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NEW Marine Conservation Society figures have revealed the quantity of litter found on North Devon beaches this year was almost double the national average.The number of individual litter items found on UK beaches dropped by almost 4% on UK beaches between 2015 and 2016 - but it appears North Devon has more than its fair share of the detritus.But the society said with 268,384 individual items of litter collected at 364 events by just under 6,000 volunteers, there was "very little to be...

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TOMMY Langford can expect a hero's welcome when he comes home to North Devon on Friday. Six days after being crowned British middleweight champion, he will visit the Bideford ABC gym in East-the-Water. Anyone who would like to meet Langford and have their photo taken with the Lonsdale Belt can visit the club from 6pm. The 27-year-old secured the famous prize at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on Saturday night, beating Sheffield's Sam Sheedy in a split decision. Writing exclusively for...

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November 30, 2016, 7:11 am

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GREEN bins in parts of North Devon could not be properly emptied today due to problems dislodging frozen waste. North Devon Council has today issued a statement apologising to residents of Bishops Tawton, Landkey and Yelland after today's green bin collection turned out to be more difficult than expected. Rubbish in the green bins, used for garden waste, was frozen to the bottom and sides of the bins leaving council workers with little choice but to leave the waste behind. A council...

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November 30, 2016, 7:16 am

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An artist has denied carrying out a sneak raid on a family while they were opening Christmas presents and told a jury he is the victim of mistaken identity. Simeon Chami told Exeter Crown Court he could not have been the man who was seen leaning through a window and trying to grab a handbag because he does not own a Parka jacket like the one the thief was seen to be wearing. He also denied carrying out a second raid on a warehouse in Bideford and said the object he was seen carrying on CCTV...

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November 30, 2016, 7:41 am

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CAMPAIGNERS have criticised a school's decision to apologise to a Christian teaching assistant who had been disciplined for telling a pupil that same sex marriage was wrong.They say this sends the wrong message - that some people should be denied equal rights and protection under the law.Vicky Allen, 51, took legal action to overturn a formal written warning and to seek damages for "hurt feelings" after telling the teen she disapproved of gay ceremonies.She also told the 14-year-old...

North Devon Journal published Regional news: Union strike action call at Post Office branches

November 30, 2016, 7:58 am

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DEVON branches of the Post Office may be affected following union calls for a strike at larger post offices on Saturday, December 3.This is part of a continuing dispute over jobs, pensions and branch closures.There will be picket lines and walk outs at for 24 hours at some Crown Post Offices, said the CWU union.Crown Post Offices are the larger branches than are usually located in high streets.The day was chosen because the union believed it was the peak day for people sending cards and parcels...

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November 30, 2016, 8:49 am

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Charlotte is the UK's fastest growing girl's name, while Pixar inspired 'Arlo' continues to rise for baby boysA new report from UK parenting club Bounty.com has uncovered the most popular baby names of 2016, showing a surge in popularity for the classic British name 'Charlotte', following the birth of Princess Charlotte to the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge in May 2015.Charlotte is now the 16th most popular name for baby girls in the UK, and the highest climbing girls name of the year (up 53%),...

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"I've had enough of living on the street and committing crime. I wanted to change my life." The Journal visited Boyton House in Barnstaple, part of North Devon Council's supported accommodation, and spoke to two former rough sleepers about their experiences. Jason and Paul (whose names have been changed to protect their identities) made contact with the council when they had reached a"place of change" in their lives and were ready to move forward. MORE NEWS: Severe...

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December 1, 2016, 2:49 am

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ILFRACOMBE lost 53-15 at Wessex but it was described as a "fair miracle" that they fulfilled the Tribute Devon One match. Hit hard by injury and unavailability, the visitors played the first 10 minutes with 13 men because of two late arrivals. Three players made league debuts for the club – including fly-half Dermot Dalton, who kicked a conversion and penalty in his first competitive game for a decade. Forward Leo Cooper said: "It was a fair miracle that we fulfilled...

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December 1, 2016, 2:55 am

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MENINGITIS season - over the Christmas period - is approaching and parents are being warned to remain vigilant and look out for symptoms of a deadly infection.Every year at this time a spike in the number of patients diagnosed with meningitis and septicaemia is reported.Babies and children are most at risk, which is why it is crucial for parents to be aware of the symptoms. Around in one in 10 cases of the infection result in death and a third of survivors will be left with after-effects, some...

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December 1, 2016, 2:56 am

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Dozens of eager shoppers queued in the cold this morning waiting for the official opening of Barnstaple's newest store. Poundworld opened its doors for the first time at 10am on Boutport Street, in the unit where Store Twenty One used to be. WATCH: Poundworld supervisor Dawn gives us a tour of the new store: The store had free goody bags for the first 100 customers and people were lining up early to make sure they didn't miss out. Julie Hunt, mayor of Barnstaple, cut the ribbon to mark the...

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December 1, 2016, 3:03 am

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SOUTH Molton beat Totnes 30-25 for their first competitive away win. It was a second successive bonus-point victory to keep them in touch with the top two in Tribute Devon One. "It was nice to see the team work together to get that away win," said captain Sam Tucker. Tries by Calum Browse and Aaron Bartlett, plus a Scott Hingston penalty, in the first 10 minutes rewarded a strong start from Totnes. As Molton's defence tightened up, a pushover try by Richard Holland, converted...

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December 1, 2016, 3:14 am

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I AM so proud to be the first boxer from North Devon to hold both the British and Commonwealth titles. I'm only just starting to come down from cloud nine. I've looked at the belt and realised my name will be engraved on there forever – I'm just buzzing! Immediately after the fight, I didn't get much chance to celebrate as I had to see the doctor to get 12 stitches put in my head for the cut I received in the last few seconds of the fight. Then I had to do a load of interviews, a...

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December 1, 2016, 3:38 am

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The bigger and better Joules store made its first appearance in Barnstaple today, and the first 200 customers were presented with a fun goody bag. The shop opened on the High Street in August and has now extended into the next door unit, giving the products much more space to be displayed. Jody Bwye, store manager, said: "Since the store opened in August it has done really well. People in Barnstaple love the store and I think it is something different for the High Street."The...

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December 1, 2016, 3:56 am

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AN urgent investigation has been launched by the Bank of England following concern about traces of animal products in its new £5 note. It was revealed earlier this week that the new polymer not contains extracts of animal products, which has concerned vegans, vegetarians and some religious groups. The Bank of England last night said it had been unaware of the use of tallow, and has now launched an investigation. A Devon mum was among those who hit out at the new this week, taking...

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December 1, 2016, 4:06 am

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Late night shopping starts tonight in Barnstaple, but watch out for the road closure. Anyone ready to make a start on their Christmas shopping is in luck because Barnstaple's stores will be keeping their doors open this evening, lit by the festive lights and decorations in the town. From 4.30pm to 9pm High Street, Joy Street and Green Lane will be temporarily closed to traffic.Late Night Xmas Shopping tonight (1 Dec) in #Barnstaple from 16:30-21:00 High St, Joy St & Green Ln will be...

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December 1, 2016, 4:11 am

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This beautiful aerial footage of Westward Ho! shows the seaside resort from a vantage point only birds are normally able to see. The flyby footage of the resort - shot by local film firm Altitude58 - takes in some of the well known local landmarks such as the fabulous beach and burrows hinterland, shipwrecks, and Rockpool as well as some of the newer features such as the refurbished promenade and Rujard Kipling poem "if".For the first time people will be able to see aerial footage...

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December 1, 2016, 5:53 am

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Police have been called to an incident on the A39 near Bideford.Officers were called to Buckleigh Road near the Ultimate Adventure Centre around 20 minutes ago.A police spokesman said there was a broken down car - a blue Citroen Picasso - in one of the lanes which was causing an obstruction.The spokesman said the vehicle was hard to see because of the thick fog but a recovery vehicle was on route to remove it.Motorists are advised to proceed with caution on the road.Earlier today the Journal...

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December 1, 2016, 6:36 am

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An artist has been cleared of being a real life Grinch who tried to steal from a grandmother as she was opening presents with her grandchildren on Christmas Eve. Simeon Chami was found not guilty of the burglary by a jury at Exeter Crown Court but convicted of another raid on a furniture warehouse a month later. He was branded as a persistent petty offender as he was handed a suspended sentence for the second offence. Chami (pictured below), who claims to be a sculptor, artist and scrap metal...

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December 1, 2016, 7:15 am

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In association with Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, the North Devon Journal is proud to bring you the 12 Dogs of Christmas. Each day for the next 12 days - the first days of December - we will profile one of these 12 homeless hounds, each with differing looks, personalities and needs, but all of whom would make a wonderful addition to a loving new home. Day 1 - Meet Amy Six-month-old Crossbreed, Amy, was born at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe and just loves to be loved. Although she can be nervous around...