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North Devon charity available for financial help this Christmas

The Money Matters team at North Devon Homes can be contacted on 01271 312500

Joseph Bulmer

Families facing financial hardship are being encouraged to not turn to illegal money lenders this Christmas.

The North Devon Christmas Market in Braunton

160 traders at this year's Christmas Market in Braunton

Joseph Bulmer

(L-R) Mike Jewel, Darren Trick, Jess Burford Redgrove from North Devon Hospice, Rob Wallis, Stanley Wallis & Laura Davies

Barnstaple Fireworks event raises £12,000 for ChemoHero

Joseph Bulmer

North Devon’s Christmas Farmers Markets are returning to The Big Sheep for 2021 and this year will be extra special

North Devon’s Christmas Farmers Markets back at The Big Sheep for 2021

Joseph Bulmer

CHSW co-founder and chief executive Eddie Farwell, officially opens the charity’s new Barnstaple shop

Children's Hospice South West opens new shop in Barnstaple

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

Ivan Huxtable and Ali Hunt from the North Devon Hospice

Sons remember Exmoor legend at Light Up a Life

Joseph Bulmer

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Bideford manager Sean Joyce. Picture: Matt Smart

Football

Bideford sunk by last-minute goal at Slimbridge

Tim Herbert

Rugby Ramble 2020

North Devon Rugby Ramble returns for 2022

Joseph Bulmer

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Parents with children in state schools spent an average of £337 per year on school uniforms

Council to ask government to lower uniform costs for 'people struggling...

Joe Ives LDRS

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

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

Coronavirus | Updated

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

Matthew Earth

Northam Burrows Visitor Centre

New business and community meetings venue at Northam Burrows

Joseph Bulmer

The creative sessions are delivered by one of its poets-in-residence, a comedian, and poet Angie Belcher

Kenwith Castle care home celebrates the power of poetry

Joseph Bulmer

Women First Christmas cards

Burton Christmas cards made by Women First clients

Joseph Bulmer

North Devon Hospice

OPINION: Supporting bereaved children - North Devon Hospice

Miranda Broadhead

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

Christmas Drive-In Cinema coming to Barnstaple

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

Bideford Christmas Light Switch On dates announced

Bideford Christmas Light Switch On dates announced

Joseph Bulmer

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

North Devon Foodfest 2018.

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

Tim Jones

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Indecent exposure near Barnstaple park under investigation

Joseph Bulmer

Football

Football

North Devon Football Results

Tim Herbert

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

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North Devon’s Christmas Farmers Markets are returning to The Big Sheep for 2021 and this year will be extra special

North Devon’s Christmas Farmers Markets back at The Big Sheep for 2021

Joseph Bulmer

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

Christmas Drive-In Cinema coming to Barnstaple

Joseph Bulmer

Rugby Ramble 2020

North Devon Rugby Ramble returns for 2022

Joseph Bulmer

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

Coronavirus | Updated

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

Matthew Earth

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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

(L to R) Iwan Williams and James Hawes

OPINION: Channel your inner Wim Hof in Saunton this weekend

Stephanie Conway

Barnstaple High Street at Christmas

Christmas lights, free parking and late night shopping in Barnstaple

Joseph Bulmer

News

North Devon charity available for financial help this Christmas

The Money Matters team at North Devon Homes can be contacted on 01271 312500

Joseph Bulmer

Families facing financial hardship are being encouraged to not turn to illegal money lenders this Christmas.

(L-R) Mike Jewel, Darren Trick, Jess Burford Redgrove from North Devon Hospice, Rob Wallis, Stanley Wallis & Laura Davies

Barnstaple Fireworks event raises £12,000 for ChemoHero

Joseph Bulmer

Parents with children in state schools spent an average of £337 per year on school uniforms

Council to ask government to lower uniform costs for 'people struggling...

Joe Ives LDRS

CHSW co-founder and chief executive Eddie Farwell, officially opens the charity’s new Barnstaple shop

Children's Hospice South West opens new shop in Barnstaple

Joseph Bulmer

Ivan Huxtable and Ali Hunt from the North Devon Hospice

Sons remember Exmoor legend at Light Up a Life

Joseph Bulmer

Things to do

160 traders at this year's Christmas Market in Braunton

The North Devon Christmas Market in Braunton

Joseph Bulmer

The North Devon Christmas Market in Braunton this year will host more than 160 traders, showcasing the very best arts, crafts and gifts Devon has to offer.

North Devon’s Christmas Farmers Markets are returning to The Big Sheep for 2021 and this year will be extra special

North Devon’s Christmas Farmers Markets back at The Big Sheep for 2021

Joseph Bulmer

The cast of modern Christmas classic Elf

Elf the Musical at The Landmark - Tickets selling fast

Joseph Bulmer

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

Sport

Bideford sunk by last-minute goal at Slimbridge

Bideford manager Sean Joyce. Picture: Matt Smart

Football

Tim Herbert

Bideford hearts were broken by a last-minute goal at Slimbridge in the Southern League on Saturday.

Football

Football

North Devon Football Results

Tim Herbert

Great start to pro career for Conor

Boxing

Pro dream working nicely for Bideford boxer

Tim Herbert

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

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

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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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