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Torridge and Tavistock MP Sir Geoffrey Cox has been scathing of today's Autumn Budget and says it will not bring 'real change' to rural Devon.placeholder image

‘Playacting’ budget will not bring real change to rural Devon, says MP

Torridge MP Sir Geoffrey Cox says Autumn Budget ‘gestures’ will make no real difference to peoples’ lives

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Greggs to open new shop in Bideford

City Market in Ilfracombe High Street has been hit with a three month closure order.placeholder image

Shop shut down for three months after selling illegal tobacco

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Chancellor John Healey has promised to deliver ‘breathing space and hope for the future’ in today’s budget.placeholder image

Chancellor promises ‘breathing space’ as he prepares to deliver budget

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New bus change to benefit local students

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Full house of businesses for busy Butchers Row in Barnstaple

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Energy costs ‘set to go up again’, warns North Devon MP

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Croyde adventurer Adam Jones prepares for epic Atlantic row to inspire

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Bideford Boxing Club land major signing with decorated amateur star

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Holsworthy savour Plainmoor experience against full-strength Torquay

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Plymouth Argyle hold their nerve in five-goal thriller at Cambridge

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Woodhouse wonder strike fires Exeter City to victory over Fleetwood

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Devon Christmas markets 2026

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Devon half term on a budget

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

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Exeter Airport launches festive day trip

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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Gathered to unveil the bench dedicated to former Ilfracombe mayor and councillor Mike Edmunds are Mike’s stepdaughter Lorraine, Councillor Terry Elliott, Ilfracombe Mayor Mark Fay, Ray, Mike’s stepdaughter Sam and his granddaughters Lucy, Natasha and Caitlin.placeholder image

Memorial bench unveiled in honour of greatly missed ‘Mr Ilfracombe’

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Trust gives latest update on North Devon maternity unit reopening

The weeks around Bonfire Night can be a terrible time for some dogs and their owners - a Bideford vet has explained what is happening to your pet and how you can help.placeholder image

What happens to your dog on Bonfire Night? Vet offers help and advice

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North Devon data centre plans opposed as hundreds attend demonstration

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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 Devon Mammal Atlas project will seek to ascertain the numbers and distribution of 33 animal species, including hedgehogs as well as rarer creatures such as beavers and pine martens. Credit: Gillian Dayplaceholder image

New three-year project aims to take stock of all Devon’s mammals

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New unit part of plan to cut 12-hour waits

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'Everyday fixes' unveiled by Treasury ahead of Budget

Barnstaple Round Table Fireworks is just one of several displays coming soon across North Devon and Torridge. Credit: Jay Bird Photographyplaceholder image

Bonfire Night 2026: Where to see fireworks in North Devon and Torridge

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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