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North Devon Journal published ​Broken down vehicle on Taw Bridge in Barnstaple causing traffic

September 9, 2016, 7:18 am
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There are reports of a broken down vehicle on a busy North Devon bridge causing a build up of traffic. BBC Travel South West are reporting that there is a vehicle stuck on the Taw Bridge which is causing slow traffic in the area. #Devon In Barnstaple on the A361 near the Taw Bridge we've got reports there's very slow traffic due to a broken down vehicle.[SG]— BBC Travel SouthWest (@BBCTravelSW) September 9, 2016 Updates as and when we get them. READ NEXT: North Devon firefighters are...

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North Devon Journal published The Old Sawmill, Berrynarbor – where the waitresses know...

September 9, 2016, 7:32 am
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With new owners, a plush makeover and a hearty, hearty new menu, there are plenty of reasons to visit the Old Sawmills in Berrynarbor, writes Joel Cooper.What's the vibe like?Rustic, country pub meets clean, modern high design in the newly renovated Sawmills pub. To be honest, the place is almost unrecognisable from its former self. The pub re-opened in June 2016 after a complete overhaul and now boasts chunky wooden furniture, bright white walls, lots of glass flooding the building with natural...

The Old Sawmill, Berrynarbor – where the waitresses know...

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NDJJoe published Bebo millionaire Michael Birch on childhood holidays in Bideford...

September 9, 2016, 8:02 am
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WITH work progressing well on two remarkable projects in a North Devon village, Journal reporter Joe Bulmer caught up with multi-millionaire Michael Birch, the founder of Bebo, and the man responsible for breathing new life into a remote village near Bideford.Michael and his wife Xochi sold social media site Bebo in March 2008 to AOL for around $850 million and in 2014 he bought the Farmers Arms pub, the village's fish and chip shop and the Manor House in Woolsery.The pub will be brought back to...

Bebo millionaire Michael Birch on childhood holidays in Bideford...

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NDJLaura published Find out how you can have your car washed by a fireman in North...

September 9, 2016, 8:35 am
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Fancy getting your car washed by a fireman next weekend? North Devon fire fighters will soon pick up their hoses to wash cars rather than fight fires in aid of charity.Firefighters up and down the country are preparing to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this Saturday, September 10, to raise vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.Bring your car along and have it washed in return for a donation to The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK's leading provider of services that...

Find out how you can have your car washed by a fireman in North...

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North Devon Journal published Decades of hard work destroyed at Warren Hughes as fire tears...

September 9, 2016, 9:38 am
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MORE than three decades of work and memorabilia were destroyed by fire this afternoon after a blaze tore through a Tiverton business unit.Crews were called to a fire at Warren Hughes LTD, specialists in traditional furniture and architectural joinery, at Ormidale Square, Tiverton, at around 11:23am on Friday, September 9.Appliances from Tiverton, Cullompton and Witheridge were initially mobilised, with additional crews from Middlemoor, Wellington, South Molton, Taunton and an Aerial Ladder...

Decades of hard work destroyed at Warren Hughes as fire tears...

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North Devon Journal published ​Family of missing teenager Arthur Heeler-Frood release appeal...

September 9, 2016, 9:45 am
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The family of missing Devon teenager Arthur Heeler-Frood have released an appeal asking him to make contact.Caroline and Jeremy Heeler-Frood, have appealed directly to their son, saying: "Arthur, let us know you are safe. You are not in any trouble. We love you. Please come home. Mum and Dad."An urgent appeal has gone out to find the missing 15-year-old boy, from Axminster, who went missing on Tuesday on his way to school.Detective Constable Mark Boon said: "Arthur had left a...

​Family of missing teenager Arthur Heeler-Frood release appeal...

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North Devon Journal published Cyclist left with serious injuries after Torrington car collision

September 9, 2016, 9:58 am
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision in Torrington.The incident happened at around 1.30pm on Thursday, September 8 at the junction of Whites Lane and New Street.A red Volkswagen Polo collided with a bicycle leaving the cyclist with serious injuries. The 57-year-old man was taken to Derriford hospital by land ambulance for treatment where he is believed to be in a stable condition.Officers from the Barnstaple Roads Policing Team are keen to speak to anyone who may have...

Cyclist left with serious injuries after Torrington car collision

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North Devon Journal published ​Van 'severely damaged' following fire near Burrington woodland

September 9, 2016, 1:30 pm
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North Devon firefighters were called to reports of a van fire near woodland this afternoon.One fire engine from South Molton responded to the incident on the road from Forches Cross to Abbotsmarsh Wood, Burrington, at 5.50pm. Here they found one van on private ground severely damaged by fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire, of which the cause was deemed to be accidental.It's the second major incident South Molton firefighters have been involved in today, following an aggressive fire which...

​Van 'severely damaged' following fire near Burrington woodland

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NDJSport published PICTURES: North Devon gig clubs row in London's Great River Race

September 9, 2016, 10:30 pm
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GIG rowers from North Devon took part in London's Great River Race. Two crews from Appledore, two from Torridge and one each from Clovelly and Ilfracombe enjoyed a carnival atmosphere along 21.6 miles of the Thames on Saturday. The race, in its 29th year, starts from Millwall and passes under 28 bridges before finishing at Ham. This year, as well as getting a river's eye view of all London's famous landmarks, the crews saw the representation of the 17th century skyline moored on huge barges...

PICTURES: North Devon gig clubs row in London's Great River Race

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North Devon Journal published Barnstaple man accused of assault and damaging Go-Pro camera...

September 10, 2016, 12:53 am
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A MAN has appeared before North Devon magistrates accused of assault as well as damaging a Go-Pro Camera harness.Jeremy Mark Clark, 53, of Easter Wood Farm, Goodleigh, appeared before North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday.He was charged with criminal damage and an assault. He pleaded not guilty to both offences.The matters were adjourned until October 10 for his trial which will take place at North Devon Magistrates' Court. Return to the Journal homepage or read more local news.Stay in touch...

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North Devon Journal commented Prisoners fed up with portions not big enough to 'feed a kid'

September 10, 2016, 12:59 am
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PRISON inmates are complaining they are being fed stodgy fare, tiny portions not big enough to "feed a kid" and "vegetables boiled to death".Food in prisons has been heavily criticised in a new report which found that less than a third of prisoners were satisfied with what was served up.Inmates at Exeter's jail are served a hot meal, baguette lunch with soup and a cooked breakfast some mornings, according to inspectors.Typical dinners include curry, pie, baked fish or...

Prisoners fed up with portions not big enough to 'feed a kid'

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NDJNicole published YESTERYEAR: Ilfracombe landslide and aftermath of huge South...

September 10, 2016, 1:11 am
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THIS week we take a look back at some wonderful North Devon images from the 1980s including the aftermath of a huge fire and an Ilfracombe landslide.It may not look like a massive undertaking but this was one of North Devon's oldest factories. Pictured in January 1980 this was the bottling department of Barnstaple's Dornat & Co which was sited where today's Library now stands. The mineral water factory had been started around 1860 by a Frenchman Charles Dornat but competition and modern...

YESTERYEAR: Ilfracombe landslide and aftermath of huge South...

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North Devon Journal commented Regional news: Classroom ban and police caution for teacher, 58,...

September 10, 2016, 1:30 am
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A TEACHER who had an affair with a sixth form student has received a police caution and has been banned from the classroom.The 58-year-old head of department Mark Wade had sex with the pupil at his house, at a holiday home in Cornwall and at her house. But after the student – more than 30 years his junior – said she wanted to end the affair, he attempted to woo her by sending flowers and "an article about sugar daddies". Wade, who was employed at The Piggott School in...

Regional news: Classroom ban and police caution for teacher, 58,...

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NDJNicole published Two police officers injured following alleged assault near...

September 10, 2016, 1:44 am
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TWO police officers have allegedly been assaulted in Bideford and left with injuries.The Twitter account @NWDevonPolice issued a tweet this morning to say two officers were assaulted.The tweet said: "Two officers assaulted this morning following an arrest near Bideford. Both being treated for injuries #police @DC_Police @DC_ARVSgt"Check back for more information as we have it. Return to the Journal homepage or read more local news.Stay in touch with the latest business news headlines...

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NDJNicole published UPDATE: Man, 24, arrested following alleged assaults on police...

September 10, 2016, 2:23 am
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A 24-YEAR-OLD man is in custody this morning following an alleged assault on two police officers in Bideford. The man is in custody awaiting police interview. He has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a male and female police officer as well as several other alleged offences. The two officers were taken to North Devon District Hospital to be treated for their injuries following the incident which took place at around 6am. As well as being arrested on suspicion on assault, the man had...

UPDATE: Man, 24, arrested following alleged assaults on police...

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North Devon Journal commented New range of gourmet burgers coming to North Devon Wetherspoon...

September 10, 2016, 3:07 am
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IF YOU are feeling peckish and are in need of a quick and filling meal then you might be interested to hear that there are new burgers coming to Wetherspoon pubs.Wetherspoon has added three new gourmet burgers to its menu, alongside the existing seven burgers already available in its pubs.All of the burgers are made from 100 percent British beef and are served in a brioche bun.Read next: Wetherspoons is selling 45 of its pubs - and one is in DevonThe new burgers are:Ultimate burger - a 6oz beef...

New range of gourmet burgers coming to North Devon Wetherspoon...

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NDJRuth published Hair Salon of the Year 2016 - What it's all about

September 10, 2016, 3:50 am
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HAIR salons – they are home to the people we turn to when we need a pick-me-up, a confidence boost or bit of TLC. They know that while life isn't perfect, your hair can be.And now you can crown your hairdresser the best in North Devon with the Journal's Hair Salon of the Year 2016 competition, in conjunction with Petroc.If your hairdresser is top of the chops, they could win the title and a stylish trophy courtesy of Dartington Crystal. And all you have to do is vote.Read next: Hair Salon...

Hair Salon of the Year 2016 - What it's all about

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NDJNicole commented MP for Torridge and West Devon Geoffrey Cox: Expenses claim...

September 10, 2016, 4:38 am
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"IN politics, it is necessary to have a thick skin and recall that a free press is a necessary precondition of our democracy."This is the reaction of the MP for Torridge and West Devon after national news outlets ran a story this week stating that he had claimed expenses for a new fridge for his constituency office.According to one tabloid, figures released by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, revealed Geoffrey Cox claimed £94.74 on expenses for a new fridge for...

MP for Torridge and West Devon Geoffrey Cox: Expenses claim...

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North Devon Journal published READER LETTER: Disgusted at idea of North Devon road closure

September 10, 2016, 5:10 am
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THIS is the first time I have written into your newspaper. The reason being I feel so disgusted at the decision to close the road at the new development for another two weeks to lay a new water main. Last time the road was closed it caused mayhem and inconvenience on a huge scale. The diversion recommended is 23 miles long and for the thousands of people, businesses like mine, school buses etc it is totally unacceptable.Read next: Planned closure of Goodleigh Road, Barnstaple, angers...

READER LETTER: Disgusted at idea of North Devon road closure

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North Devon Journal published Regional news: ​Inside the fortress-style hide-out of one of...

September 10, 2016, 5:53 am
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A HOUSE which was used as a drugs den next to a Devon primary school has a sinister history.The Journal's sister paper, The Plymouth Herald, has reported that police and council chiefs moved to shut down a crack house where late-night brawls erupted.This house has a dark history and is home to one of the most disturbing cases to rock Plymouth.Drug and sex monster Robert Stoneman - who was locked up in 2004 - turned four terraced houses in Stoke into what were described as a "netherworld of...

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