project by Gigspanner Big Band and author Raynor Winn, comes to The Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington
2 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Has your pension pot got a few missing pieces?
TRACKING DOWN LOST CONTRIBUTIONS AND DECIDING WHETHER TO COMBINE THEM COULD BE KEY TO SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE.
4 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
Springtime and beauty of Torridge among wonders of bestselling author's new work
AFTER going to the GP with what he thought was indigestion last year, bestselling children's author Sir Michael Morpurgo found himself undergoing a triple heart bypass and an enforced break from writing.
5 min |
May 01, 2025
North Devon Journal
£4.7m grant to pay for 110 extra police boots on ground
MORE police officers will be on the beat in Devon and Cornwall paid for by a £4.7 million grant from the Home Office.
1 min |
April 24, 2025
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.
1 min |
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.
1 min |
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.
3 min |
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.
2 min |
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.
2 min |
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.
2 min |
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.
4 min |
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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