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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

Northam Burrows has a busy line-up of free events for families this October half term

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Permission for travellers’ site in rural hamlet quashed by High Court

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

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20 North Devon businesses awarded new food hygiene ratings

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The wrong car, a judge and a 40-year secret David Fitzgerald

The bluetongue wave hitting farms across North Devon and Torridge over the summer has left many farmers struggling with extra financial pressures. Credit: NDCplaceholder image

Torridge council agrees grant to help farms affected by bluetongue

The Ladywell maternity unit at North Devon District Hospitalplaceholder image

Confusion as minister gives maternity opening date – trust says not

Sport

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Bideford forced to settle for a point at Melksham

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Barum back to the boil with crushing of Cinderford

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Bideford boxers enter autumn with some high-level bouts across UK

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Safety calls in cycling have reached an urgent stage

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Amaechi’s late winner keeps Plymouth Argyle top of League One

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Sham Fest organiser Huw Thomas is hoping this year’s real ale and music festival will be the best yet, following the decision to extend it to three days. Credit: Huw Thomas placeholder image

Sham Fest just got bigger! Popular beer fest extended to three days

North Devon boasts some of the best beaches in the country, including Woolacombe (pictured)placeholder image

North Devon pubs with the best water views

Two padel courts will replace a tennis court at the Tarka Leisure Centreplaceholder image

New racket sport on its way to Barnstaple

Final Exhibit - the new scare maze at Scarefest, Alton Towersplaceholder image

Frightening Final Exhibit brings yet more screams to Alton Towers

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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Under the now paused plans, most of Devon would have been lumped into one council stretching from the Exmoor coast to Salcombe. Credit: Viral PRplaceholder image

Devon calls for ‘clarity’ over costly council shake up plans

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M5 collision blocks carriageway

The new display of flags from various nations that represents the heritage of students and staff at Bideford College. placeholder image

New school flag display celebrates heritage of students and staff

RNLI lifeguards will be on duty at Croyde (pictured) and Woolacombe this October half term. placeholder image

RNLI lifeguards return to North Devon for October half term

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‘We escaped the RAT RACE – now we help others find their freedom’

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THE DEVON DATA CAMPUS: A LETTER TO LOCAL RESIDENTS

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The new 3.2m wide path for cyclists and pedestrians will connect up with existing paths at Affinity Devon shopping centre. Credit: Lewis Clarke placeholder image

New cycle and foot path will help connect up Bideford town centre

Liz Warner, DCC tenant farmer representative and Stephen Dennis, regional manager for Farming Community Network, both made heartfelt speeches at the meeting. Credit: DCC placeholder image

Urgent support needed for ‘exhausted’ Devon farmers hit by bluetongue

The Ladywell maternity unit at North Devon District Hospitalplaceholder image

Ladywell Unit upgraded while North Devon births are paused

Various rooms and facilities at the new Holme Court Devon School in Shebbear, which is holding another open morning in November. Credit: Inspired Learning Groupplaceholder image

Second open day to be held at North Devon’s newest SEND school

Business

Engineers from Nick Sampson Mechanical Engineering Services at work on the London Eyeplaceholder image

Barnstaple firm helps upgrade London Eye

The newly-announced management team at Turnstyle Designs: (from left) Wayne Dymond, commercial managing director, Oscar Roberts, creative director and chairman, and Karl Smith, operations managing director placeholder image

Changes at the top for North Devon business

Inside The Meeting Hall, where it has been transformed into a co-working spaceplaceholder image

Ilfracombe coworking space opens with no grant funding

The new Bradfords Plumbing & Heating branch in Barnstapleplaceholder image

Bradfords opens second Barnstaple branch

Property

The former Royal Mail building on the High Street in Ilfracombeplaceholder image

Work starts on 14 affordable homes in Ilfracombe

The Atlantic Flatlets site at Westward Ho!placeholder image

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

Columnist David FitzGerald shares a smile with legendary British comedian and writer Barry Cryer.placeholder image

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

Lifestyle

Stand off ... Minister Martin Heydon, Larry Murrin, Bord Bia Chair, Francie Gorman, IFA President.placeholder image

Traffic chaos likely as Laois farm President to lead Newbridge or Nowhere protes...

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