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Bideford Christmas Light Switch On dates announced

Bideford Christmas Light Switch On dates announced

Joseph Bulmer

Bideford Christmas Light Switch On will be held on Sunday, December 5, on Bideford Quay.

Samantics (top row, third from right) with some of his fans including practice partner Ian Mills, (bottom row, left)

Hip-hop comes to Torrington Dental Practice

Joseph Bulmer

The beautiful North Devon coast is one of the biggest draws for people moving to the area

OPINION: Realising the full potential of the Celtic Sea - Selaine Saxby

Selaine Saxby

A previous North Devon Drive-In organised by Ilfracombe Round Table

Christmas Drive-In Cinema coming to Barnstaple

Joseph Bulmer

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Indecent exposure near Barnstaple park under investigation

Joseph Bulmer

There is no charge and no need to book for the children to see Father Christmas

Bring the children to see Santa at Chivenor Christmas Craft Market

Joseph Bulmer

Race the Reindeer at this year's Bideford Christmas Lights Switch-On event

Get dressed up to Race the Reindeer in Bideford this Christmas

Joseph Bulmer

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The property is in Hanson Park in Northam

Property of the Week: Hanson Park - Northam

Joseph Bulmer

North Devon Hospice

OPINION: Supporting bereaved children - North Devon Hospice

Miranda Broadhead

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A new Covid variant has been discovered in South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong

Coronavirus

Here's what we know so far about the new Covid variant

Matthew Earth

The Queen's Theatre in Barnstaple is one of many North Devon venues looking to welcome back patrons

OPINION: Support North Devon's fantastic live music venues - Andy McAuley

Andy McAuley

North Devon Foodfest 2018.

OPINION: Food & Drink – The Heart of North Devon’s Rural Economy

Tim Jones

All in all, four metres of beautiful plastic-free festive garland cost no more than £2 to make

OPINION: Waste less and make more this Christmas - Daisy Snow

Daisy Snow

Last year, more than 100 businesses took up the Chamber’s offer of a fully-funded membership.

Small Business Saturday is coming to North Devon

Joseph Bulmer

Councillors and officers from North Devon Council outside Green Lanes Shopping Centre in Barnstaple

OPINION: Myth busting the Green Lanes purchase - David Worden

David Worden

File photo dated 28/11/07 of Royal Marine soldier Corporal John Thompson after receiving the Conspic

Hero soldier auctioning medals to provide ‘best opportunities’ for his...

Bronwen Weatherby, PA

Officers suspect that the bike (pictured) may also have been stolen and would like to trace its owner

Police seek owner of bike found after car stolen in Barnstaple

Joseph Bulmer

(L to R) Iwan Williams and James Hawes

OPINION: Channel your inner Wim Hof in Saunton this weekend

Stephanie Conway

Great start to pro career for Conor

Boxing

Pro dream working nicely for Bideford boxer

Tim Herbert

At a large plot of land visible from St. Brannocks Park Road, a ring of trees has been grown

OPINION: Council is dreaming of a Green Christmas - Dave Griffin

Dave Griffin

Noah Sixton during his time with Cornish Pirates

Rugby

Sevens star signs for Barum

Conrad Sutcliffe

North Devon Hockey Club first-team

Hockey

Cornish defeat for North Devon Hockey

David Orr

South Molton Rugby

Rugby

South Molton edge local derby with Torrington

Conrad Sutcliffe

Barum getting closer to first point

Football

Narrow defeats for Barum and Biddy

Tim Herbert

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A previous North Devon Drive-In organised by Ilfracombe Round Table

Christmas Drive-In Cinema coming to Barnstaple

Joseph Bulmer

ndg-policeman

Indecent exposure near Barnstaple park under investigation

Joseph Bulmer

Councillors and officers from North Devon Council outside Green Lanes Shopping Centre in Barnstaple

OPINION: Myth busting the Green Lanes purchase - David Worden

David Worden

Bideford Christmas Light Switch On dates announced

Bideford Christmas Light Switch On dates announced

Joseph Bulmer

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New woodland path to the north east of Barnstaple

Approval granted for new path to the east of Barnstaple

Joe Ives LDRS

Pillar of the Ilfracombe community Bob Lock

OPINION: Ilfracombe’s Magic Roundabout is emerging from the fields -...

Dave Griffin

Barnstaple High Street at Christmas

Christmas lights, free parking and late night shopping in Barnstaple

Joseph Bulmer

ndg-policeman

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Barnstaple crash

Joseph Bulmer

News

OPINION: Supporting bereaved children - North Devon Hospice

North Devon Hospice

Miranda Broadhead

North Devon Hospice is ‘here for all the family.

The beautiful North Devon coast is one of the biggest draws for people moving to the area

OPINION: Realising the full potential of the Celtic Sea - Selaine Saxby

Selaine Saxby

There is no charge and no need to book for the children to see Father Christmas

Bring the children to see Santa at Chivenor Christmas Craft Market

Joseph Bulmer

Samantics (top row, third from right) with some of his fans including practice partner Ian Mills, (bottom row, left)

Hip-hop comes to Torrington Dental Practice

Joseph Bulmer

Race the Reindeer at this year's Bideford Christmas Lights Switch-On event

Get dressed up to Race the Reindeer in Bideford this Christmas

Joseph Bulmer

Things to do

Elf the Musical at The Landmark - Tickets selling fast

The cast of modern Christmas classic Elf

Joseph Bulmer

The musical version of Will Ferrell’s classic Christmas movie is heading to Ilfracombe this December where it will be performed by local group Small Pond Productions.

Mac Cheese with Tuna and Sweetcorn

RECIPE: Mac Cheese with Tuna & Sweetcorn - Marshford Organic Foods

Vanessa Ebdon

Josh and Lorna Weller, creators of Christmas Village North Devon

North Devon’s first ever real ice rink opens this week

Joseph Bulmer

Torrington Town Hall has been nominated for a Construction Excellence South West Built Environment A

Artisan Collective Christmas Fair coming to Torrington

Joseph Bulmer

George Todica

International musicians to work with Great Torrington School

Joseph Bulmer

Sport

Pro dream working nicely for Bideford boxer

Great start to pro career for Conor

Boxing

Tim Herbert

Conor Mcintosh took a big step up in his second pro fight against Russian Welterweight Rustem Fatkullin in Swindon.

Noah Sixton during his time with Cornish Pirates

Rugby

Sevens star signs for Barum

Conrad Sutcliffe

North Devon Hockey Club first-team

Hockey

Cornish defeat for North Devon Hockey

David Orr

South Molton Rugby

Rugby

South Molton edge local derby with Torrington

Conrad Sutcliffe

Barum getting closer to first point

Football

Narrow defeats for Barum and Biddy

Tim Herbert

Lifestyle

Property of the Week: Birch Barn - Stoke Rivers

Birch Barn - Stoke Rivers

Joseph Bulmer

This week’s Property of the Week is Higher Birch Barn in Stoke Rivers, which is on the market with a guide price of £1,200,000.

17 Kenwith Road, Northam, Bideford

Property of the Week: 17 Kenwith Road, Northam

Joseph Bulmer

Osprey Cottage in Appledore's historic Irsha Street

Property of the Week: Osprey Cottage, Appledore

Joseph Bulmer

The Royal Hotel in Bideford is licensed for wedding ceremonies

Travel Features | Promotion

7 top tips to help you find the perfect wedding venue

Lauren Knight

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People enjoying the beach

Are staycations here to stay? Tell us what you think in our tourism survey

Peter Raven

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