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April 1, 2016, 7:33 am

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A woman from Ilfracombe has admitted having a steak knife in a public place when she was arrested in Barnstaple. Ursula Carey, 41, of High Street, Ilfracombe, admitted having a bladed article in a public place when she appeared before Judge Geoffrey Mercer, QC, at Exeter Crown Court. The judge ordered the probation service to prepare a pre-sentence report and adjourned the case for a sentencing hearing later this month. Richard Crabb, for the defence, said there were potential issues of...

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NDJJournal2 published ​Traffic in Barnstaple: What the locals think should be done

April 1, 2016, 7:39 am

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We asked; you answered.On a Facebook post earlier today, we asked you, the North Devon Journal readers, whether the traffic in Barnstaple grinds your gears, and what you think should be done about it?The question was linked to our article which told of Pilton man Simon Jones posting his feelings about the town centre's roads on Facebook – and seeing it shared more than 500 times.Mr Jones titled his post "Get Barnstaple Moving" and said he had spent a chunk of his day sat in the...

NDJJournal2 published ​OLIVER BUILDINGS TO BECOME NIGHTCLUB: Today's most shared North...

April 1, 2016, 8:14 am

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Have you heard the latest news? The Oliver Buildings, aka the Shapland and Petter factories, are due to become the latest hotspot for nightlife in Barnstaple!I know! We're as shocked as you…Our article telling of the "exclusive" news has been our most shared story today, followed by some amazing pictures of a strange object falling from the sky near Woolacombe.Together, they have amassed more than 600 shares.Here are our top five most shared stories online today:1. EXCLUSIVE:...

North Devon Journal published Cyclists 10 times more likely to injure themselves after drinking

April 1, 2016, 8:30 am

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Drinking and driving is widely recognised as dangerous, reckless and illegal, but drinking and cycling is often seen as less of an issue, despite also being against the law. But cyclists are being warned that they are at 10 times more risk of injury after drinking alcohol versus being sober. Statistics show that cyclists under the influence are more likely to hurt themselves in a fall, are less likely to wear a helmet and are much more likely to be severely injured or killed than sober...

North Devon Journal published Braunton's annual charity car tour seeks 'vehicles of all eras'

April 1, 2016, 8:52 am

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Braunton Caen Rotary Club is calling on drivers of "vehicles from all eras" to take part in April's annual charity car tour which will take them on a scenic 80-mile drive through the North Devon countryside.Organiser Jan Lewis said the opportunity on April 24 was open to any road-going vehicle - historic, classic or modern - to tour the beautiful North Devon and Exmoor landscape, taking in both coast and moor.She said: "Age is no bar! This is not a competition simply an...

NDJPeter published Bideford free school battles continues as councillors decide on...

April 2, 2016, 12:04 am

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THE battle over the future of North Devon's first free school reignited last night as councillors decided whether a judicial review into the project would go ahead. It came as Torridge District Council was described as showing "disregard for the democratic process" by campaigners in favour of the new Route 39 school after it formally submitted an application for a judicial review ahead of the crucial meeting. The review seeks to challenge the decision made by the Secretary of...

NDJFran published VIDEO: EuroMillions results for Friday, April 1

April 2, 2016, 12:16 am

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HAVE you checked your tickets for last night's Euromillions draw? Jackpot prize money came in at £31,942,807. The winning numbers were 02, 16, 23, 25 and 49 while the lucky stars numbers were 06 and 09. There was one UK millionaire make from last night's draw. The code was LGN791604. Click here to return to the Journal's homepage or here for even more news. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

NDJPeter published Bideford free school battles continues as councillors decide on...

April 2, 2016, 12:28 am

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THE battle over the future of North Devon's first free school reignited last night as councillors decided whether a judicial review into the project would go ahead. It came as Torridge District Council was described as showing "disregard for the democratic process" by campaigners in favour of the new Route 39 school after it formally submitted an application for a judicial review ahead of the crucial meeting. The review seeks to challenge the decision made by the Secretary of State...

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North Devon Journal published Big police presence in city ahead of Devon derby

April 2, 2016, 12:41 am

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NORTH Devon residents heading to Exeter today are advised there will be a heavy police presence because today is the day Exeter City take on local rivals Plymouth at home. In the city centre there will be additional officers in and around the High Street. This is linked to the large crowds likely to travel to the city for the match. MORE NEWS: Calls to re-open Barnstaple Strand and Taw Vale after Facebook post bemoaning terrible traffic The game kicks off at 3pm and a mounted unit from...

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April 2, 2016, 12:45 am

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NORTH Devon's love of street food appears to be growing after a new festival was announced for Ilfracombe – just two weeks after an existing street food event takes place. The Devon Street Food Festival will set up shop on Ilfracombe's Victoria Pleasure Grounds between July 29 and July 31. It is set to see a mixture of local, regional and national street food caterers show off their culinary creations for the first weekend of the summer holidays. The event has been set up by the...

North Devon Journal published Could you represent North Devon on The Voice?

April 2, 2016, 1:12 am

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HAVE you been watching the BBC1 talent show The Voice and thinking: "I could do that." Then this may be your chance to represent North Devon on the show. MORE NEWS: Meet the Landlord - The Bunch of Grapes A talent spotting team will be heading to Exeter on Wednesday, April 27, searching for that distinctive voice. The team can be fouond at the Oddfellows pub on New North Road for an open mic night between 6-9pm and any success stories they discover could appear in series six of...

NDJFran published WEEKEND WEATHER: Rain in store for North Devon

April 2, 2016, 1:23 am

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RAIN will dominate much of the weekend weather in North Devon from today. People woke up to a wet start this morning and, while there may be a break in the cloud later, it is set to continue throughout the weekend. Top temperatures today will be around 13C across the region and the rain looks likely to stop around 11am. The sun is predicted to make an appearance around 2pm, but dark clouds will move back in this evening. It will be a mostly dry start to Sunday morning, though rain will...

NDJFran published Another £7,000 donated to North Devon SCBU Appeal

April 2, 2016, 1:29 am

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MORE than £7,000 has been donated towards new equipment for North Devon's Special Care Baby Unit. Perrigo, which has its headquarters in Wrafton near Braunton, has donated £7,060 to the SCBU Appeal at North Devon District Hospital. The money has been used to purchase two hotcots and neonatal warming mattresses. Many babies admitted to North Devon District Hospital Special Care Baby Unit require extra help to support their breathing, keeping warm and feeding. These hot cots...

North Devon Journal published Radio 1 Big Weekend: How North Devon can get its hands on...

April 2, 2016, 2:03 am

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TICKETS for Radio 1's Big Weekend in Exeter are due to become available online in just three days with thousands in North Devon determined to get their share and see some top acts a short drive away. There will be a special Radio Breakfast Show - hosted by Scott Mills - during which 50,000 tickets will be released from 8am, on Monday April 4. Big Weekend tickets are balloted for free to locals – although in this case the term local includes Truro and Dorchester. Sixty per cent will...

NDJFran published Mother picked up children from Swimbridge school while over the...

April 2, 2016, 2:07 am

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A MOTHER drove while over the limit with her two young children in the car, a court heard. Caroline Hopton, 52, from Chittlehampton, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday where she pleaded guilty to driving over the limit on March 8. The court heard it was about 3pm when she left home and went to Swimbridge CofE Primary School to collect her children. She spoke to staff who thought she had been drinking so they noted her registration number and contacted police. Officers...

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April 2, 2016, 2:11 am

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A MEMBER of staff at a childrens' centre reported a father for driving while over the limit, a court has heard. Simon Taylor, 30, from East Sussex, had been visiting his children at the Sure Start Bideford Bay Children's Centre. At around 3.07pm a call was made to police by a member of staff saying he had been at the centre and had driven away. The member of staff believed he had been drinking and passed on Taylor's registration number to police. His van was found in the car park on...

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April 2, 2016, 2:26 am

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North Devon Journal published ​Woman left scarred after rejecting kiss faces attacker in court

April 2, 2016, 2:57 am

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A WOMAN left scarred for life after being punched in the face by a man with a key between his knuckles has told how the attack has changed her life. The man, Eli Harold, 21, struck the graduate when she rejected his advances in a late-night queue at a burger van, a court heard. He was jailed for 33 months by Judge Paul Darlow, who told him the attack was "unprovoked and premeditated". The attack left Jade Murphy with a gash near her lip which needed 19 stitches. In a statement to...

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April 2, 2016, 5:09 am

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A CARPENTER has been disqualified from diving for the second time after being caught over the limit. Joshua Jones, 33, of Puffin Court in Northam, appeared in front of North Devon magistrates on Friday charged with driving while over the limit. He pleaded guilty to drink driving in Bideford on March 4. MORE NEWS: A pair of brothers have appeared in court accused of taking part in an assault outside a night club in Barnstaple. Philip Sewell, for the prosecution, told magistrates that the...

NDJFran published Mother had son in car while drink driving in Landkey

April 2, 2016, 5:14 am

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A DRINK driver was caught out for the second time in less than three years after clipping the kerb while her son was in the car with her. Annmarie Hill, 44, of Mazzard Close in Landkey, appeared in front of North Devon magistrates on Friday where she pleaded guilty to drink driving in Landkey on March 7. Philip Sewell, for the prosecution, said police were on patrol in Landkey when Hill was spotted driving with a child in the car and collided with a kerb. MORE NEWS: A MOTHER drove while over...