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	X-cellent games come to Barnstaple THOUSANDS of young people and their families will descend on Barnstaple tomorrow (Sunday) for a sporting event with a real X factor. The hotly-anticipated Devon Games to Inspire will feature more than 1,400 young athletes from schools around Devon. And... » MORE

Flamin' barbie...

A summer barbecue almost became too hot to handle after fire crews were called to deal with a burning gas regulator at a Chivenor home this afternoon (Sunday.) Upon arrival at 2.30pm today the Barnstaple crew discovered the barbecue gas regulator had caug... » MORE

Flaming van

BARNSTAPLE fire fighters were called to put out a blazing Transit van at a private yard on Chivenor Business Park this afternoon (Sunday.) Two crew members donned breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire at about 1.45pm.... » MORE

Fire crew gets the bird in Ilfracombe

FIRE crews got the bird after carrying out a rescue in Ilfracombe yesterday (Saturday) afternoon. Literally in fact, as they released a black bird which had become trapped in netting on top of the Olde Thatched Inn at Hillsborough. The Ilfracombe crew use... » MORE

Treasures of the Earth on show at Combe Martin Museum

ANYONE who has ever been inspired by Indiana Jones or the exploits of Time Team to go hunting for historical treasures might discover a new archaeology exhibition at Combe Martin Museum is just for them. Treasures from the Earth tells the story of archaeo... » MORE

Torrington unites to help domestic abuse victims

TORRINGTON shops and businesses are to help in a new campaign against domestic abuse. They are taking part in J9, a programme to raise awareness and help victims. It is named in memory of Janine Mundy, who was tragically murdered by her husband in Camborn... » MORE

Chefs' corner at Bideford Farmers' Market

A Chefs Corner project by Torridge District Council will be cooking off the summer season with an exciting event at the popular Farmers Market on Bideford Quay on Saturday, July 11. In what is expected to be the first of a regular fortnightly kitchen... » MORE

Merton vintage vehicles - and ride in the school bus

MORE than 100 vintage vehicles are entered for the second Merton Vintage Car Rally and Summer Fayre. Since the first successful event the word has spread and entries have been received from North and South Devon, Cornwall and everywhere in between. As w... » MORE

Evolution on Exmoor

DARWINS aplenty have been calling into Combe Martin Museum as part of a Darwin in Devon exhibition to mark 200 years since the naturalist s birth. The children of Combe Martin Pre-school serenaded Mr Darwin, alias museum volunteer Graham Pink, on his birt... » MORE

Sinfonia’s Barnstaple church date

NORTH Devon Sinfonia s annual visit to St Peter s Church, Barnstaple, is on July 18, at 7.30pm, and will be raising funds for North Devon Hospice. In its first charity collaboration, the orchestra wished to support a key local organisation that does impor... » MORE

Blazing car clogs holiday route

HEAVY traffic clogged the popular holiday route of the A399 at Brayford on Friday afternoon as fire fighters dealt with a car ablaze on the highway. A crew from South Molton attended the incident, the cause of which is thought to be accidental, at 2.25pm.... » MORE

Ilfracombe gallery celebrates birthday in style

ILFRACOMBE Art Gallery is celebrating its fifth year in its seafront home and is looking forward to seeing a few new faces through the doors this summer season. The gallery – on the ground floor of the Emmanuel Church building in Wilder Road, opposite the... » MORE

Hair styling a snip for North Devon students

NORTH Devon College s NVQ 3 hairdressing students proved they are among the best snippers in the country after getting into the finals of the Guild/HairBoo Photo Stylist Competition 2009, sponsored by Schwarzkopf. The students were entered into the Junio... » MORE

Car catches fire after collision with Hatherleigh wall

FIRE fighters were called to Sanctuary Lane in Hatherleigh at just before 9pm last night (Friday) after a car collided with a wall and flames erupted. The occupants of the vehicle were already free and clear. The Hatherleigh crew used two hose reels to p... » MORE

Further twist in the 'tail' for Torrington's Viper

TORRINGTON S mystery benefactor The Viper, has now been joined by The Leopard, The Grass Snake and The Jackal, reports Dr Harry Cramp. On Wednesday, the Gazette reported how The Viper has been sending £1 coins and short messages from all over the world to... » MORE

Thanks for a great event and see you next year!

AN open letter from the Oceanfest team: The GoldCoast Oceanfest 2009 has come and gone and the organisers, once again, wish to express their gratitude to everyone who helped make this year s event a success. Jason Mraz and special guest, Newton Faulkner,... » MORE

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