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‘Rebirth of the Tavern’: Meet Barnstaple’s newest music venue

The historic town-centre pub and nightspot has opened its transformed Tavern Live Lounge with a professional-standard stage show courtesy of the man behind Strictly’s lighting – and there are plans for an academy for young musicians

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Whitehall should pay '£4m' cost of bid to redraw Devon, says council

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Five aftershocks recorded following Devon earthquake

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Pictures - North Devon remembers as communities honour the fallen

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Costa Coffee drive-thru could open in Barnstaple

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Pictures – hundreds gather for Barnstaple Remembrance Sunday 2026

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Tributes to former Ilfracombe mayor

Sport

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Neal penalties fire Plymouth Parkway into FA Cup second round

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Saunton Golf Club provides stunning setting for Devon's Golf Series

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Daniel McCarthy stuns the critics with explosive K1 debut knockout

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Bideford Amateur Athletics Club celebrates successful 10-Mile race

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Team England sprinter to inspire pupils at Southmead Primary School

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Mariah Carey joins star-studded Powderham line-up for 2027

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Don’t miss Captain Accident and the Disasters this weekend

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Barnstaple Christmas lights switch-on confirmed

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Country icon Shania Twain heading to Devon in 2027

Crime & Courts

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Man charged following Barnstaple fire

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Speed camera damaged twice in Northam

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Ilfracombe teen banned from driving after Hampshire incident

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Man charged in connection to Widdecombe death

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Barnstaple Retail Park sold for £8.15m – B&Q signed up until 2040

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Poignant Poppies to Paddington returns for Armistice Day

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Devon widens free Christmas activity eligibility

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North Devon trade waste collections ‘in profit’ after service saved

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Remembrance 2026 events preview in North Devon and Torridge

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Direct flights from Exeter Airport to new 2027 destination on sale now

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North Devon school plan could admit two-year-olds

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End of an era as beloved Holsworthy charity shop closes this month

Business

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Devon looks set for a mayor after Budget backing

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Barnstaple firm helps upgrade London Eye

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Changes at the top for North Devon business

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Ilfracombe coworking space opens with no grant funding

Property

Barnstaple's Rolle Quay Inn is on the market for £340,000. Credit: Christie & Co placeholder image

Historic Barnstaple pub is put up for sale

11 The Quay, with upstairs holiday accommodation and a ground floor café is for sale at £750,000. placeholder image

Well-known former bistro once owned by Damien Hirst is up for sale

The former Royal Mail building on the High Street in Ilfracombeplaceholder image

Work starts on 14 affordable homes in Ilfracombe

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Westward Ho! eyesore to stay after council rejects housing offer

Opinion

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Social media ban welcomed by Braunton councillor

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David FitzGerald reveals the hidden history of Devon’s comedy greats

Lifestyle

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