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Police seek Ilfracombe man wanted for breaking his bail conditions

Police say he has links to Plymouth and East Cornwall

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Devon residents warned some may lose water supply as drought goes on

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

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Polar Express comes to Devon this Christmas

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Devon council hokey cokey as ministers go back to the drawing board

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Masked ball brings in £10k for veterans facing hardship

Torridge and Tavistock MP Sir Geoffrey Cox has been scathing of today's Autumn Budget and says it will not bring 'real change' to rural Devon.placeholder image

‘Playacting’ budget will not bring real change to rural Devon, says MP

Sport

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Snape shares Welsh Senior Open title despite stormy conditions

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Croyde adventurer Adam Jones prepares for epic Atlantic row to inspire

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Bideford Boxing Club land major signing with decorated amateur star

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Holsworthy savour Plainmoor experience against full-strength Torquay

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Plymouth Argyle hold their nerve in five-goal thriller at Cambridge

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Devon Christmas markets 2026

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Devon half term on a budget

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West Buckland School to host North Devon’s first Christmas drone show

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Exeter Airport launches festive day trip

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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Greggs to open new shop in Bideford

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Shop shut down for three months after selling illegal tobacco

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Devon looks set for a mayor after Budget backing

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What has ‘breathing space’ budget done for Devon and your pocket?

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‘We escaped the RAT RACE – now we help others find their freedom’

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THE DEVON DATA CAMPUS: A LETTER TO LOCAL RESIDENTS

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Don’t miss out on Pension Credit in Cornwall and Devon. Check your eligibility t...

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Exeter vs Bristol: Which airport should you choose?

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Indoor skate and action sports centre proposed for North Devon

The new puffin crossing with signals will be in Sowden Lane East opposite Our Lady's School where the current informal crossing point is. Credit Google Street Viewplaceholder image

New traffic light crossing for busy road outside Barnstaple school

Chancellor John Healey has promised to deliver ‘breathing space and hope for the future’ in today’s budget.placeholder image

Chancellor promises ‘breathing space’ as he prepares to deliver budget

Business

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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

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Bradfords opens second Barnstaple branch

Property

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Work starts on 14 affordable homes in Ilfracombe

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Westward Ho! eyesore to stay after council rejects housing offer

Standing (L-R): Councillor Graham Bell, Lead Member for Housing, North Devon Council. Councillor David Clayton, Leader of the Council, North Devon Council. Sitting (L-R): Jon Triggs, Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive, North Devon Council. Martyn Gimber, Chief Executive, North Devon Homesplaceholder image

North Devon Council to provide social housing again

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Part-built Bideford housing development goes up for sale

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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