North Devon Council officers are looking to crack down on dog fouling, particularly in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. Credit: NDC
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North Devon Council officers are looking to crack down on dog fouling, particularly in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. Credit: NDC
The winning Devon & Cornwall Police dog teams of PC John Warren and Albert, PC Noah Tilley and PC Luke Barnard and Sid will now go on to the National Police Dog Trials. Credit: Devon & Cornwall Police
The One Show presenter Kevin Duala surprises Wings South West founder Paul Bowser. Credit: Wings South West
Torrington rural county councillor and farmer Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin has called on the Chancellor to provide more help to Devon farmers and rural residents struggling with fuel costs.
Brixham defeat Bideford. Pic from Bideford AFC
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The Patch – minus the Parrot – is looking forward to a new lease of life in Bideford. Credit: Ray Smith
A mock up image of how the new Strand Social in Barnstaple will look when it reopens at the former Watergate site, previously owned by Wetherspoon, this April. Credit: Amber Taverns
Six have now been sentenced for trafficking millions in cocaine into North Devon, including locals Karl Aldridge, Paige Kightley and Neil Warren. Credit: Devon & Cornwall Police
If you have any information about the collision on the A3072 on Saturday, March 14, please contact police.
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People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Matt Johnson has congratulated the seven winners from Northam. Credit: People’s Postcode Lottery
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Aldi Barnstaple is among Devon stores looking to recruit new staff. Credit: Roger A Smith
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Farmer Michael Wade pleaded guilty at Barnstaple Magistrates’ Court to two counts of illegally discharging slurry into watercourses near his farm.
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North Devon Council officers are looking to crack down on dog fouling, particularly in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. Credit: NDC
The winning Devon & Cornwall Police dog teams of PC John Warren and Albert, PC Noah Tilley and PC Luke Barnard and Sid will now go on to the National Police Dog Trials. Credit: Devon & Cornwall Police
The One Show presenter Kevin Duala surprises Wings South West founder Paul Bowser. Credit: Wings South West
Torrington rural county councillor and farmer Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin has called on the Chancellor to provide more help to Devon farmers and rural residents struggling with fuel costs.
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North Devon Council officers are looking to crack down on dog fouling, particularly in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. Credit: NDC
The winning Devon & Cornwall Police dog teams of PC John Warren and Albert, PC Noah Tilley and PC Luke Barnard and Sid will now go on to the National Police Dog Trials. Credit: Devon & Cornwall Police
The One Show presenter Kevin Duala surprises Wings South West founder Paul Bowser. Credit: Wings South West
Torrington rural county councillor and farmer Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin has called on the Chancellor to provide more help to Devon farmers and rural residents struggling with fuel costs.
Brixham defeat Bideford. Pic from Bideford AFC
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The Connect and Create festivals will be returning to Barnstaple Pannier Market this year. Credit: NDC
Visitors to RHS Rosemoor with dogs can enjoy the gardens from Monday to Wednesday as policies from the recent trial are made permanent. Credit: RHS Rosemoor
Barnstaple Pannier Market’s 2026 programme will include Springfest, Artsfest and Foodfest. Credit: NDC
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Devon County Council has approved an extra £3m funding to throw into potholes. Credit: Alan/Adobe Stock
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Inspector Joey Lester has become the new neighbourhood policing inspector for North Devon, covering Ilfracombe, South Molton, Braunton and Lynton.
The cheque of £1,600 for Families in Grief is presented to Suzi Marsh of FiG by Tony Blake and Emelia McNeil from Barnstaple Male Voice Choir.
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