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A stunning Christmas-themed drone display is promised at West Buckland School from Cornish company Afterglow this November.placeholder image

West Buckland School to host North Devon’s first Christmas drone show

The spectacular drone show, Christmas Fair and a host of festive events, music and entertainment takes place at West Buckland School on Saturday, November 28

The harvest jug and the lost glove are just two of the artworks that will be popping up in the centre of Bideford this October. placeholder image

Playful new public artworks appear around Bideford

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Devon mayoral plans: one week left to have your say

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Amber warning issued as Storm Austen nears Devon and Cornwall

North Devon MP Ian Roome outside the Ladywell maternity unit at North Devon District Hospital. Credit: Ian Roome’s office placeholder image

Maternity closure comments are “incredibly worrying” says MP

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North Devon MP backs air ambulance bid

Some of the SEA Barnstaple team at the North Devon Manufacturing Awards, Pictured are Oliver Smith, Chris Standen, Chloe Condliffe, Maisie Boyne, Paul Parsons, award winner Liam Smith and Jamie Bright.placeholder image

Awards accolades for North Devon defence manufacturer

Sport

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North Devon Hockey Club hit Isca for seven in another thumping win

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Exeter City end Crewe’s unbeaten run with impressive St James Park win

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Plymouth Argyle left frustrated as Stevenage claim comfortable victory

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Bideford fight back twice to claim first away win

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Bideford fight back twice to claim first away win

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Exeter Airport launches festive day trip

Pick your own pumpkins at patches across North Devon and Torridge in the run up to Halloween and during October half term, such as at Pill Fields near Barnstaple, pictured here.placeholder image

Where can you pick your own pumpkins in North Devon this half term?

Join the Northam Burrows rangers for rock pooling at Westward Ho! as part of a busy October half term events programme. placeholder image

Half term fun at Northam Burrows from rockpooling to spooky trails

Portraits of Mr and Mrs Rendle from the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon Collection.placeholder image

Who are the people of North Devon? New museum exhibition reveals all

Crime & Courts

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Man charged following Barnstaple fire

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Speed camera damaged twice in Northam

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Ilfracombe teen banned from driving after Hampshire incident

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Man charged in connection to Widdecombe death

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Caen Street in Braunton is closed again today (Tuesday) but it is hoped this will be the last time following the water main burst last week. placeholder image

One last closure for key road through Braunton following water leak

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Storm Austen to hit South West

The first EV charging points from Believ will be installed in car parks in Appledore, Bideford and Holsworthy later this year. placeholder image

New EV charging stations to be rolled out across Torridge

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Major £3m investment for North Devon leaves a lasting legacy

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Street marshals in Barnstaple. The scheme will run until 2028 thanks to more funding from North Devon Council.placeholder image

Street marshal scheme extended in two North Devon towns

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Devon hospitals trust reviews new NHS privacy guidance

With some of the produce for sale to the public at the Pilton Community Farm gate are Lee Smith, Mark King and Michaela Masterson. placeholder image

North Devon school farm grows confidence plus pumpkins and chillies

All of the 2026 Ilfracombe Community Awards winners following the ceremony at The Carlton Hotel. Credit: Ilfracombe Town Councilplaceholder image

Ilfracombe’s amazing community champions honoured at awards ceremony

Business

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Barnstaple firm helps upgrade London Eye

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Changes at the top for North Devon business

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Ilfracombe coworking space opens with no grant funding

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Bradfords opens second Barnstaple branch

Property

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Work starts on 14 affordable homes in Ilfracombe

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Westward Ho! eyesore to stay after council rejects housing offer

Standing (L-R): Councillor Graham Bell, Lead Member for Housing, North Devon Council. Councillor David Clayton, Leader of the Council, North Devon Council. Sitting (L-R): Jon Triggs, Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive, North Devon Council. Martyn Gimber, Chief Executive, North Devon Homesplaceholder image

North Devon Council to provide social housing again

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Part-built Bideford housing development goes up for sale

Opinion

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Social media ban welcomed by Braunton councillor

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David FitzGerald reveals the hidden history of Devon’s comedy greats

Lifestyle

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