Quantcast
Channel: Devon Live - frontpage
Viewing all 54675 articles
Browse latest View live
↧

North Devon Journal published Flooding washes away part of Exmoor's historic Tarr Steps

November 21, 2016, 1:49 am
$
0
0
PART of the ancient clapper bridge Tarr Steps has been washed away following the weekend's heavy rain.The Tarr Steps on Exmoor are made of stones weighing between one or two tonnes each and many were swept away by the River Barle on November 20.Oh no! Sad to see #TarrSteps gone. Hope stones are still numbered @RangersENPA ? #stormangus https://t.co/ZE8lGkJKD6— HLowtherUK (@TiddlywinkUK) November 20, 2016Exmoor Rangers Tweeted yesterday morning saying that the middle section of the steps...

Flooding washes away part of Exmoor's historic Tarr Steps

↧
Search

North Devon Journal published A399 closed both ways from Link Road to Brayford due to fallen...

November 21, 2016, 2:37 am
$
0
0
The A399 is currently closed in both directions.The road is shut between the A361 at Aller Cross, near South Molton, to Shutscombe Hill at Brayford, due to fallen power cables.Updates as and when we get them.It is unclear as to whether the adverse weather has had an effect on the incident, but there were flood warnings in place for the River Bray, which runs along the A399, from the Met Office overnight.Read on for North Devon flood news from the weekend:North Devon MP Peter Heaton-Jones: 'We're...

A399 closed both ways from Link Road to Brayford due to fallen...

↧
↧

NDJJonny published North Devon League round-up: Four games survive the wet weather

November 21, 2016, 3:13 am
$
0
0
JUST four of the 21 scheduled North Devon League games got the go-ahead this weekend. With wet weather causing havoc across the area, league and cup games suffered as a result. Only one Brayford Cup game went ahead, as Shamwickshire Rovers booked their spot in the semi-finals. They secured a ninth win in 10 in all competitions by beating North Molton 7-1. Will Nicholls led the way with four goals, while Andy Allan, Sam Bissett and James Bateman added the others. Jordan Jones got the...

North Devon League round-up: Four games survive the wet weather

↧

North Devon Journal published FUEL WARS: Petrol set to drop below £1 per litre today

November 21, 2016, 3:25 am
$
0
0
Motorists in North Devon should be able to take advantage of cheaper fuel as the battle for custom among the country's leading supermarkets intensifies.The price of a litre of fuel is set to dip beneath £1 for the first time in nearly a year.Morrisons is one of the retailers set to slash prices, cutting the price of petrol to a maximum of 109.9p a litre.The supermarket giant will offer further discounts to customers at its 333 forecourts across the nation, too.Motorists who spend £50...

FUEL WARS: Petrol set to drop below £1 per litre today

↧

North Devon Journal published 'Annoying' Bideford offender Loui Guinan saw warrant for his...

November 21, 2016, 3:37 am
$
0
0
A bail jumper has appeared in court after reading that he was wanted on Facebook.Loui Guinan told a judge he had no idea he was due in court until he discovered that a warrant had been issued for his arrest.He only learned about the appointment when he saw an item on the Facebook page of the North Devon Journal.Guinan, 25, was thought to have been living in London when the warrant was issued at Exeter Crown Court three weeks ago but told a Judge he is back in his home town of Bideford.He said he...

'Annoying' Bideford offender Loui Guinan saw warrant for his...

↧
↧

North Devon Journal commented Regional News: ​Brand new £40,000 BMW abandoned in flood

November 21, 2016, 3:55 am
$
0
0
A new BMW worth around £40,000 has been abandoned after ending up in floodwater on a Devon road.The white BMW M1 was spotted submerged on East Wonford Hill in Exeter after Saturday night/Sunday morning's torrential rain.The car, which was registered in September this year and has a 66 plate, has a three litre diesel engine.It is believed to be a 330d xdrive - with four-wheel drive - and is capable of 0-62 in 5.4 seconds.The owner will need to arrange collection of the two-month-old, which...

Regional News: ​Brand new £40,000 BMW abandoned in flood

↧

North Devon Journal published ​Weather warnings remain in place for River Mole in South Molton...

November 21, 2016, 4:14 am
$
0
0
Flood warnings remain in place for parts of North Devon today, as adverse weather continues to batter the region. Last night, the Met Office put out an amber warning for rain, as heavy rain was expected to fall on North Devon and Torridge. Areas of North Devon remain susceptible to flooding, with Braunton's River Caen still dangerously high and multiple roads affected by the weather. And the Environment Agency have flood warnings still in place for the River Mole, which burst its banks...

​Weather warnings remain in place for River Mole in South Molton...

↧

NDJJonny commented Former Bideford ABC boxer Ben Owen wins professional debut

November 21, 2016, 4:32 am
$
0
0
BEN Owen "couldn't have asked for anything better" from his professional boxing debut. The former Bideford ABC fighter travelled to Weston-super-Mare to take on Matt Seawright at the Grand Pier on Friday. Owen, performing for the first time since his final amateur bout in March, was better from the off and didn't drop a round. Seawright did take a draw in two but Owen won the other four to take it 60-56 on the scorecards. "It went really well," said Owen. "I...

Former Bideford ABC boxer Ben Owen wins professional debut

↧
Search

NDJLauren published Hundreds turn out in the rain to celebrate South Molton Christmas...

November 21, 2016, 5:40 am
$
0
0
South Molton's Christmas lights switch-on event prevailed despite wind, rain and hail, with hundreds of residents turning out to celebrate. Councillor Stephen Lock, mayor of South Molton, opened proceedings by thanking Paul Henderson from Print Workx, South Molton Town Council staff, electrician Rob Baker and his team for sorting out the Christmas lights, and all the local businesses who allow the use of their electricity for the lights. Mr Lock said: "Thank you also to the Hackman...

Hundreds turn out in the rain to celebrate South Molton Christmas...

↧
↧

North Devon Journal published Car dealer Andrew Neil armed himself with metal bar at North...

November 21, 2016, 5:49 am
$
0
0
A car dealer armed himself with an iron bar during a confrontation with a mechanic who he believed had sent insulting letters to his brother. Andrew Neil stepped in to a long running business dispute between his brother and businessman Julian Knight, who runs a small repair shop and garage at his home in Landkey. He arrived unexpectedly at Mr Knight's yard and was caught on CCTV as he remonstrated with him and aimed a kick at him. He threatened to damage one of the cars which Mr Knight was...

Car dealer Andrew Neil armed himself with metal bar at North...

↧

North Devon Journal published ​Firefighters called to fire at Holywell School, Tawstock

November 21, 2016, 5:55 am
$
0
0
Fire crews from Barnstaple were called to reports of a fire at Holywell School, Tawstock, at 7.59am this morning.On arrival the crew discovered a classroom that was smoke logged after a small fire had occurred within a classroom heater. Although the fire was out before the arrival of firefighters, crews isolated the power to the heater before ventilating the room using a positive pressure fan. The cause of the fire was deemed to be accidental.MORE NEWS:Braunton firefighters called to flooding in...

​Firefighters called to fire at Holywell School, Tawstock

↧

North Devon Journal published ​BREAKING: Further reports of flooding in North Devon

November 21, 2016, 6:06 am
$
0
0
There are further reports of flooding in North Devon today (Monday, November 21), following torrential rain. A road in South Molton is currently blocked due to flooding. The B3226 North Road is affected between the B3227 Barnstaple Street junction and Aller Cross roundabout on the A361 Link Road. Drivers are being urged to approach with care. The B3227 Mill on the Mole is also closed as the River Mole has burst its banks. Lee is also affected by flooding, as can be seen by the video...

​BREAKING: Further reports of flooding in North Devon

↧

NDJLauren published PICTURES: South Molton Christmas lights switch on 2016

November 21, 2016, 6:13 am
↧
↧

North Devon Journal published ​A361 in Ilfracombe 'just passable' following crash

November 21, 2016, 6:20 am
$
0
0
A crash on the A361 in Ilfracombe is affecting traffic, with the road reported to be "just passable". The incident occurred near Springfield Road and is causing slow traffic on the A361 High Street near the Post Office. 3.10pm UPDATE: #Devon #Ilfracombe #A361 High Street is now clear following an earlier incident. [SGr]— BBC Travel SouthWest (@BBCTravelSW) November 21, 2016READ NEXT: Firefighters called to fire at Holywell School, Tawstock Fire crews from Barnstaple were...

​A361 in Ilfracombe 'just passable' following crash

↧

NDJAndrew published Torrington win at New Cross in Tribute Devon One to put...

November 21, 2016, 6:55 am
$
0
0
TORRINGTON avenged their David Butt Trophy semi-final defeat with victory at New Cross in Tribute Devon One. An outstanding performance by man of the match Matt Coles and two tries from Shane Maddock were the highlights of their 22-15 win. They came from behind in the second half to make it back-to-back wins after the opening-day defeat at Wessex. "When we lost in the semi-final, we really underperformed," said coach Phil Gordon. "I set it up during the week at training...

Torrington win at New Cross in Tribute Devon One to put...

↧
Search

North Devon Journal commented VIDEO: Heartless van driver splashes poor defenceless dog (&...

November 21, 2016, 6:59 am
$
0
0
This video shows the moment a van driver left a dog and its walker drenched after splashing them with a large puddle in Ilfracombe. The incident was captured on a dash-cam by Ilfracombe businessman John Mackenzie this morning. The dog walker can clearly be seen remonstrating with the driver after he passes.Speaking on Facebook Mr Mackenzie described the van driver as "inconsiderate" and said he knew "exactly what he'd done".It comes as many areas of North Devon have been...

VIDEO: Heartless van driver splashes poor defenceless dog (&...

↧

North Devon Journal commented A361 ​Link Road flooded at Tiverton - closed in both directions

November 21, 2016, 7:02 am
$
0
0
The A361 is currently closed in both directions due to flooding.The road is affected between Bolham Roundabout in Tiverton and Gornhay Cross.A signed diversion is in operation, and traffic is said to be very slow.Traffic heading towards the M5 and from the M5 will be affected.The latest news comes following reports that a multitude of roads in North Devon are either closed or badly affected by flooding.3.20pm UPDATE: The road has now been cleared and traffic is said to be returning to normalRead...

A361 ​Link Road flooded at Tiverton - closed in both directions

↧
↧

NDJAndrew published PICTURES: Ilfracombe Running Club stages second Combe Crawler...

November 21, 2016, 7:25 am
$
0
0
MARY Menon retained her Combe Crawler title – knocking more than eight minutes off her previous winning time. Representing hosts Ilfracombe Running Club, Menon completed the 8.5-mile cross-country course in 1hr 4mins 42secs. That was 8mins 1sec faster than her win in last year's inaugural race and gave the 37-year-old North Devon AONB and Barnstaple Marathon champion fifth place overall.Paul Cooke (left) and Phil Thorne finished first and second Paul Cooke, of South Molton Strugglers,...

PICTURES: Ilfracombe Running Club stages second Combe Crawler...

↧

North Devon Journal published Peter Kay visits Devon restaurant for a curry

November 21, 2016, 7:58 am
$
0
0
An award-winning comedian surprised diners in a Devon restaurant after he popped in for a curry.Comedy legend Peter Kay was spotted at The Ganges in Tiverton earlier this month - but staff at the restaurant had no idea who he was. Famous for his stand-up and shows including Phoenix Nights, Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere and Car Share, the comedian ordered a Ganges Special with pilau rice and a peshwari naan.The manager, Mr Ahmed Maroof, said: "We didn't know who he was until somebody else...

Peter Kay visits Devon restaurant for a curry

↧

NDJAndrew published Can Barnstaple escape National League Two South relegation zone?

November 24, 2016, 1:30 am
$
0
0
BARNSTAPLE could be out of the National Two South relegation zone on Saturday evening. But head coach Steve Perry is refusing to focus on the league table. Barum host third-from-bottom London Irish Wild Geese at Pottington Road (2pm) where a win will lift them out of the bottom two for the first time this season. With a four-try bonus point they could also overhaul Barnes and Henley to rise as high as 12th place. It is an important game if Barum are to remain at this level – but...

Can Barnstaple escape National League Two South relegation zone?

↧
Viewing all 54675 articles
Browse latest View live
Search
<script src="https://jsc.adskeeper.com/r/s/rssing.com.1596347.js" async> </script>