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Farmer who caused lamb ‘unnecessary suffering’ given two year ban

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Joseph Bulmer

A North Devon Farmer who pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a lamb has been banned from keeping cattle and sheep for two years. Andrew Conibear, 57, of Vellacott Lane, Combe Martin, pleaded guilty to failing to look after...

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Heavy traffic in Barnstaple after crash involving car and pedestrian

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UPDATE: Two people airlifted to hospital after A361 Link Road crash

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The Friends of Manning's Pit celebrate with a new banner

Manning's Pit in Barnstaple saved 'not just for now but for always'

Joseph Bulmer

The A39 near the Atlantic Academy

A39 Atlantic Highway near new school 'safe' after no collisions in two...

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Schools have been closed to the majority of pupils from March 20. Picture: Getty

Covid case rise in Devon's young people prompts warning

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Torrington school switches to remote learning after Covid cases

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Barnstaple firm develops new anti-Covid alloy to replace stainless steel

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The Sea Monkeys team (from left): Jason Milton, Charles Mills, David Baxter and Paul Tobin

North Devon men to swim the English Channel and back again

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Banburys department store in Barnstaple High Street. Picture: Matt Smart

Thieves steal £3,500 of fragrances from Barnstaple department store

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Nanook on adoption day with new owner Sharon Maxwell

Rescue dog finally finds forever home after more than 200 days

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Bideford runner Tash Acres

Bideford woman wins £70,000 and turns miles into trees

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Appledore RNLI's Laser Pico dinghy

Teams needed for Appledore RNLI Boat Pull

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The ‘Heart of the South West Better Business for All’ (HotSW BBfA) is a local partnership established between businesses

Devon and Somerset partnership wins Regulatory Excellence Award

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Flags, designed by local artist Mandy Flockton, were hung in the market on June 7

Barnstaple Pannier Market support return of Barnstaple In Bloom

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Ms. Saxby is known in North Devon for her frequent litter picks and beach cleans

North Devon MP Selaine Saxby leads World Ocean Day debate

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Bideford town centre regeneration plan backed by council

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Exeter Crown Court

Farmer fined for ploughing up protected Iron Age remains

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Hatherleigh, Braunton win, but Barnstaple & Pilton are beaten

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Sarah Grant with part of her royal collection

North Devon woman reveals huge collection of HM Queen portraits and...

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Jack Moore on his way to a top score of 60 for North Devon in their win over Budleigh Salterton

Moore makes mark as North Devon beat Budleigh Salterton

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Tractor guidance systems taken from farm near Bideford

Joseph Bulmer

The collection was assembled over 40 years by the late Dave Vanstone, a well-known figure on the vintage tractor circuit

Rare vehicles from Dave Vanstone Collection go to auction

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South Molton under-12s face the camera

South Molton youngsters enjoy Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup

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Frankie Dettori riding Falcon Eight win The tote+ Chester Cup Handicap

Royal Ascot: ones to watch on final day

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The Tuly Street junction with North Walk in Barnstaple

Heavy traffic in Barnstaple after crash involving car and pedestrian

Joseph Bulmer

A stock image of a Devon and Cornwall Police car

UPDATE: Two people airlifted to hospital after A361 Link Road crash

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Great Torrington School

Torrington school switches to remote learning after Covid cases

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Nanook on adoption day with new owner Sharon Maxwell

Rescue dog finally finds forever home after more than 200 days

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Brother told sister 'you're dead' after birthday party bust-up

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Exeter Crown Court

Farmer fined for ploughing up protected Iron Age remains

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Chaos guaranteed at the first Bideford Soapbox Derby

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Bideford Pannier Market offers traders new deal

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Manning's Pit in Barnstaple saved 'not just for now but for always'

The Friends of Manning's Pit celebrate with a new banner

Joseph Bulmer

Manning's Pit in Barnstaple has been saved, not just for now but for always. Nearly six years after the Friends of Manning's Pit were founded, the group are thrilled to announce that the fields have been purchased for the benefit of the local...

The Tuly Street junction with North Walk in Barnstaple

Heavy traffic in Barnstaple after crash involving car and pedestrian

Joseph Bulmer

Great Torrington School

Torrington school switches to remote learning after Covid cases

Joseph Bulmer

Schools have been closed to the majority of pupils from March 20. Picture: Getty

Covid case rise in Devon's young people prompts warning

Joseph Bulmer

The A39 near the Atlantic Academy

A39 Atlantic Highway near new school 'safe' after no collisions in two...

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Things to do

Fringe TheatreFest returns to Barnstaple this month

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Joseph Bulmer

Barnstaple’s Fringe TheatreFest is back! Not the four full days of close encounters that we’ve become used to over the years, but a fun-filled extravaganza nevertheless. On Sunday, June 27, you will be able to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the...

The BBC's Bargain Hunt teams will be prowling around the Westpoint Antique Home and Vintage
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First Antiques Fair to be held at Westpoint since start of 2020

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4 things you can now do in North Devon after lockdown eased on May 17

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Barnstaple’s Maiden Arch by Robert Bryant will be opening on Maiden Street on May 21.

New Barnstaple restaurant offers Fine Dining at Home

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The latest Drive-In Cinema events will take place at Ilfracombe Rugby Club on Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May

Ilfracombe Drive-In Cinema returns this May

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Sport

Hatherleigh, Braunton win, but Barnstaple & Pilton are beaten

A general view of cricket balls on the ground

Conrad Sutcliffe

Hatherleigh are off the bottom of the Devon League Premier Division after defeating Cornwood by five wickets in the basement tussle. The Corns recovered from a middle-order collapse, that saw skipper Jackson Thompson (39) among the casualties...

Jack Moore on his way to a top score of 60 for North Devon in their win over Budleigh Salterton

Moore makes mark as North Devon beat Budleigh Salterton

Conrad Sutcliffe

South Molton under-12s face the camera

South Molton youngsters enjoy Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup

Will Jennings

Frankie Dettori riding Falcon Eight win The tote+ Chester Cup Handicap

Royal Ascot: ones to watch on final day

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Campanelle ridden by Frankie Dettori wins the Queen Mary Stakes during day five of Royal Ascot in 2020

Royal Ascot: ones to watch on Ladies Day

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Why it‘s important to shop local in North Devon post-lockdown

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As lockdown measures are eased, North Devon Council and the team behind the ‘Live Love Local’ campaign are calling on you to come together and support local businesses, as we help our high streets reopen safely. Q: What are the...

Modern four bed house for sale in Bideford

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Property of the Week: Ford Rise, Bideford

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Bungalow for sale in Great Torrington

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North Devon's Property of the Week

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Eat well to stay well is the favourite recipe to your weight loss success

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The COVID-19 vaccines work by mimicking the infection, tricking the body to believe you’ve got the infection so you then...

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COVID-19 vaccines hold the key to the road back towards normality

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