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North Devon Journal published ​Care home abuse trial latest: Resident speaks of punishment...

February 28, 2016, 2:52 am
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A VULNERABLE man with a learning disability was told by staff at a North Devon care home he would have to stay in a bare room used to "control and punish" residents for a month, a court has heard. Five staff members - including the founder of Atlas Project Team - are accused of falsely imprisoning seven adults with learning disabilities. The court has been told that the staff members allegedly locked the men and women, aged between 19 and 61, alone in two rooms at the remote...

​Care home abuse trial latest: Resident speaks of punishment...

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North Devon Journal published Veteran driver knocked down cyclist after being blinded by sun

February 28, 2016, 3:26 am
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A pensioner lost his unblemished 52 year driving record after he was blinded by the glare of the sun on a wet road.Part time worker Franklyn Philip was delivering prescriptions for a local pharmacy when he knocked down a cyclist at a junction in Tiverton, Devon.The 71 year old said the sun was 'glistening' on the damp road surface as he was making a right turn and he did not see the cyclist who was wearing dark clothing.Exeter magistrates heard that a woman driver behind Philp, who was shielded...

Veteran driver knocked down cyclist after being blinded by sun

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North Devon Journal published Home made wine led to drink driving, court told

February 28, 2016, 3:30 am
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A driver embedded his car into a bank on Bonfire Night after downing tumblers of home made wine. Hans-Jurgen Abel drank two tumblers of the wine at a friend's house but 'felt fine' to drive home, a court heard. The 70 year old was found unconscious and slumped over the wheel of his car which was still running after he smashed his Vauxhall car into the earth bank at a staggered junction near his home in Ashill, Devon, on November 5, said prosecutor Lyndsey Baker. The courier driver was...

Home made wine led to drink driving, court told

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North Devon Journal published ​Extra powers needed to punish irresponsible lorry drivers, warn...

February 28, 2016, 3:38 am
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A CRACKDOWN could soon take place on rogue lorry drivers who attempt to take shortcuts through villages – putting lives at risk.The Local Government Association, which represents more than 370 councils in England and Wales, is calling for local authorities to be given the power to fine irresponsible truckers who have crashed into buildings or become wedge in tight country lanes. Council chiefs argue that bureaucratic red tape currently makes the current path of taking rogue drivers to...

​Extra powers needed to punish irresponsible lorry drivers, warn...

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North Devon Journal published ​Facebook reaction buttons get West Country translation from The...

February 28, 2016, 3:50 am
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IF you have been left confused by the introduction of Facebook's reaction buttons, there is help at hand from The Wurzels.The legendary West Country band has created its own "proper" Devon translations of the reaction buttons, which were introduced last week.In addition to the traditional thumbs up, now there is a love heart, and a series of emoticon faces to express other emotions.You can find the new buttons by hovering your mouse over the Thumbs Up like button and see the new ones:...

​Facebook reaction buttons get West Country translation from The...

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NDJPeter published ​Tesco's 5p bag charge to give boost to North Devon good causes

February 28, 2016, 4:36 am
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THREE good causes in North Devon are to get a funding boost following the introduction of the 5p bag charge at Tesco.The supermarket is calling on shoppers to help decide how much each scheme should get by voting for their favourite this week.Following the introduction of the 5p charge, Tesco teamed up with the community charity Groundwork to launch its Bags of Help initiative in England.It will see three local community groups and projects awarded grants of £12,000, £10,00 and...

​Tesco's 5p bag charge to give boost to North Devon good causes

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North Devon Journal published UPDATE: Woman "shaken" and "shocked" after...

February 28, 2016, 4:43 am
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A WOMAN had to be cut free from her vehicle after her car rolled on to its roof last night. A South Western Ambulance Service spokesman said the woman was "very fortunate not to have sustained any serious injuries" after the incident at a farm near St Columb, Cornwall. The ambulance spokesman said: "We received a call at 18.39pm reporting a road traffic collision involving a single vehicle that had rolled over. One female who was obviously quite shaken and shocked was...

UPDATE: Woman "shaken" and "shocked" after...

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North Devon Journal published ​Pensioner targetted in fake computer technician scam

February 28, 2016, 5:15 am
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A PENSIONER who was targeted by criminals in a computer scam is warning others not to fall into the same trap.Marian Snow, 73, who worked in an insurance office for 21 years before her retirement, received a cold call at lunchtime on Monday.The call soon turned menacing, leaving Marian "disgusted with herself" for falling for the con.During the call a man calling himself Peter claimed to work for Microsoft and initially wanted to help repair issues with her computer."I have been...

​Pensioner targetted in fake computer technician scam

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NDJPeter published PARTY PICS: Watergate, Saturday, February 27

February 28, 2016, 5:27 am
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North Devon Journal published North Devon faces major cuts to healthcare services amid...

February 28, 2016, 5:59 am
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NORTH Devon could face drastic cuts to its healthcare service which could see some specialist treatments leave the region. In a new report entitled Case for Charge, it was also revealed that criteria for long-term treatment for illnesses such as Alzheimer's Disease could also be tightened - limiting the number of people eligible for assistance. It comes after the North, East and Western (NEW) Devon Clinical Commission Group was last year declared as failing and placed into special measures...

North Devon faces major cuts to healthcare services amid...

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North Devon Journal published Katie Hopkins shows off massive scar after 12-hour operation

February 28, 2016, 6:12 am
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BIDEFORD-BORN Apprentice star Katie Hopkins has shown off her large scar left following a 12-hour brain operation to treat her epilepsy. The outspoken TV personality has suffered from the neurological disease since the age of 19, and says it has "plagued" her life since. Posting the pictures on Twitter the former Apprentice star, 41, commented how she looked like 'Frankenstein's bride', with pictures showing metal staples running across her head. Welcome to the scars I happily...

Katie Hopkins shows off massive scar after 12-hour operation

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North Devon Journal published Whale carcass picked apart by trophy hunters after washing up on...

February 28, 2016, 6:37 am
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TROPHY hunters have descended on a beach near Bude to strip down the carcass of a whale which washed ashore last month – leaving just one bone.The 65ft fin whale was washed up on Wanson Beach last month, where it remained until birds and human visitors began to pick away at the carcass.After the skeleton was exposed, macabre souvenir scavengers used hacksaws to dismantle the bones, which are reportedly being sold online.Just a single 450lbs bone was left, and has been dragged away by Bude...

Whale carcass picked apart by trophy hunters after washing up on...

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NDJAndrew published From England training at Pennyhill Park to a Devon derby scrap...

February 28, 2016, 8:24 am
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FROM the luxury of Pennyhill Park to a Devon derby scrap with Ivybridge, Steve Pape brought "a bit of ugly" to Barnstaple. Earlier this month, Pape was in a group of Hartpury College players – including former Barum scrum-half Ben Vellacott – who spent two days at England's training HQ to help Eddie Jones prepare his squad for the Six Nations opener against Scotland. Yesterday, the 33-year-old lock made his Barnstaple debut in a 13-3 away win over Ivybridge. Pape's...

From England training at Pennyhill Park to a Devon derby scrap...

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NDJPeter published Are you prepared to Eat Dirt on Exmoor?

February 28, 2016, 10:24 pm
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MOUNTAIN bikers will be hoping to avoid eating the dirt when they take to Exmoor later this year for a brand-new fundraising event. Eat Dirt on Exmoor has been organised by mountain bike enthusiasts, British Cycling and Calvert Trust Exmoor and aims to give avid cyclists a chance to experience Exmoor like never before. At the same time, those taking part will be helping to raise money for the charity, which works with people with all types of disability, providing opportunities to access...

Are you prepared to Eat Dirt on Exmoor?

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North Devon Journal published Christmas reveller must pay £5,000 for taxi queue punch

February 28, 2016, 10:28 pm
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A CHRISTMAS drinker has been ordered to pay £5,000 compensation to a stranger who he attacked in a closing time taxi queue. Matthew Pym punched victim Scott McCullough so hard he went down 'like a sack of potatoes' and fractured his head on the pavement. He is still suffering loss of taste and smell 14 months after the attack in Exeter's Fore Street and may never regain the faculties, Exeter Crown Court was told. Pym, aged 26, of Beverley Close, Exeter, admitted causing grievous...

Christmas reveller must pay £5,000 for taxi queue punch

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NDJPeter published Hour of Need appeal eyes £1 million target

February 28, 2016, 10:47 pm
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YORKSHIRE Building Society is calling on people in North Devon to show some flower power and help it raise £1 million for Marie Curie as part of its Hour of Need campaign. The group, which has agencies in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, is encouraging people in the region to give and donation and wear a daffodil pin in support of Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal. Simon Edwards, Yorkshire Building Society Development Manager for the South West, said: "By supporting our Hour of Need...

Hour of Need appeal eyes £1 million target

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NDJFayeG published Torrington woman celebrates 60th birthday in style - by shaving...

February 28, 2016, 10:51 pm
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A TORRINGTON woman decided to do something rather unique to celebrate turning 60 – shaving her head for charity. Brave Ruth Hallam from Torrington shaved her head to raise funds for Children's Hospice South West. With family connections with the hospice, Ruth said: "I am a 60-year-old grandmother to 13 grandchildren, I wanted to do something to say thank you to the Children's Hospice South West and to help support children of the future." Ruth's head was shaved at the...

Torrington woman celebrates 60th birthday in style - by shaving...

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NDJNicole published New Great Torrington vicar impressed by the vibrant sense of...

February 28, 2016, 11:04 pm
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A NEW vicar said he has been impressed by the "vibrant sense of community" in Great Torrington. Reverend Peter Bevan moved to the area with his wife Ann and was inducted into the Benefice on December 19. He is the new vicar appointed for Great Torrington, Little Torrington, Taddiport and Frithelstock. Mr Bevan grew up in the Quantock Hills in Somerset near Bridgwater. His father and two of his father's brothers also became Church of England vicars in Somerset. He was ordained...

New Great Torrington vicar impressed by the vibrant sense of...

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NDJJoe published Damien Hirst Mickey Mouse prints on sale for £14,000

March 30, 2016, 6:21 am
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New prints showing Disney's Mickey and Minnie Mouse have been put on sale by famous artist Damien Hirst for £14,000. Hirst who owns a restaurant in Ilfracombe, and is responsible for the Verity statue, has released the prints of the beloved cartoon characters as part "of his iconic series of spot paintings". MORE RETAIL NEWS: Did you know that Home Bargains are now selling Jeremy Kyle DNA tests? The artist believes he is following in the footsteps of artists like Andy...

Damien Hirst Mickey Mouse prints on sale for £14,000

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North Devon Journal published PICTURE: Ghost captured in photo taken at Devon museum

March 30, 2016, 7:08 am
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PARANORMAL experts have photographed what they believe to be a female ghost at a Devon museum. The image, taken in the Egyptian room at Torquay Museum, appears to show a veiled woman. It was taken at the weekend when a public ghost hunt was attended by 25 people plus five members of the Silent Voices paranormal investigators team. They all stayed in the museum overnight and say they were left 'completely gobsmacked' by what they discovered. Last May a picture showing a woman appearing...

PICTURE: Ghost captured in photo taken at Devon museum

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