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19 Mar 2026
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A mock up image of how the new Strand Social in Barnstaple will look when it reopens at the former Watergate site, previously owned by Wetherspoon, this April. Credit: Amber Taverns
Strand Social former Spoons reopening announcement
Six have now been sentenced for trafficking millions in cocaine into North Devon, including locals Karl Aldridge, Paige Kightley and Neil Warren. Credit: Devon & Cornwall Police
Drugs ring sentenced
North Devon Council officers are looking to crack down on dog fouling, particularly in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. Credit: NDC
NDC dog fouling campaign
Memories of Torbay’s music scene from the 1970s onwards celebrated in new film
The One Show presenter Kevin Duala surprises Wings South West founder Paul Bowser. Credit: Wings South West
Wings founder on The One Show
100-day countdown begins for global SUP World Cup in Torbay
Farmer Michael Wade pleaded guilty at Barnstaple Magistrates’ Court to two counts of illegally discharging slurry into watercourses near his farm.
Bideford farmer convicted of slurry spills
New laws to tackle livestock worrying by dogs came into force on Wednesday, March 18. Credit: Moorland Roamer/Adobe Stock
Ne w livestock worrying law
Alex Dovell (trainer) and Leo McMenamin
Bideford boxer shows his class to reach National Junior Finals
Drivers were diverted as delays built between Grenofen and Horrabridge (Image: Google Maps)
Police appeal after woman left with serious injuries following Grenofen A386 collision
The Patch – minus the Parrot – is looking forward to a new lease of life in Bideford. Credit: Ray Smith
The Patch Bideford restoration
Pariah from Queen Elizabeth's School in Crediton have been crowned Devon Music Education Hub’s Battle of the Bands winners.
Devon schools Battle of the Band results
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