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Library changes ‘a huge blow’ for Town of Culture bid

Devon County and North Devon Council member Cllr Sara Wilson (Green) is calling for the rationale behind the cuts to be properly explained and has requested an urgent scrutiny meeting, amid concerns that the loss of the library team could result in a reduction in what the library has to offer.

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Barnstaple Christmas lights switch-on confirmed

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Ambulance Service responds to 7,000 incidents over weekend

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For A Time: Sanctuary Seekers in North Devon uses pictures by photographer Toby Adamson to tell the story of when asylum seekers came to Ilfracombe.placeholder image

Exhibition tells story of when Ilfracombe was home to asylum seekers

Under the now withdrawn plan, most of Devon would have been lumped into one council stretching from the Exmoor coast to Salcombe. placeholder image

North Devon ‘no further forward’ after council shake up plan scrapped

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GWR launches Black Friday sale

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Future of Poundland uncertain as chain moves to appoint administrators

Sport

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Bideford fight back from two goals down but suffer late defeat

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North Devon’s Eleanor storms to silver in England debut in Belgium

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Braunton teenager strikes gold at World Karate Championships

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Late Aimson thunderbolt denies Exeter City at leaders Salford

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Argyle hold firm against promotion rivals Reading in Home Park draw

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Polar Express comes to Devon this Christmas

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Devon Christmas markets 2026

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Devon half term on a budget

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

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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National Trust opens woodland trail and bike pump track in North Devon

A map showing the plan for Devon chosen by the last government administration, which may not happen now.placeholder image

Devon council hokey cokey as ministers go back to the drawing board

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Masked ball brings in £10k for veterans facing hardship

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

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THE DEVON DATA CAMPUS: A LETTER TO LOCAL RESIDENTS

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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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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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