Barnstaple Pilton cricketers in front of the Bowden Pavillion
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Barnstaple Pilton cricketers in front of the Bowden Pavillion
Councillor Jude Gubb marks the start of construction at Baker Estates’ Chapel Green development in East‑the‑Water, Bideford, set to deliver 26 new bungalows by 2026.
Torridge District Council apprentices gaining skills and experience across local departments. © Torridge District Council
Volunteers gather at Westward Ho! beach as part of Earth Action North Devon’s Day of Action, helping to remove litter and plastic pollution from the coastline.
Alison Hernandez warns government policing reforms could bring major changes to Devon and Cornwall.
Wet Wet Wet announce intimate acoustic UK tour for 2026. Credit: M P Promotions
Potholes have surged across Devon after months of heavy rainfall and a series of winter storms, leaving road surfaces damaged and forcing councils to prioritise emergency repairs.
Devon CPRE Director Penny Mills urges people to sign the petition (photo by Sharon Goble)
Roger Barrow, last seen in Barnstaple on 2 February. Photo: Devon and Cornwall Police
Mid Devon darts star Ryan Searle played his part in raising thousands for Prostate Cancer UK at the World Darts Championship.
Illustrative image of sewage waste, highlighting concerns over high CSO spills in the South West amid heavy rainfall.
Ian Roome, MP for North Devon
Pictured left to right: Lead Member for Waste and Recycling Councillor Chris Leather, George Hudson and Waste and Recycling Manager Joel Baker
James Pryce Tractors are exhibiting at the West Country Farming & Machinery Show this week
Matt Freeman as Hebe in Oh Zeus! Picture: Matt Crockett/Rebecca Pitt
Inside Memories restaurant in Northam, near Bideford, which has been run by husband-and-wife team Brett and Naomi Stevens since 2000
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Councillor Jude Gubb marks the start of construction at Baker Estates’ Chapel Green development in East‑the‑Water, Bideford, set to deliver 26 new bungalows by 2026.
Shops on Torbay Road, Paignton (Photo courtesy: Stephen Craven, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Torridge District Council apprentices gaining skills and experience across local departments. © Torridge District Council
Muddy win for Brixham RFC
A fly casting demonstration under way at Roadford Lake (Image- South West Lakes Trust)
(Image courtesy of: Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay)
Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter. Pic from PPAUK
Tributes to Argyle fan Gareth Hussey. Pic from PPAUK
Barnstaple Pilton cricketers in front of the Bowden Pavillion
Councillor Jude Gubb marks the start of construction at Baker Estates’ Chapel Green development in East‑the‑Water, Bideford, set to deliver 26 new bungalows by 2026.
Torridge District Council apprentices gaining skills and experience across local departments. © Torridge District Council
Volunteers gather at Westward Ho! beach as part of Earth Action North Devon’s Day of Action, helping to remove litter and plastic pollution from the coastline.
Tributes to Argyle fan Gareth Hussey. Pic from PPAUK
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Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter. Pic from PPAUK
On the slopes this winter
Celebrations at Devon Tennis Awards
Guildford International Becky Ragland (in yellow) bronze photo @ Gillian Azajghan
Blakewell Trout Farm
Shannon Griffiths at the Luxembourg International 10m Air Competition
Flourishing Colts programme at Barnstaple RFC. Pic from Bob Collins
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Barnstaple Pilton cricketers in front of the Bowden Pavillion
Councillor Jude Gubb marks the start of construction at Baker Estates’ Chapel Green development in East‑the‑Water, Bideford, set to deliver 26 new bungalows by 2026.
Torridge District Council apprentices gaining skills and experience across local departments. © Torridge District Council
Volunteers gather at Westward Ho! beach as part of Earth Action North Devon’s Day of Action, helping to remove litter and plastic pollution from the coastline.
Alison Hernandez warns government policing reforms could bring major changes to Devon and Cornwall.
Wet Wet Wet announce intimate acoustic UK tour for 2026. Credit: M P Promotions
This viral school singalong is heading to Barnstaple this year
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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.
Violinist Tim Herniman will feature as part of the John Walter Quartet at North Devon Jazz Club this January. Image: submitted
A new book-themed bar in Bideford called Tipsy Books is inviting readers to enjoy wine, cheese and a good book.
Staff decorating the trees at Arlington Court. Credit: Steve Haywood
Working to fix washouts between Crediton and Cowley. Credit: National Rail
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The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery and Museum, North Devon. Credit: The Burton
Money. Picture by Alison Stephenson
Green Lanes Shopping Centre in Barnstaple. Image courtesy: Google Street View
Staff and officials at the opening of the new Atlantic MRI suite at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple. Credit: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Pollyanna Mears, Health and Social Care lecturer from North Devon, training for the London Marathon 2026 to raise awareness and funds for NDADA, supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
The extraordinary meeting of North Devon Council attended by business owners to discuss the trade waste and recycling service. Picture by Alison Stephenson
