Why not join one of the two or one-hour walks around Northam Burrows, Appledore and Westward Ho! in the coming weeks? Credit: TDC
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02 Feb 2026
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Why not join one of the two or one-hour walks around Northam Burrows, Appledore and Westward Ho! in the coming weeks? Credit: TDC
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.
Mark Knibbs, left, with tutors from the North Coast Devon Advanced Drivers group
Youngsters enjoying the facilities at Scribbleton in Winkleigh, which is among local indoor play areas facing a ‘perfect storm’ of rising costs. Credit: Scribbleton
The new battery train. Credit: GWR
The extraordinary meeting of North Devon Council attended by business owners to discuss the trade waste and recycling service. Credit: Alison Stephenson
Waste and recycling vehicles at the Torridge depot. Picture by Alison Stephenson
One of the flood damaged sites on the Tarka Line, between Crediton and Exeter, one of nine sites washed out as a result of flooding from the River Creedy. Credit: NDLRPG
The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway route near Snapper and the Scout campsite before 1935 when the line was still operational. Credit: L&BR
The collision between a Range Rover Evoque and a 16-year-old on a 50cc motorbike happened at the A39 ‘hospital junction’ near Barnstaple during late afternoon on January 28. Credit: Google
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Flourishing Colts programme at Barnstaple RFC. Pic from Bob Collins
Campbell Ridl in full flight. Pic from PPAUK
Cody Cooke making his presence felt at Hornchurch. Pic from PPAUK
Ilfracombe has been chosen as part of a national NHS pilot project that aims to provide better healthcare and support for people on probation. Credit: Chris/Geograph
The portrait of celebrated stallion Eagle, once owned by Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts and his wife Shirley will be auctioned in early February. Credit: Sloane Street Auctions
Appledore Library, with library regular Sue Clarke pictured outside, is facing having its opening hours reduced to two mornings a week. Credit: Kerry O’Rourke
A wide view of the rebuilt site. Credit: UK Wild Otter Trust
Node Cowork in Barnstaple will be the venue for a free drop-in event for local business hosted by North Devon Council on February 11.
Swimbridge-born Beryl Delbridge celebrates her 104th birthday on January 12 in Torquay with a party that makes her feel every bit the celebrity. Picture: Al Macphee/miraclepr.com
Flooding has closed the Tarka Line (pictured) and other GWR routes in Devon and Cornwall. Historic picture from 2000. Credit: Ainsley-Bennett
M5 this evening. Credit: Traffic England
The Black Venus Inn in Challacombe, Exmoor National Park. Credit: Google Maps
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.
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Unveiling the new bug house at Barnstaple Station, made possible by GWR grant funding, are North Devon MP Ian Roome and Mayor fo Barnstaple Janet Coates. Credit: Tim Steer
Students from The Ilfracombe Academy attend its annual Next Steps Day careers fair to meet local employers and education providers. Credit: Ilfracombe Academy
Traffic at a standstill on the M5 due to flooding. Credit: Traffic England
Scenes from the previous historic trial recreated at Barnstaple Guildhall by the same team – False Witness.
A typical Lidl store, similar to the one proposed for Braunton off Tinever Road
