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A big pothole on the B3232 between Barnstaple and Torrington. Credit: Ed Tyldesley
Ilfracombe, the home of Damien Hirst’s Verity, is bidding to become UK Town of Culture 2028 and win £3million for a ‘transformational’ major culture programme. Credit: Chris Allen
If you need to check your pet’s microchip details, please go along to either of the events on Wednesday, March 18. Credit: Africa Studio/Adobe Stock
Example of the art at the exhibtion. Credit: Burton at Bideford
Strawberry Fields is coming to North Devon. Credit: Strawberry Fields
Pollyanna Mears is running the London Marathon for North Devon Against Domestic Abuse. Credit: Pollyanna Mears
Back to the Market will explore the fascinating and sometimes controversial heritage of Barnstaple Pannier Market. Credit: Studio KIND
The former Bideford Library building is to be turned into a gym, fitness and multi-use sports centre after passing the final planning hurdle. Credit: TDC
Free online workshops to help local independent retailers boost their business are being hosted by North Devon +, as well as support for those just starting their own business. Credit: ND+
Northam Burrows. Image courtesy: Torridge District Council
Willmer Family. Credit: North Devon Hospice
The field at Charles near Brayford, apparently pictured soon after the travellers arrived.
Sunrise Diversity students, staff and volunteers are hugely grateful for the £500,000 funding from the National Lottery that will keep the charity going. Credit: Sunrise Diversity
The vast majority of local families have got their first choice for secondary schools this year, says Devon County Council. Credit: Sensay/Adobe Stock
Lizzy Farwell is training for her first London Marathon to raise funds for the charity her parents founded. Credit: Children’s Hospice South West
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Torbay MP Steve Darling speaking in the House of Commons (Image courtesy: parliamentlive.tv)
Alison Hernandez with police in Torquay
(Image courtesy of: Newspaper: Decatur Herald Photographer: J. D. Patrick, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
Merrivale, Dartmoor. Picture by Alison Stephenson
Dartmoor National Park Authority's development management committee consider the dog agility facility at South Brent. Picture by Alison Stephenson
A big pothole on the B3232 between Barnstaple and Torrington. Credit: Ed Tyldesley
Ilfracombe, the home of Damien Hirst’s Verity, is bidding to become UK Town of Culture 2028 and win £3million for a ‘transformational’ major culture programme. Credit: Chris Allen
If you need to check your pet’s microchip details, please go along to either of the events on Wednesday, March 18. Credit: Africa Studio/Adobe Stock
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Destination Plymouth for Torrington Riptides in the new baseball season
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Matt Taylor back on the Exeter City sidelines. Pic from PPAUK
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Cameron Grizzle-Johnson on his way to scoring Barnstaple's second try. Pic from Bob Collins
Leo McMenamin, Coby Allcorn and Marley Barnes and Bideford ABC team
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Torquay United dismiss Paul Wotton. Pic from PPAUK
Rotherham v Plymouth Argyle. Pic from PPAUK
In-form Jayden Wareham for Exeter City. Pic from PPAUK
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A big pothole on the B3232 between Barnstaple and Torrington. Credit: Ed Tyldesley
Ilfracombe, the home of Damien Hirst’s Verity, is bidding to become UK Town of Culture 2028 and win £3million for a ‘transformational’ major culture programme. Credit: Chris Allen
If you need to check your pet’s microchip details, please go along to either of the events on Wednesday, March 18. Credit: Africa Studio/Adobe Stock
Example of the art at the exhibtion. Credit: Burton at Bideford
Barnstaple Pannier Market’s 2026 programme will include Springfest, Artsfest and Foodfest. Credit: NDC
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RHS Garden Rosemoor in Greta Torrington is hosting a Natural Fibre Weekend full of workshops, demonstrations and gifts to but this April. Credit: RHS Rosemoor
Join touring festival regulars Mr Tea and the Minions in Appledore on Saturday, March 7. Credit: James Billett
The Out & Wild Festival offers a wide range of activities, workshops and live entertainment. Credit: Out & Wild
Catch the Steve Buckley Quartet at The Beaver in Appledore on Monday, March 16. Credit: Ezume Images/Adobe Stock
Dancing Feet Academy of Dance in Braunton offers a variety of classes for all ages and abilities from ballet to tap-dancing, jazz and commercial. Credit: Dancing Feet Academy
Steve Cradock performing live with Ocean Colour Scene in 2004. Picture: John Ashton/Wikipedia
The winners of the Northern Devon Flourishing Culture Awards will be announced on March 13. Credit: NDC
Ian Ripper from Winkleigh in training for the Devon Coast to Coast Ultra marathon.
Join The Transatlantic Jazz Club in Appledore this April for an evening of high-quality music. Credit: Mike Jordan
The Willmer family – Rosemary, Max and Claire – are deeply thankful to North Devon Hospice for helping them make the most of their time together. Credit: North Devon Hospice
Ray Williams, who was a huge part of the music scene in Ilfracombe and North Devon during his many years as a promoter, has passed away.
The headquarters of North Devon Council at Brynsworthy Environment Centre. Credit: North Devon Council
