The Ilfracombe Academy building in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
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The Ilfracombe Academy building in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Local artist and theatre maker Sarah Lee-Pettifer, aka Mrs Animation, is bringing her new comedy musical GAY to the Barnstaple Fringe Festival this June
Bideford College Principal Dr Claire Ankers with Sixth Form students celebrating their A Level success Credit: Bideford College
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The Appledore singers with their cheque.
Devon's local government structure as it is now but it will change in the future. Image courtesy: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
The newly refreshed playroom at the Caroline Thorpe ward, featuring the donated bespoke bookcase by Face Edge. Credit: Care for Kids North Devon
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Local artist and theatre maker Sarah Lee-Pettifer, aka Mrs Animation, is bringing her new comedy musical GAY to the Barnstaple Fringe Festival this June
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Local artist and theatre maker Sarah Lee-Pettifer, aka Mrs Animation, is bringing her new comedy musical GAY to the Barnstaple Fringe Festival this June
Bideford College Principal Dr Claire Ankers with Sixth Form students celebrating their A Level success Credit: Bideford College
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Pollyfield, Elms Meadow, Westcotts Drive and Northgate play areas are set for upgrades this spring. Image courtesy of Torridge District Council.
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Sharon and Steve Boulton who are behind the Stop Beacon Solar campaign. Picture by Alison Stephenson
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