Ilfracombe residents gather for a ‘Love Your Library’ show of support.
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Ilfracombe residents gather for a ‘Love Your Library’ show of support.
The Appledore Book Festival will return this year. Credit: Appledore Book Festival
Debbie Kent from Torrington and 16-month dachshund Bella will both be taking part in Crufts for the very first time.
The Jobs and Careers Fair is one of several opportunities One Ilfracombe is working on to improve skills and employment in the town. Credit: Chris/Geograph
Housing in Barnstaple: North Devon Council is urging local landlords and tenants to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Act which begins on 1 May.(Photo by Richard Surman on Unsplash)
Devon County Council is proposing to increase its share of council tax by 4.99%. Credit: Lena_zajchikova/Adobe Stock
A train at the platform of Barnstaple station following its arrival from Exeter Central © Copyright DS Pugh and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
The property at Newport Road which will become an HMO. Image courtesy: North Devon Council
The Depot at Winkleigh. Image courtesy: Acorus
Angus Clyde, 55, was described by his family as a "loving father" and a "loyal friend". Image source: Devon and Cornwall Police
The junction which causes traffic to come to a standstill at Braunton is set to be improved with new technology. Picture by Alison Stephenson
Local leaders and residents met with the Police and Crime Commissioner in Bideford to discuss community safety priorities. Credit: Torridge District Council
Strong winds bring in big waves at Westward Ho! on Saturday: Credit: Graham Hobbs
Three generations of the Willmer family from Barnstaple, including grandmother Rosemary (right) and grandson Max, 9, who are being supported by the North Devon Hospice. Credit: North Devon Hospice
Barum man of the match Jake Murphy
(L-R) Alfie Coker and Alice Bukauskiene of Devonshire Homes with competition winners Lili and Madi, and Ilfracombe CofE Junior School Head Teacher Jody Le Bredonchel. Credit: Devonshire Homes
Store manager Alison Shapland and her team at the opening of the new Bickington Road store
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The apartment at the Westbeach Holiday Resort in Westward Ho! has been sold at auction for £40,000. Credit: Clive Emson Auctioneers
Debbie Kent from Torrington and 16-month dachshund Bella will both be taking part in Crufts for the very first time.
The Jobs and Careers Fair is one of several opportunities One Ilfracombe is working on to improve skills and employment in the town. Credit: Chris/Geograph
One of the world’s largest and most expensive private vessels has arrived in Torbay this morning
Lee Tyrrell at Molly's
The Appledore Book Festival will return this year. Credit: Appledore Book Festival
Fence panels left at Leafland in Exeter (Image submitted) Cleared for use by LDRS partners
Cliffhanger from The Ilfracombe Academy perform at the Devon Secondary Schools Battle of the Bands and win a spot in the grand final. Credit: The Ilfracombe Academy
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Ilfracombe residents gather for a ‘Love Your Library’ show of support.
The Appledore Book Festival will return this year. Credit: Appledore Book Festival
Debbie Kent from Torrington and 16-month dachshund Bella will both be taking part in Crufts for the very first time.
The Jobs and Careers Fair is one of several opportunities One Ilfracombe is working on to improve skills and employment in the town. Credit: Chris/Geograph
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The arrival of the last rower, sixty-seven year-old Alan Fortuin from the UK
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Ilfracombe residents gather for a ‘Love Your Library’ show of support.
The Appledore Book Festival will return this year. Credit: Appledore Book Festival
Debbie Kent from Torrington and 16-month dachshund Bella will both be taking part in Crufts for the very first time.
The Jobs and Careers Fair is one of several opportunities One Ilfracombe is working on to improve skills and employment in the town. Credit: Chris/Geograph
Housing in Barnstaple: North Devon Council is urging local landlords and tenants to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Act which begins on 1 May.(Photo by Richard Surman on Unsplash)
Join comedian Simon Evans at The Plough in Torrington on Saturday for an unreality check.
Is your child unsure what character they want to be for World Book Day? Why not head to one of your local libraries to find a costume? Credit: Libraries Unlimited
Matt Freeman as Hebe in Oh Zeus! Picture: Matt Crockett/Rebecca Pitt
Why not join one of the two or one-hour walks around Northam Burrows, Appledore and Westward Ho! in the coming weeks? Credit: TDC
Scenes from the previous historic trial recreated at Barnstaple Guildhall by the same team – False Witness.
You can join Kerry Ellis in Barnstaple this September as she runs through her favourite rock anthems.
Cliffhanger from The Ilfracombe Academy perform at the Devon Secondary Schools Battle of the Bands and win a spot in the grand final. Credit: The Ilfracombe Academy
The apartment at the Westbeach Holiday Resort in Westward Ho! has been sold at auction for £40,000. Credit: Clive Emson Auctioneers
Would you like to create a nature project in your community or improve one already running – the free drop-in at Northam Burrows this March can help inspire and support your project. Credit: TDC
A new Stagecoach zero-emission electric bus, part of a £29.3 million investment to modernise Devon’s public transport network. Photo: Stagecoach
Modern-day 'Yompers': The eleven Royal Marine veterans navigate the 14-mile route from Chulmleigh to Torrington in heavy rain, mirroring the path taken by Cromwell’s New Model Army in 1646.
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