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North Devon Journal published Parents warned after 'substantial increase' in Scarlet Fever in...

November 9, 2016, 6:52 am
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Public Health England has issued a warning to parents after 13 new cases of scarlet fever were reported in the South West.Scarlet Fever is a bacterial illness that mainly affects children and causes a distinctive red rash.Public Health England says there's been a substantial increase in cases in recent years.Health officials are urging parents to look out for the symptoms of scarlet fever after the number of cases began to rise at an alarming rate.Since the beginning of the year, more than 7,200...

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NDJLauren commented Overturned double decker bus blocks A377 in Lapford

November 9, 2016, 6:59 am
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An overturned double decker bus is causing serious disruption in both directions on A377. The incident has blocked the road between Kelland Hill, at the Lapford Cross junction, and the B3220 Morchard Road. Traffic is currently moving very slowly in both directions.4.45pm UPDATE: A passenger has been taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg#Devon #LapfordCross #A377 is blocked in both directions near Kelland Hill, traffic very slow due to a overturned double decker bus. [SGr]— BBC...

Overturned double decker bus blocks A377 in Lapford

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North Devon Journal published ​Santa Claus has come to town - and he's made of Lego!

November 9, 2016, 7:44 am
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You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout I'm telling you why – Santa Claus is coming to town... well, a life-size Lego version is anyway!The toy-form Father Christmas has abandoned his sleigh and set up shop in Thomas Moore Toyshop, on Fore Street, Exeter.The famous figure, backed-up by his two elves, is very rare and just one of five located across the country.Director of Thomas Moore Terry Alford said that one of the reasons behind getting the Lego Santa in for Christmas...

​Santa Claus has come to town - and he's made of Lego!

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NDJLaura published Councillors 'hopeful' decision on Ilfracombe's Southern Extension...

November 9, 2016, 7:48 am
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COUNCILLORS have said they are "hopeful" permission for a massive 750-home extension in Ilfracombe will be agreed before December.In September the Journal reported how North Devon councillors were expecting a conclusion to be reached imminently over the much anticipated Southern Extension.The development, backed by artist Damien Hirst, is predicted to bring more than £6 million and 750 homes to Ilfracombe and was recommended for approval in 2014.Artist's impressions show how the...

Councillors 'hopeful' decision on Ilfracombe's Southern Extension...

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NDJLauren commented Women suffers possible broken leg after double decker bus...

November 9, 2016, 8:22 am
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A female passenger has a suspected broken leg after a double decker bus overturned with 10 passengers onboard. Police were called just before 2.40pm to the A377 Morchard Road following reports of a collision involving a double decker bus. Around 10 passengers are believed to have been aboard the bus. One woman is believed to be injured with a possible broken femur. Lapford Cross blocked and slow traffic in both directions, because of an overturned double decker bus. Thanks @CreditonCourier...

Women suffers possible broken leg after double decker bus...

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North Devon Journal commented ​'I have months... this is my final chapter': Tragedy of brave...

November 9, 2016, 8:49 am
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Inspirational double lung transplant survivor Kirstie Tancock is being sent back home by doctors because there is no more they can do for her. Since being diagnosed with chronic rejection, the 27-year-old's health has continued to deteriorate, and she is too poorly for a third transplant to be even considered as an option. Kirstie, who writes an honest and open blog about life with cystic fibrosis and having had two double lung transplants, has this week posted a heartfelt update about her...

​'I have months... this is my final chapter': Tragedy of brave...

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North Devon Journal published ​Firefighters called to fire in Town Arms pub, South Molton

November 9, 2016, 9:03 am
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A fire engine from South Molton attended a chimney fire at the Town Arms pub on East Street, South Molton around 3pm this afternoon. On arrival, the crew confirmed that the fire involved a wood burning stove and set about extinguishing it. A thermal imaging camera was also used to check for hotspots and to ensure the fire hadn't spread.READ NEXT:Women suffers possible broken leg after double decker bus flips on A377 Man suffers 'serious' head injuries in Goodleigh Road...

​Firefighters called to fire in Town Arms pub, South Molton

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North Devon Journal published White Stuff opens its Barnstaple High Street store this morning

November 9, 2016, 4:30 pm
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North Devon's first ever branch of White Stuff opens its doors... in a matter of minutes! The Journal reported in August that the shop would be opening a branch in Barnstaple – and the clothing giant opens to the public for the first time at 9am today (Thursday, November 10). To celebrate the opening, White Stuff Barnstaple will be hosting a party tomorrow (Friday, November 11) with Prosecco, nibbles, a 250 prize draw and a free gift with purchases over £50. Young attendees can...

White Stuff opens its Barnstaple High Street store this morning

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North Devon Journal published 1 in 10 women in North Devon choose elective c-section birth

November 9, 2016, 8:40 pm
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One woman in 10 in North Devon is now choosing to give birth by caesarean.Of the 1,454 births in North Devon in 2015/16, 156 were delivered by elective C-section - meaning that 10.8% of all births in the area last year involved the mother choosing to have the operation rather than give birth naturally.A total of 885 women elected for a C-section in Devon in 2015/16, equating to 11.6% of all births in the county.The figures, released by NHS Digital, reveal that this gradual rise in the number of...

1 in 10 women in North Devon choose elective c-section birth

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NDJJonny published Shamwickshire Rovers 'could have won' Devon Premier Cup game with...

November 9, 2016, 11:00 pm
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SHAMWICKSHIRE Rovers Throgmorton Devon Premier Cup defeat to Exwick Villa "could have gone either way". Shammy welcomed the Carlsberg South West Peninsula League East side to Pollyfield for their second-round clash – but were defeated 3-1. Will Nicholls gave Rovers an early lead but two goals from Levi Edwardson – one in either half – and a late strike from Louis Jagger Cane turned the game on its head. Despite the defeat, Shamwickshire manager Gary Ford was...

Shamwickshire Rovers 'could have won' Devon Premier Cup game with...

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NDJJonny published Devon One rugby round-up: Ilfracombe edge out New Cross in season...

November 9, 2016, 11:30 pm
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ILFRACOMBE edged out David Butt champions New Cross 29-26 in their first game back in Tribute Devon One since promotion. Combe raced out the traps to lead their visitors 19-5 at half-time with tries from Jamie Matthews, Adam Wyatt and Radford Chugg, while New Cross's response came from Ryan Wotton just before the break. A double for Louis Griffiths in the second period gave New Cross renewed hope, but that was ended by a drop goal from Dan Brierley – who was playing with concussion...

Devon One rugby round-up: Ilfracombe edge out New Cross in season...

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North Devon Journal published John Lewis Christmas advert 2016: Watch the BounceBounce video...

November 10, 2016, 12:50 am
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It's here! The John Lewis advert 2016 has landed - and it's a good one! The popular department store's Christmas advert is one of the most hotly anticipated and this year they have released an upbeat Christmas advert featuring wild animals and a family dog (which makes a change from their recent tearjerker adverts).The highly-anticipated ad – considered a marker of the start of the UK Christmas shopping season – begins with a dad carrying out last-minute assembly of his daughter's...

John Lewis Christmas advert 2016: Watch the BounceBounce video...

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NDJLaura published Ilfracombe councillor's garden overrun with 'massive' cows

November 10, 2016, 1:06 am
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AN Ilfracombe councillor said his wife was almost "scared to death" this morning after nine huge cows descended on their garden. Councillor Mike Edmunds, of Highfield Road, Ilfracombe, called police promptly due to his concern the creatures might disrupt the nearby Ilfracombe Academy's school run. He and his wife Lesley woke up to a phone call saying they "had a load of cows in the garden" and that wife was "scared to death" by the huge creatures. But...

Ilfracombe councillor's garden overrun with 'massive' cows

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North Devon Journal published A377 closed this morning after double-decker crash

November 10, 2016, 1:12 am
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The A377 will be closed for a period of time this morning, to allow for recovery of a double-decker bus which crashed yesterday. Devon County Council say they will be closing the road near Lapford at 9.30am today to allow recovery of the double decker involved in a crash around 3pm. A377 Lapford. We will be closing the road at 9.30am for a while to allow recovery of the double decker involved in an RTC las night HG — Devon Alert (@DevonAlert) November 10, 2016 The bus overturned on...

A377 closed this morning after double-decker crash

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NDJJonny published Manager Sean Joyce finds the positives in Bideford's derby defeat...

November 10, 2016, 1:17 am
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BIDEFORD "got their backsides kicked" by Barnstaple Town, but manager Sean Joyce has played down the importance of the result. Joyce made seven changes for the Evo-Stik League Southern Challenge Cup clash with Barnstaple but ended up on the wrong end of a 4-1 defeat. Sam Stephens, captain for the night and one positive to come out of the clash, scored the only Bideford goal shortly after half-time. But Barnstaple were already 2-0 up at that stage and added another two after that...

Manager Sean Joyce finds the positives in Bideford's derby defeat...

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NDJJonny published Barnstaple's will to go the distance in National League Two...

November 10, 2016, 1:32 am
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HEAD coach Steve Perry said Barnstaple's comeback at Barnes epitomised the character within the camp. With Jordan Petherbridge red-carded and Barnes leading 24-3 shortly after half-time, the writing looked on the wall. But Barum staged an excellent fightback with scores from Linford Brock, a penalty try and one in the last minute from Will Topps making it 24-24. Isaac Hydleman kicked nine points. "It showed really good character," said Perry. "The lads have shown that...

Barnstaple's will to go the distance in National League Two...

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NDJJonny published Barnstaple Town 'delighted' with Southern League Cup win against...

November 10, 2016, 1:47 am
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MANAGER Barry Yeo insisted Barnstaple Town's 4-1 derby win over Bideford didn't flatter his side. Yeo was "delighted" with Barnstaple's performance as they left the Sports Ground with a big victory and a spot in the Evo-Stik League Southern Challenge Cup third round. Shaun Copp hit two, assisted Niall Heeney for another and Ryan Turner got one – albeit rather fortuitously – on his return from injury. It is a complete contrast of emotions from the Barum boss after...

Barnstaple Town 'delighted' with Southern League Cup win against...

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North Devon Journal published JAILED: North Devon man Jon Phipps sexually abused two girls...

November 10, 2016, 2:10 am
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A former sea cadet has been jailed after being found guilty of nine counts of historic sex abuse.Jon Phipps told a jury at Exeter Crown Court last week that allegations he abused two young girls while he was babysitting 25 years ago were sickening lies - but it took them less than two hours to find him guilty.Yesterday, he was jailed for 10 years at Taunton Crown Court, and was placed on the sex register indefinitely.The 42-year-old was living in a village in North Devon in the late 1980s and...

JAILED: North Devon man Jon Phipps sexually abused two girls...

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North Devon Journal published VIDEO: Double-decker bus being recovered on A377

November 10, 2016, 2:44 am
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The A377 remains closed this morning, as a double-decker bus continues to be recovered from a ditch. Devon County Council said it would be closing the road near Lapford at 9.30am today to allow recovery of the bus involved in a crash around 3pm yesterday. The incident blocked the A377 between Kelland Hill, at the Lapford Cross junction, and the B3220 Morchard Road yesterday. The road remains closed, with a diversion route in place: A377 closed Copplestone to Lapford. Diversion...

VIDEO: Double-decker bus being recovered on A377

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North Devon Journal commented ​Arthur Heeler-Frood: Missing Devon teenager ran away because he...

November 10, 2016, 6:19 am
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A missing teenager from Devon has run away from home because he was "bored of his life", according to a letter he left for his parents.It has been nearly nine weeks since 15-year-old Arthur Heeler-Frood went missing from Axminster.He was last seen by his parents, Caroline and Jeremy, leaving the family home on the morning of September 6.Following their emotional appeal last month, pleading for their son to get in touch, the couple appeared on ITV's This Morning in the hope that someone...

​Arthur Heeler-Frood: Missing Devon teenager ran away because he...

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