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.
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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
Working to fix washouts between Crediton and Cowley. Credit: National Rail
Andy Hood completes first run back after cancer, covering 170 miles over five days and arriving at Land’s End determined to rebuild
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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
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The extraordinary meeting of North Devon Council attended by business owners to discuss the trade waste and recycling service. Picture by Alison Stephenson
One of the cows wearing a GPS collar
