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AN application for a new free school in Barnstaple has been submitted to the Department for Education. Newport Primary headteacher Andy Cotton confirmed the school had now applied to set up a new free school in the west of the town. The Journal reported on February 16 that Newport Primary and Team Multi-Academy Trust – which includes Pilton Bluecoat CofE Junior School, Brayford Primary School and Umberleigh Primary School – would be submitting bids for new schools. Newport...

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March 30, 2016, 7:48 am

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A warning by a former North Devon District Hospital surgeon about "potentially dangerous" ENT changes our most shared story today. Our second-most shared article came after two men attempted to break in to Ilfracombe's Lidl. People have also shared a story about a woman who was driving at 100mph and texting before she crashed in Barnstaple. Here are our five most shared stories today: 1. ENT changes are 'potentially dangerous' says former North Devon District Hospital...

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March 30, 2016, 7:54 am

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A young mother has been banned from driving after she crashed her car while sending a text on her mobile phone.Melissa Berry had terrified her passengers by going at speeds of up to 120mph on country roads and the North Devon link road.She ignored their pleas to slowed down and was accelerating to 65mph on the outskirts of Barnstaple when she lost control, catapulting a back seat passenger out of the car as it spun onto its roof.MORE NEWS: Polish man acted as lookout for gang selling heroin in...

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March 30, 2016, 9:02 am

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PLANS have been lodged to build up to 280 houses at the former Yelland Power Station site. The Journal first reported 12 months ago that the plans had been put out to the public by Woodward Smith Architects, which is the agent for the application. And now plans have been formally submitted to North Devon Council. Matt Steart, of Woodward Smith, said: "The proposal seeks to propose a new maritime employment campus and marine energy park providing flexible work space linked to the...

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March 30, 2016, 6:00 pm

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There's no place like home for three artists exhibiting at the Goodwin GalleryTHE Goodwin Gallery's latest exhibition, Into The Landscape, showcases the work of three fine artists all living in Devon. Danny Holmes-Adams produces landscapes depicting remote locations on Dartmoor, painted in the heart of the moor itself; Luna North captures the essence of her beloved Exmoor with beautifully rendered prints of local fauna and foliage; and Helena Lewis's photography and imagery gives viewers an...

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March 30, 2016, 6:00 pm

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THERE'S a rare chance to take a look around an historic property in Bishops Tawton this year. Built in 1840, Hall has been the home of the Chichester family for more than 700 years. The three two-hour tours, in April, June and September, present a great opportunity for those curious to peek inside a building which features an imposing Gothic hall – complete with oak tie-beam roof, stencilled windows, stained glass and a minstrel's gallery. Conducted by Clare and Mikie Campbell-Lamerton,...

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March 30, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A baby allegedly looked 'as if had gone ten rounds with Mike Tyson' after being battered by his father, a jury has been told. The 11 month child had bruising to one side of the face which included visible finger marks, Exeter Crown Court was told. The baby's mother told a jury she did not report the incident to the police because she felt guilty about leaving her child in the care of her husband while she went out to work. The 34-year-old father, from the Newton Abbot area, denies child...

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March 30, 2016, 11:53 pm

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A DAUGHTER allegedly posed as her mother, bedbound in a Barnstaple care home. to transfer £17,000 into her own account in telephone banking transactions. Gail Penkeyman has gone on trial at Exeter Crown Court accused of stealing the money through three calls to Barclays Bank in which she pretended to be her mother Wendy Cumming. The 71-year-old suffers from such severe arthritis she can barely move and was being cared in Barnstaple when the alleged thefts took place last...

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March 30, 2016, 11:57 pm

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AFTER rising from the ashes a decade ago, two carers are celebrating 10 years at the helm of their very own care company. Carol Earner and Carol Swann established Phoenix Care At Home Ltd in April 2006 after being made redundant as part of cuts to a national care provider. Using their redundancy pay outs they decided to establish the small private care firm, creating a base at Chivenor and turning to their former colleagues to help create a team of dedicated care workers. Now a decade...

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March 31, 2016, 12:16 am

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AN investigation has been launched after a car was set ablaze on the banks of a North Devon reservoir. Fire crews from Hartland were called to Melbury reservoir near Parkham after receiving reports of a vehicle fire at 9.08pm. At the scene they discovered the vehicle was "well alight" and worked to extinguish the blaze – which has destroyed the car. The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate and an investigation has been launched. Click here to return to the...

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March 31, 2016, 12:23 am

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PLANS to resurface Bideford's main shopping street have been called a "tragedy" by a cafe owner. Bideford Town Council will this week apply for funding to replace the brick surface on Mill Street with tarmac. There has been a mixed reaction from business owners on the street who would most likely lose business while the work is carried out. Councillor Peter Christie proposed the idea to Bideford Town Council. He said: "If you hear a car drive down Mill Street it sounds...

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March 31, 2016, 1:30 am

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JOE Blackford took his tally to six tries in three games as South Molton won 33-5 at Totnes. Molton have won each of those three games with a bonus point to secure their place in Tribute Devon One. The forwards dominated throughout and, unsurprisingly, the scoring was opened with a pushover try from Blackford, converted by George Whiting. - South Molton to be joined by Ilfracombe and Torrington in Devon One Totnes responded with a try by James Ruddock but Molton hit straight back with...

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March 31, 2016, 1:39 am

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Will you be going to any gigs in North Devon or Torridge over the next seven days? There are plenty to choose from…Friday, April 1 Sam Green Duo, The Champ, Appledore, 9pm.Hip Route, The Red Barn, Woolacombe, 9pm.Saturday 2 Wilderland, Lacey's, Bideford, 8.30pm.Vinyl Night (Bring Your Own), The Champ, Appledore, 9pm.Exmoor Do-Dah Band, The Mariners Arms, Braunton, 9pm.Rocking Pete-G, The New Inn, Fremington, 9pm.The Jukes, The Royal, Appledore, 9pm.Wendy May's Boom Boom Room, The...

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March 31, 2016, 1:48 am

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ILFRACOMBE should be crowned Devon Two champions on Saturday after Torrington failed to claim a bonus point in their game in hand. A 12-7 win at Old Technicians stretched Torrington's unbeaten run to 11 games. But they needed to score four tries to get the extra point that would have taken them above their North Devon rivals at the top of the table. - Barnstaple and Jordan Petherbridge take title bid step by step It means a bonus-point win at home against bottom side Devonport HSOB would...

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March 31, 2016, 1:53 am

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TWO of Kingsley School Judo Club's top judoka travelled to Croatia and Portugal to compete in International Judo Federation European Cup events. Mark Wild, 14, took part in the Cadet Cup in Zagreb, while Chris Edwards, 18, went to Coimbra for the Junior Cup. Both part of the England squad, they had the chance to collect world-ranking points which count towards qualification for tournaments including the World Championships and Youth Olympics. - Read why Sean Joyce was unhappy with Bideford's...

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March 31, 2016, 2:04 am

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A MAN brandished a knife following a disturbance at a Barnstaple pub. Police were called to the Royal Exchange in Joy Street just before 9.30pm on Monday, March 28. It is alleged that an altercation took place between two men with a third trying to intervene as the peacemaker. MORE NEWS: A daughter has denied stealing £17,000 from her bed-bound Barnstaple mother During the incident one man pulled out a knife and two people were later taken into police custody in connection with the...

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March 31, 2016, 2:04 am

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AS North Devon basks in glorious wall-to-wall sunshine, the Met Office is forecasting the good weather to continue with one of the warmest days of the year so far set to arrive on Saturday. This morning's fine start to the day will continue throughout the morning and afternoon, with light winds and barely a cloud in the sky. During the day temperatures will reach up to 12C. Although a weather front will move in overnight, this will only affect the North West of the UK, meaning North Devon...

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March 31, 2016, 2:15 am

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PEOPLE in North Devon are being asked to keep an eye out for a selection of "irreplaceable" jewellery following two burglaries earlier this month.Police in Exmouth are investigating the incidents which took place at homes in Salterton Road and Barnfield Avenue.Officers said priceless possessions were stolen in the raid on the home in Barnfield Road on March 17.DC Carly Davies said: "During this burglary entry was gained by forcing open a rear door. A large amount of jewellery was...

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March 31, 2016, 6:40 am

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A father has been cleared of battering his baby after telling a jury his ex wife has exaggerated the seriousness of the child's injury. The 34-year-old was acquitted after telling Exeter Crown Court a mark on the cheek of the 11-month old baby was a small bruise and disputing the mother's claim that the boy looked "as if he had gone 10 rounds with Mike Tyson". The father said some of the bruising came from an earlier accident and the only injury he inflicted was when he grabbed his...

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March 31, 2016, 7:03 am

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A CYCLIST was taken to hospital with a suspected fractured shoulder after a crash with a car in Bideford earlier today. Police were called just before 12pm to the A386 Kingsley Road. A cyclist and a blue Toyota Auris had collided. An ambulance was called to treat the cyclist who suffered a shoulder injury, scrapes and bruises and shock. He was taken to hospital with a suspected fractured shoulder. No action has been taken against the driver. Click here to return to the Journal's...