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December 2, 2016, 6:11 am

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AN OVERTURNED car has blocked a main road in North Devon this afternoon. The A3124, near Winkleigh, is partially blocked due to an overturned Peugeot car . Police and paramedics are in attendance, injuries have been reported but are not thought to be serious. A section of road around the Butcher's Moor Lane and Torrington Road area is blocked and traffic is moving slowly. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at around 1.30pm.#Devon In Winkleigh the A3124 is partially...

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NDJLauren published North Devon Christmas Market in Braunton is back on December 3

December 2, 2016, 6:12 am

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The North Devon Christmas Market returns today (Saturday, December 3) with a huge increase in size, stalls and fun for all the family. Neil Hampson organised the first market in Braunton last year which saw 73 stalls and well over 4,000 people attend in a three and a half hour time frame. Today will see more 120 stalls, ranging from local crafts to food stalls to charity stalls, including big brands like Lush. You can enjoy lots of food like Mexican street food, Indian street food, a hog...

North Devon Journal published Ilfracombe father James Sowden caught with liquid amphetamine

December 2, 2016, 6:34 am

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A single father has admitted possessing two different types of amphetamines while subject to a suspended sentence for drug dealing.James Sowden, 26, of Burnside Road, Ilfracombe, admitted personal possession of liquid amphetamines and amphetamine sulphate when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court.The offence puts him in breach of a 21-month suspended sentence imposed in July 2015 for possessing amphetamines and cannabis with intent to supply and growing cannabis.Judge Geoffrey Mercer, QC, adjourned...

North Devon Journal published Barnstaple Oliver Tithecott man denies stalking ex-partner

December 2, 2016, 6:39 am

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A warehouseman has denied stalking his ex-partner and repeatedly going to her home in North Devon.Oliver Tithecott, 36, of Goodleigh, Barnstaple, pleaded not guilty to a total of six charges when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court.He is accused of breaching a restraining order by visiting the woman at addresses where she was living at Raleigh Road and Tawstock, criminal damage, assault, and stalking.The stalking charge specifies that between June 17 and October 20 this year he caused her serious...

NDJJoe published Holsworthy Christmas light switch-on: All you need to know

December 2, 2016, 6:55 am

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TONIGHT it will start to look a lot like Christmas for the people Holsworthy, who gather in the town centre for the annual Christmas lights switch-on. Holsworthy mayor Jon Hutchings says this year the town has more lights and new trees. The switch-on event starts at 5pm with entertainment in the town centre. There will be live bands, kids entertainers and singer Josh Curnow, a finalist in Britain's Got Talent. Many shops and businesses in the town are staying open longer tonight to help...

North Devon Journal published READER LETTER: Jeremy Hunt should...

December 2, 2016, 7:31 am

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WE printed the following letter in this week's paper.What do you think about the opinions voiced below?THE Government's TV advert "Act FAST" on dealing with a stroke, needs rewriting.Jeremy Hunt should:F. Face up to the facts. Their sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) are trying to save the NHS in England £22 billion by 2020.However at the same time they are spending £12.2bn annually on Foreign Aid, £14.8bn on Crossrail, £24.5bn on Hinkley C...

NDJLauren published Ilfracombe chef Christopher Mackintosh convicted of growing...

December 2, 2016, 8:10 am

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A chef has been ordered to do unpaid community work after he grew cannabis worth £6,000 worth in a friend's spare room. Christopher Mackintosh is a heavy cannabis user who told police he intended to use the entire crop himself rather than sell it. The growing operation was uncovered when police were visiting his friend Jill Short's house in Ilfracombe High Street on an unrelated inquiry and detected the strong smell of skunk cannabis. MORE NEWS: Ilfracombe woman let friend grow...

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December 2, 2016, 8:53 am

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A HOLIDAY park in North Devon has been ordered to pay £55,000 in fines and costs after a fire in a sauna which almost killed a tourist and his seven-year-old son. Holidaymaker Mark Millm was in the neighbouring swimming pool but has to smash his way through a double glazed panel with his bare feet after finding a fore door locked. Mr Millm and his son could have died within 90 seconds if he had not succeeded in kicking his way through the locked door and climbing through it. MORE NEWS:...

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December 4, 2016, 8:09 am

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BARNSTAPLE will go into the new year without an away win in National League Two South after losing 29-10 at Cinderford. Winger Harry Yorke scored two tries and Liam Hemming, an old Barum foe, kicked nine points for the hosts. Jordan Petherbridge scored all Barnstaple's points but they were unable to catch up after conceding two tries in the opening 20 minutes. With London Irish Wild Geese getting a losing bonus point at Henley, Barnstaple drop two places and return to the relegation...

NDJJonny published Devon Cups round-up: Braunton into last eight of Premier Cup

December 5, 2016, 1:23 am

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BRAUNTON booked their spot in the Throgmorton Devon Premier Cup quarter-finals for the second year running. The North Devon League champions – who bowed out on penalties to Teignmouth at that stage last season – beat Peninsula League outfit Bovey Tracey 4-3. Despite falling 2-0 down, and trailing 3-2 late in the game, Braunton dug deep to secure a place in the last eight. Callum Livingston (two) and Joe Bushin netted for the hosts, but Adam Baxter's brace and one from close...

North Devon Journal commented Bad clients named and shamed by sex workers on website

December 5, 2016, 1:49 am

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DEVON sex workers are naming and shaming bad clients in an online forum which also warns others about who they need to watch out for.Sex workers on the website's forum say they get calls from Exeter and North Devon, including Barnstaple and Ilfracombe.Names, descriptions and phone numbers of those using sex workers are listed on the site if they think a warning is called for.The site posts describe some as timewasters, while others make odd requests or become violent, some try to get away...

NDJJoe published UPDATE: Body pulled from the River Taw was man in his 50s

December 5, 2016, 2:31 am

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POLICE have confirmed the body recovered from the River Taw on Saturday night was a man in his 50s. The man's identity has not yet been made public.An appeal for information has now gone out, asking people to come forward who may recall someone "acting strangely near the water's edge" close to Barnstaple's former Heritage Centre. A man's body was pulled from the River Taw on Saturday night after a large scale joint recovery operation involving the police, fire service and coastguard...

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December 5, 2016, 2:55 am

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BOCA Seniors ensured they would be top of the North Devon League Premier Division tree at Christmas. With just two more games before the festive break, Boca are seven points ahead of second-placed Braunton thanks to their 11th win in 12 – edging out Landkey Town 2-1. Park United are back up to third thanks to their 4-1 derby victory at Bideford CAFC, who are still searching for their second win of the season. David Brown, John Downing, Tom Forrester and Mark Hill got the goals for...

NDJJoe published Struck off Barnstaple solicitor watched pornography with client...

December 5, 2016, 2:57 am

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AFTER watching pornography with a client a Barnstaple based solicitor has been struck off, meaning he can no longer practise law in the UK. Anthony Dart, of Tony Dart Solicitors and Advocates, based in Boutport Street, Barnstaple, was ordered to pay £12,000 after attending a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on Tuesday, November 1. Mr Dart was called to tribunal after being accused of improper behaviour with a client. On October 19 Mr Dart met with a young woman, who cannot be named...

NDJJoe published Traffic slow in Bideford area due to roadworks

December 5, 2016, 4:20 am

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TRAFFIC is slow in the Bideford area today due to roadworks. Drivers are being asked to approach the A39/Buckleigh Road area with care due to resurfacing work in the area. Traffic between Heywood Road Roundabout and Abbotsham Roundabout is expected to be slow throughout the day.#Devon On the A39 Bideford by-pass around Buckleigh Road there's slow traffic due to roadworks.[SG]— BBC Travel SouthWest (@BBCTravelSW) December 5, 2016READ NEXT:Struck off Barnstaple solicitor watched...

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NDJLauren published Barnstaple Round Table are bringing Santa and his sleigh to town

December 5, 2016, 4:30 am

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Father Christmas and his sleigh are touring the region throughout December and Round Table has announced the dates for Barnstaple. Dates and locations are all available now and you can even track the sleigh live each night using the tracker on the Round Table's Facebook page. A spokesman for Barnstaple Round Table said: "Every year we hit the streets with Santa and his sleigh and come knocking on as many doors around Barnstaple as possible as this is the main source of the funds we give...

NDJLaura published PICTURES: Ilfracombe dealer Brettle 'joked' about drug driving...

December 5, 2016, 5:00 am

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RICHARD Brettle "joked about driving under the influence" weeks before causing a crash near Ilfracombe in which his girlfriend was killed and another woman seriously injured.Police have released new details and shocking pictures of the crash scene where Natalie Jones, of Ilfracombe, was killed last year. The police want to make people "think twice" about drug driving.The fatal crash, which happened in August 2015, rocked communities across North Devon and sparked an...

NDJJoe published PICTURES: Bideford Christmas lights switch-on 2016

December 5, 2016, 5:04 am

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THOUSANDS of people descended on Bideford Quay this weekend to see the town flip the switch on this year's festive illuminations.In an eight-hour Christmas extravaganza townsfolk young and old enjoyed street performers, super heroes, minions and hundreds of athletic santas.The fun started at 12pm on Sunday when Hopps and Chapple, from local radio station The Voice, took to the stage.Children's Hospice South West's Santa Run is returned this year and runners dressed up as Father Christmas...

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December 5, 2016, 5:07 am

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Plans to revitalise the Strand in Barnstaple have been approved, with "a lot of options" set to be discussed over the next few months. At a North Devon Council meeting of the Executive on Monday, December 5, councillors voted to approve the proposal to undertake a tender process to regenerate the waterfront. The aim is to create a vibrant and busy leisure space along the Strand, making the most of the water frontage and historic architecture, which the council has said is...

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December 5, 2016, 6:31 am

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A BINGE drinker who took part in a sex act in a public park has been told her behaviour was disgusting.Martina Loosemore stripped off her lower clothing and started touching and licking another woman in full view of families with young children at Pilton Park in Barnstaple on a sunny afternoon in July.Police were called by two horrified mothers who saw Loosemore and her friend Anita Hare having sex with each other on a park bench.Officers found the two drunken women on the ground performing sex...