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Bryan Shanley pictured at Ilfracombe Museum with the antique Edwardian camera and equipment as well as just a few of the glass plate negatives from the collection of Ilfracombe sign writer and craftsman William Trawin, who died in 1943.

Chance discovery unearths long-lost Edwardian North Devon photos

Expect plenty of laughs plus chills and a twist or two in The Other Side of Murder, a darkly comic thriller opening at the Queen’s Theatre in Barnstaple on Tuesday, September 29. Credit: Manuel Harlan

Hilarious dark comedy thriller opens in North Devon next week

Billy Rowan aka The Undercover Hippy and the band will be playing live in Appledore to kick start October.

Feelgood roots reggae and more with UK festival favourites

Join the North Devon Sinfonia at The Last Night of the Proms in Barnstaple this September.

Don’t miss North Devon’s Last Night of the Proms this September

Bringing the groove to Ilfracombe – the Switchframe dancers took to the streets for their latest film. Credit: David Keightley - How about Dave Photography

Dancers turn heads with disco routine on the streets of Ilfracombe

Dolly Parton hugs a young Sam Butler after her secret visit to Manaton in 1979

Dolly Parton's secret visit to South Devon

Actor, writer and director Carl Medland, playing himself in his new film Paranormal Hollywood Haunting, arriving at the front door of the mansion featured in the film. Credit: My Production

Former Gazette paperboy turned film director realises Hollywood dream

The new sculpture or similar public artwork would most likely be located on the edge of Westward Ho! Village Green. Credit: TDC

‘Bold and joyful’ centrepiece artwork for Westward Ho! village green?

Paul Harper’s new book Sons of Ragnar showcases research by Appledore’s Nick Arnold, which puts forward a new North Devon site for the famous Battle of Cynuit where Ubbe Ragnarsson was killed – portrayed here in the TV series Vikings by Jordan Patrick Smith. Credit: MGM/the History Channel/Paul Harper

Was the long-lost site of a famous Viking defeat in North Devon?

Why not join Mad Dog Mcrea plus local support from Kozna at St Mary’s Hall, Appledore, on Saturday, September 12?

Renowned and raucous – are you ready for Mad Dog Mcrea?

Join Bubbles LaFae for her Once Upon a Bubble Show at The Plough in Torrington tomorrow (Friday, August 7) for lots of family fun.

Summer holiday bubble fun with renowned bubble artist at The Plough

Sir Alfred Munnings loved Exmoor and made it his home during the war years. © the estate of Sir Alfred Munnings 2026

Exhibition of Exmoor paintings by celebrated artist in Barnstaple

Join rising Nashville star Maggie Baugh at The Big Sheep Country vs Country Festival this Saturday, August 1. Credit: Nick Tavares

Nashville comes to town as country stars flock to the Big Sheep

During a daytime rehearsal at Valley of Rocks, ‘The Visitor’ played by Ben Fensome, meets The Signalman, played by Gerald Dickens, great great grandson of Charles Dickens.

Chills and a Dickens classic at nature's greatest stage on Exmoor

A life size cut out of Rosalie Chichester at Arlington Court as part of the Home for Nature exhibition. Credit: National Trust/Katy Anderson

Arlington exhibition pays homage to stately home’s previous owner

Barnstaple Fringe TheatreFest 2026 organisers and sponsors are busy preparing for the 20th anniversary of the event at the end of June.

Foamy eruptions, comedy, magic and drama – TheatreFest is back!

Reggae fans will not want to miss The Barefoot Bandit – rated as among the best in the UK – alongside Captain Accident and the Disasters at Appledore Music Festival this Saturday, May 30.

Double header of reggae stars heading to North Devon this weekend
Join acclaimed bands The Barefoot Bandit plus Captain Accident and the Disasters at St Mary’s Hall in Appledore on Saturday, May 30
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The Devon Day Craft Fair at Arlington Court will feature a vast array of locally made products and artworks.

Artisan takeover at historic estate as popular craft fair returns

Michael Lees with his painting of the Jane Hannah Macdonald III alongside author Annemarie Munro and John Vistuer, who bought the painting.

Pen and brush bring the latest chapter to lifeboat restoration appeal

The Braunton Beats Festival has been hailed a huge success, with a wide range of performances and workshops, such as the Djembe Devon Drumming workshop hosted by South St Church.

‘Monstrous success’ for the first Braunton Beats Festival

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