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NDJJonny published Bideford 2 Bishop's Cleeve 1: Five things we learnt from the...

September 19, 2016, 3:33 am
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1. Downing deliversSean Downing is often the standout performer in the Bideford ranks.After a season blighted by injury last time out, as Bideford were relegated, Downing was eager to get back to his best this campaign.He may have started slowly, not netting in the Robins' first seven games, but his two against Bishop's Cleeve mean he has four in his last four.He won the corner which he headed home for the opener and then was awarded the free-kick which he was in the right place at the right...

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North Devon Journal published Barnstaple computer thief Kai Hirst cleared of bunking off...

September 19, 2016, 3:45 am
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A former computer shop owner has been cleared of bunking off community payback work after telling a judge the probation service lost an important letter.Kai Hirst said he wrote to probation officers telling them he could not make his appointment to do voluntary work because of a family break up which had forced him to move away from North Devon.He said he also rang and left a message giving his new address but this was also ignored by managers running the unpaid work scheme in Barnstaple.Hirst...

Barnstaple computer thief Kai Hirst cleared of bunking off...

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North Devon Journal published Torrington man James Barnacle denies road rage assault

September 19, 2016, 4:11 am
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A TORRINGTON driver has denied assaulting another man in an alleged road rage incident. James Barnacle, 34, of Wells Street, Torrington, pleaded not guilty to causing actual bodily harm during an incident on the A377 near Crediton. Recorder Mr Martin Meeke, QC, adjourned the case for a trial at Exeter Crown Court in February next year and granted Barnacle bail.MORE NEWS: Woman from Barnstaple, North Devon calls police - gets through to Barnstaple, MassachusettsReturn to the Journal homepage or...

Torrington man James Barnacle denies road rage assault

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NDJLauren published New Barnstaple Cares Facebook group set up to support cancer...

September 19, 2016, 4:23 am
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A Barnstaple resident has taken on a challenge to distribute brightly-coloured pebbles throughout the town to raise awareness of cancer sufferers. Jojo, who does not wish to be identified any further, started a Facebook page called Barnstaple Cares to share the idea with other residents, after her mother and "second mother" were both diagnosed with cancer, and now the group has 105 members. The introduction reads: "This page is dedicated to two very important people in my...

New Barnstaple Cares Facebook group set up to support cancer...

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North Devon Journal published North Devon taxi drivers to be trained to spot exploited children...

September 19, 2016, 4:36 am
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North Devon Council is providing taxi and private hire drivers with information on how to recognise and report vulnerable people, such as exploited children or victims of slavery.The new approach was supported by councilors at a Licencing Committee meeting last week and chair of the committee, Councilor Jasmine Chesters, welcomed the initiative.She said: "People often think things like modern day slavery and child sexual exploitation are only urban problems. However, this is not the case....

North Devon taxi drivers to be trained to spot exploited children...

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North Devon Journal published REVEALD: The names of this year's UK winter storms

September 19, 2016, 5:35 am
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The weather has already taken a turn for the worse compared to last week - and now the Met Office has announced what this year's storms will officially be called.The naming of storms has traditionally taken place overseas, where deadly storms can cause huge damage to cities and countries in the Americas and Asia.But last year, the Met Office decided to name the storms that hit in the UK. It was hoped this would help the communication of weather warnings to allow the public to better prepare for...

REVEALD: The names of this year's UK winter storms

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NDJLauren published New Ilfracombe development at Slade Valley given the go-ahead

September 19, 2016, 5:43 am
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Debate between councillors over a controversial planning application for three detached chalet bungalows in Ilfracombe ended with recommendation for approval. The application to build three three-bed homes on the former reservoir site on Higher Slade road was initially recommended for approval on January 16. However, the planning committee later reversed its stance, recommending a minor amendment for refusal, after residents turned out in force to criticise the proposals over a number of...

New Ilfracombe development at Slade Valley given the go-ahead

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North Devon Journal commented North Devon MP Peter Heaton-Jones applying pressure 'behind the...

September 19, 2016, 6:13 am
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NORTH DEVON MP Peter Heaton-Jones says he has made it "absolutely clear" at a meeting in Westminster that proposed cuts to North Devon District Hospital services "cannot be accepted".The proposals were uncovered last week in a draft version of the Sustainability and Transformation Plan, which outlines the next steps for healthcare services in Devon as a whole.Mr Heaton-Jones was one of many people unhappy with the plans, particularly with proposed ideas to close North Devon...

North Devon MP Peter Heaton-Jones applying pressure 'behind the...

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NDJLaura published Dramatic picture shows motorist caught out by unusually high tide...

September 19, 2016, 6:43 am
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A dramatic photograph sent in to the Journal show waters rising around a car parked at Barnstaple's Quay car park.The tide was higher than usual - and it seems the fast rising waters of the river Taw caught this pair unaware.This is not the first time a car has ended up surrounded by water at Barnstaple Quay. Do you know of any other North Devon waterside spots where you think people should take care?READ MORE: PICTURES: Man, boat & car rescued from rising tide on Devon beach.Return to the...

Dramatic picture shows motorist caught out by unusually high tide...

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NDJJoe commented Bideford Hospital will not be closing, says Trust

September 19, 2016, 6:56 am
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Bideford Hospital will not be closing despite claims the facility will shut at the end of October, a healthcare trust official has told the Journal.The campaign group entitled North Devon Save Our Hospital Services (SOHS) said in its September newsletter: "We have just received news that Bideford Hospital will be closing at the end of October."This was announced at a meeting this week. So the 16 stroke beds will be no more!"The future of stroke services at the hospital is not yet...

Bideford Hospital will not be closing, says Trust

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NDJSport published Bideford ABC's Ryan Gumbley selected for Royal Navy boxing team

September 19, 2016, 7:26 am
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BIDEFORD'S Ryan Gumbley has been selected for the Royal Navy boxing team. The 19-year-old had to undergo a trial after completing basic training and the selectors recognised his talent and handed him a place on the team at light welterweight. This means Gumbley, who previously said it was his lifelong dream to join the Navy, will box regularly for the Navy to gain experience. During the Combined Services Championships – the biggest event in their calendar – he will be released...

Bideford ABC's Ryan Gumbley selected for Royal Navy boxing team

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North Devon Journal published Bideford man Brian Jury denies three rape accusations

September 19, 2016, 7:45 am
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A woman was allegedly raped after being taken for a late night walk in a dark country lane and told she would not be driven home unless she complied. Brian Jury allegedly drove the woman into the countryside near Bideford before forcing her to have sex on the back seat of his car. When he was interviewed by police he denied having any sexual contact with her but changed his story and claimed the woman had not only consented but initiated the encounter by grabbing his private parts. The...

Bideford man Brian Jury denies three rape accusations

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North Devon Journal published North Devon car restorer Jonathan Bowyer denies raping 12-year-ol...

September 19, 2016, 7:59 am
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A car restorer has denied raping a girl when she was 12 and 13 and grooming her to the point where she covered up his abuse for years. Jonathan Bowyer allegedly took the girl's virginity when she was visiting his home and went on to have sex with her again the next year. He denies having any sexual contact with the girl when she was under age but says they did start a relationship when she was 16 which led to her giving birth to a child the when she was 17. Bowyer, 47, of Ruxhill, Shebbear,...

North Devon car restorer Jonathan Bowyer denies raping 12-year-ol...

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North Devon Journal published ​A Five Guys burger restaurant is set to open in Exeter

September 19, 2016, 8:15 am
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A planning application for American restaurant Five Guys has been submitted to a Devon council.OK... it may not be in North Devon, but if the proposal to Exeter City Council is approved the burger joint will replace Ruby's Modern Diner at 74 Queen Street, Exeter - just a short drive or train journey away!The opening hours for the restaurant is expected to start from 11am and close at 11pm seven days a week.At this stage it is not known how many jobs the new restaurant will create.Exeter will be...

​A Five Guys burger restaurant is set to open in Exeter

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North Devon Journal published Drink driver drove her car at night with no headlights on, a...

September 19, 2016, 8:21 am
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A drink driver caught by police driving her car without headlights on at night has appeared in court.Lucy May Hynd , 24, of Ashleigh Road, Barnstaple, pleaded guilty to one charge of drink driving at North Devon Magistrates' Court, on September 16.Lyndsey Baker, for the prosecution, told the court Hynd was spotted by police officers on mobile patrol, when they noticed her Rover driving down Bear Street without headlights on, at around 12.30am on August 29.The officers turned around and put their...

Drink driver drove her car at night with no headlights on, a...

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North Devon Journal published REVIEW: Ron Howard's The Beatles documentary Eight Days A Week

September 19, 2016, 8:44 am
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Richard Courtnadge went to see the new The Beatles documentary Eight Days A Week in Ilfracombe. Read what he thought...On Saturday evening I strolled along to the Embassy cinema in Ilfracombe with my mate Rod to see hot off the press film Eight Days a Week, a sophisticated documentary on the Beatles rise to fame between 1962ish and 1967ish. Being as I'm only six months younger than Paul McCartney, I can say without fear of contradiction, I was there.Although we have seen most of the footage many...

REVIEW: Ron Howard's The Beatles documentary Eight Days A Week

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North Devon Journal published Torridge road blocked due to fallen tree

September 19, 2016, 1:03 pm
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A fallen tree in Bridge Reeve is causing traffic disruption this evening according to reports. The BBC shared this tweet earlier this evening indicating the A377 was partially blocked near the B3096, Leigh Road, Bridge Reeve. #Devon In Bridge Reeve, the #A377 near Leigh Road is partially blocked due to a fallen tree, so approach with care. [FG] — BBC Travel SouthWest (@BBCTravelSW) September 19, 2016 A further update at around 9pm suggested the fallen tree was still causing Traffic...

Torridge road blocked due to fallen tree

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NDJLauren commented ​Babies will be born on the link road and the government will...

September 20, 2016, 2:36 am
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Babies will be born on the link road and the government will have death on its hands, residents have warned North Devon MP Peter Heaton-Jones. Mr Heaton-Jones answered questions about the leaked proposed cuts to maternity services at a Barnstaple Town Council meeting last night. A hot topic of discussion was the issue of transport and travelling times to get to Exeter for mums-to-be to give birth following the proposed closure of North Devon District Hospital's maternity unit. You can watch...

​Babies will be born on the link road and the government will...

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North Devon Journal published Grade A Saltash college student, Charlie Pitcher's suicide...

September 20, 2016, 3:08 am
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A grade A student with no history of mental health problems spent an ordinary day planning a beach barbecue before he ran across the Tamar Bridge and threw himself over the edge.A witness told Plymouth Coroner's Court that she saw the 18-year-old pacing back and forth on the bridge before running up to the railing and jumping over the edge.Charles Pitcher was known to friends and family as Charlie and was described as "courteous, bright and determined".An inquest found there was...

Grade A Saltash college student, Charlie Pitcher's suicide...

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