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North Devon Journal published VIDEO: Devon man who swallowed live goldfish at fair is banned...

May 22, 2016, 12:59 am
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A man who swallowed a live goldfish at a Devon fair last year has been banned from owning a fish for the next five years. Alexander Mackey, of Erie Gardens, Plymouth, swallowed the goldfish whole 'to impress his mates' after one of them won it at the fairground. The 21-year-old was captured on video dangling the clearly distressed fish above his mouth before dropping it in and swallowing. WARNING: THIS VIDEO MAY BE DISTRESSING TO SOME VIEWERSThe video, posted by one of his friends on...

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North Devon Journal published FRY UPS NOT INCLUDED: The 13 best places to get breakfast in...

May 22, 2016, 1:09 am
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We asked; you answered.Yesterday morning we called for you, our readers, to tell us where in North Devon and Torridge does the best breakfast… excluding fry ups!(That's because we've done that before, it's not that we've got something against a wonderfully greasy day-starter)You answered in your droves, and we now have 13 places we need to try out!Is there one we've missed? You'd better let us know on our Facebook page.Here's the 13 best places to get a breakfast in North Devon –...

FRY UPS NOT INCLUDED: The 13 best places to get breakfast in...

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NDJJonny published PICTURES: Chivenor 5 Barnstaple AAC 5 in the North Devon League

May 22, 2016, 2:10 am
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North Devon Journal published ​VIDEO: Party Pics from The Watergate, Barnstaple - May 21

May 22, 2016, 2:21 am
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Well some of you look like you had a good night last night! And some of you, well… some of you look like you had a good night last night!! The Watergate in Barnstaple was once again packed to the rafters this weekend, with resident photographer Paul Boston snapping away. It looked like another great night – and here is our video slideshow to prove it: Were you out last night? See if you can spot yourself: All pics Paul Boston Return to...

​VIDEO: Party Pics from The Watergate, Barnstaple - May 21

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North Devon Journal published VIDEO: Thousands head to RMB Chivenor for Sapper 300 fun day

May 22, 2016, 2:45 am
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More than 5,000 people descended on RMB Chivenor yesterday, to help celebrate 300 years of the Royal Engineers. Although many may have been disappointed to see the parachute displays and hot air balloon rides rained off, it didn't dampen spirits, with visitors still treated to a range of entertainment. The day gave thousands of people a rare glimpse inside the military base, all the while raising money for North Devon Hospice and The Soldiers'...

VIDEO: Thousands head to RMB Chivenor for Sapper 300 fun day

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North Devon Journal published PICTURES: Thousands head to RMB Chivenor for Sapper 300 fun day

May 22, 2016, 2:56 am
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North Devon Journal published North Devon sex offender found with 800 pictures of underage...

May 22, 2016, 3:28 am
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A Twitter user has been ordered to receive sex offender treatment from the probation service after he was found with pictures of young girls on his computer.Police in Devon were alerted by the National Crime Agency and raided Simon Oldfield's home at Dolton, near Winkleigh, where they found he had 886 images of under age girls.They were all in the lowest category and showed girls as young as six in sexual poses, some naked and some wearing bathing costumes.Oldfield, whose Hotmail address was...

North Devon sex offender found with 800 pictures of underage...

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North Devon Journal published Incident on A39 affecting traffic in both directions

May 22, 2016, 4:13 am
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There are reports of an incident on the A39, near Barbrook. BBC Travel Devon reported at 12.08pm that there had been an incident near the Stock Hill junction. Traffic is said to be affected in both directions. It is the second incident on the A39 in the past 24 hours, after the road was closed yesterday evening. 12:48 UPDATE: The incident has now been cleared. Return to the Journal homepage or read more traffic news. Stay in touch with the latest business news headlines for North Devon,...

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NDJJonny published PICTURES: Bideford ABC boxing show

May 22, 2016, 4:15 am
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North Devon Journal published ​Is Beyoncé heading to Devon next week?

May 22, 2016, 4:39 am
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Music fans got a surprise last week after Take That revealed they will be heading to Exeter for Radio 1's Big Weekend. Singer Gary Barlow let the news slip during an interview with Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw on his Breakfast Show. He said: "I just want to remind everybody when we first started out we were never on the Radio 1 Road shows, we were always the warm up act, and that was in 1990."Once we had gone off the show had started and now I believe we will be on one." Nick...

​Is Beyoncé heading to Devon next week?

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North Devon Journal published ​Could North Devon be set for a sizzling three-month heatwave?

May 22, 2016, 5:27 am
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Alright, alright. We know the word "heatwave" gets bandied about quite easily, but who can blame us? We're British. However, we'll tread a little more lightly with this one, as news begins to filter through that… who are we kidding?! HEATWAVE!! Yes, North Devon could well bask in three months of sizzling temperatures, with shock weather patterns set to send thermometers through the roof. Onslaughts of heatwaves are expected to hit as soon as 10 days from now, paving the...

​Could North Devon be set for a sizzling three-month heatwave?

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NDJAndrew published Twickenham beckons for North Devon rugby players

May 22, 2016, 6:39 am
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THERE will be no Twickenham appearance for Barnstaple's Devon contingent – but three other North Devon players are heading for rugby HQ next weekend. In the absence of Steve Perry, Jordan Petherbridge and Will Topps – who started the first two games in the County Championship – Devon failed to get the point they needed from their trip to Kent yesterday. The home side's bonus-point 29-8 victory at Medway instead sent them to the Bill Beaumont Cup Division Two final against...

Twickenham beckons for North Devon rugby players

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North Devon Journal published ​VIDEO: Guinness World Record attempt at Paws On The Beach event

May 22, 2016, 7:37 am
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If you've been on Saunton Beach enjoying a walk or a surf today, you would have been in good company! Paws On The Beach, North Devon's own doggy extravaganza organised by charity Dogs Helping Kids, has seen the region's dogs take to the sand for a world record attempt at the most dogs sitting simultaneously, a talent competition, and the area's first doggy surfing demo. Three daring dogs, including one North Devon star, were due to take to the water later this afternoon, keen to inspire...

​VIDEO: Guinness World Record attempt at Paws On The Beach event

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North Devon Journal published PICTURES: Paws On The Beach event at Saunton

May 22, 2016, 7:53 am
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NDJJonny published VIDEO: Tommy Langford raises autism awareness with one-minute...

May 22, 2016, 8:01 am
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TOMMY Langford helped raise £550 for the Devon Autism Centre. The WBO Intercontinental and Commonwealth middleweight champion was a guest at the Bideford ABC show on Saturday and auctioned a signed boxing glove. Langford, a former Bideford ABC member, also took part in a one-minute non-stop punchbag challenge to raise awareness for the condition. 1/2 1min challenge for #autismawareness my nominations @LiamdullW @boxerjayspeight & @WBAFCofficial @BenFoster...

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North Devon Journal commented Huge £527million Devon and Cornwall NHS debt could be worst...

May 23, 2016, 2:35 am
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The NHS in the West Country is facing the worst financial crisis in its history, with a staggering combined deficit of more than £527 million set to plunge it into the red. All NHS organisations in Northern, Eastern and Western Devon combined are facing by far the biggest deficit – £440 million – if nothing is done to tackle the issues over the next five years.The Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group is part of the wider intervention in Devon...

Huge £527million Devon and Cornwall NHS debt could be worst...

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NDJJoe published North Devon 'hybrid energy park' called 'massive' and 'unacceptab...

May 23, 2016, 3:08 am
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A NEW "hybrid energy park" to be built between Bideford and Holsworthy has been called "a massive and unacceptable industrialisation of the Devon countryside". Torridge District Council gave planning permission for a solar farm at Bulkworthy on Thursday, May 19. The solar farm and a nearby wind farm at Galsworthy built by the same developer, Ecotricity, have been called "one of Britain's first hybrid energy parks". However the Campaign to Protect Rural England...

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NDJPeter published Hunt begins for Barnstaple's next carnival queen

May 23, 2016, 3:21 am
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THE search has started for Barnstaple's new royal family as the organisers of the town's carnival hunt for the event's latest queen. Entries are now open for any youngster looking to before the official 2016 carnival queen or princess. Girls have until June 30 to enter this year's contest, ahead of the queen choosing, which takes place at the Barnstaple Hotel on July 14. Carnival chairman, John White, said: "The carnival queen and princess roles provide individuals with a great...

Hunt begins for Barnstaple's next carnival queen

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NDJPeter published Have your say on dramatic redevelopment of iconic Barnstaple...

May 23, 2016, 3:31 am
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MEMBERS of the public will soon be able to have their say on the future of one of North Devon's most iconic buildings as plans for its redevelopment go on display. The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon will give visitors a taste of what the redeveloped building will look like at a special exhibition during the half-term holidays. Between May 28 and June 5 it will showcase some of the 20th and 21st century objects from its collection which could be on display in the new...

Have your say on dramatic redevelopment of iconic Barnstaple...

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North Devon Journal published Mau Mau's latest North Devon street art targets Prime Minister

May 23, 2016, 3:50 am
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Popular street artist Mau Mau has been up to his antics again – painting one of his trademark cheeky foxes on the side of a boat in Instow. The artist, who is believed to live in the Torridge area, often uses his art to get a political message across, and the latest piece is no different. This time the subject of choice is none other than Prime Minster David Cameron: Speaking about his latest piece, which was a collaboration with Zhe 155, Mau Mau told the Journal: "It's to...

Mau Mau's latest North Devon street art targets Prime Minister

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