Encompass Southwest, helps people who are homeless or facing the threat of homelessness, as well as abuse and health issues, has been recognised with a top national award. Credit: Harrison Lambert
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Encompass Southwest, helps people who are homeless or facing the threat of homelessness, as well as abuse and health issues, has been recognised with a top national award. Credit: Harrison Lambert
The cheque of £1,600 for Families in Grief is presented to Suzi Marsh of FiG by Tony Blake and Emelia McNeil from Barnstaple Male Voice Choir.
The Brend Collection has launched a charitable partnership with Children’s Hospice South West. Credit: The Brend Collection
Debbie Kent from Torrington and dachshund Bella at Crufts.
Sunrise Diversity students, staff and volunteers are hugely grateful for the £500,000 funding from the National Lottery that will keep the charity going. Credit: Sunrise Diversity
Staff at Edenmore Nursing Home say former civil engineer Peter is ‘cheeky’ with plenty of humour. Credit: Edenmore Nursing Home
Tortoiseshell stray Rosie had been living at West Buckland School for more than a year, after going missing from her Bideford home five years ago. Credit: WB School
Andy Hood completes first run back after cancer, covering 170 miles over five days and arriving at Land’s End determined to rebuild
On Track Education Barnstaple takes part in wellbeing initiatives to raise awareness of supporting mental health, such as Hello Yellow day, pictured here in 2025.
Bideford Carnival 2025 presentation to the three main charities with carnival veteran of 50 years June Upton, second left and chair Jude Gubb plus charity representatives. Credit: Graham Hobbs
Members of Barnstaple Allotment Association presenting £300 in gardening gifts to Pilton Farm staff and pupils at Pilton Community College.
The display of 2,000 Doves of Peace can be viewed at Barnstaple Parish Church from Tuesday, January 27.
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Halted traffic on the M5. Credit: National Highways
Farmer Michael Wade pleaded guilty at Barnstaple Magistrates’ Court to two counts of illegally discharging slurry into watercourses near his farm.
Aldi Barnstaple is among Devon stores looking to recruit new staff. Credit: Roger A Smith
Encompass Southwest, helps people who are homeless or facing the threat of homelessness, as well as abuse and health issues, has been recognised with a top national award. Credit: Harrison Lambert
Torridge District Council will not accept batteries in recycling from April 1, but cartons can now be added to the brown recycling bags. Credit: TDC
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Broadsands Beach, Torbay (Image courtesy: Lorraine Henderson)
A two-seat Spitfire, painted in the historic livery of the original K5054 prototype, prepares to embark on its nationwide commemorative tour. Photo: Darren Harbar & Spitfires.com
A total of 16 local good causes received a share of more than £14,600 raised by the Barnstaple Round Table Santa Sleigh 2025. Credit: Barnstaple RT
Captain Mark read of North Devon Salvation Army playing Christmas carols in Barnstaple High Street. Credit: Clive Metcalfe Photography
Why not sign up for Nightwalk 2026 on behalf of North Devon Hospice and create some memories this May? Credit: North Devon Hospice
The tables set ready for the 2025 Bideford Community Christmas Day lunch. Credit: Lindsay Mcfarlane
Charlotte Luckett from Bideford has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM). Pictured here doing a charity challenge to mark what would have been her brother Martyn’s 40th birthday.
Many of the children who attended wore their best New Year’s Eve fancy dress. Credit: Graham Hobbs
Mila delivers the selection boxes on Christmas Eve to staff at the Caroline Thorpe Ward at North Devon District Hospital, for young patients, their siblings and families to enjoy.
Presenting the donation from NFU Mutual to South Molton Community Hospital. Credit: NFU Mutual
Will and Charmain Lovett with their dad Harry at Edenmore Nursing Home and the mountain of Christmas gifts bought through Charmain’s TikTok appeal.
The Voice has received an amazing avalanche of donations for its annual Christmas Toy Appeal, way beyond all expectations. Credit: The Voice
Santa and his elf crewman on board the Sea King helicopter as they leave Little Bridge House in Fremington. Credit: AW Photographic
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Torridge District Council will not accept batteries in recycling from April 1, but cartons can now be added to the brown recycling bags. Credit: TDC
Farmer Michael Wade pleaded guilty at Barnstaple Magistrates’ Court to two counts of illegally discharging slurry into watercourses near his farm.
