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North Devon Journal published Bideford man denied crack dealing

February 4, 2017, 6:11 am
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A drug user has denied dealing heroin and crack cocaine from his flat in Bideford.Wayne O'Sullivan, 42, pleaded not guilty to possessing both drugs with intent to supply on August 21 last year. He also denied possessing cannabis on the same day.O'Sullivan, of Allhalland Street , Bideford, admitted two offences of shoplifting at the O2 shop and Tesco Metro in June and September.Judge Geoffrey Mercer, QC, adjourned his case at Exeter Crown Court for a trial and released him on bail.He urged the...

Bideford man denied crack dealing

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NDJJonny published PICTURES: Barnstaple Town 1-1 Mangotsfield United in the Southern...

February 5, 2017, 2:13 am
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NDJJonny published PICTURES: Georgeham and Croyde 1-5 Landkey Town in the North...

February 5, 2017, 2:28 am
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North Devon Journal published HAVE YOUR SAY: How can we reverse 'economic decline' in Combe...

February 6, 2017, 8:08 am
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Combe Martin residents are being invited to a conference on February 19 to take part in forming an economic plan for Combe Martin.This follows the award of a £10,000 grant to Combe Martin by the Department for Communities and Local Government as part of "The Great British Coast" initiative.Combe Martin is one of 20 Coastal Communities awarded the grant, after the Parish Council applied last year. The grant is to assist communities to research reasons for economic decline, and...

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North Devon Journal commented Pub chain Enterprise Inns vow to reopen The Wrey Arms 'as soon as...

February 6, 2017, 8:27 am
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The owners of a Barnstaple pub which closed suddenly this weekend have vowed to locals that they are hoping to get it reopened "as soon as possible".Earlier today the Journal reported how The Wrey Arms on Bickington Road had closed on Saturday night and not reopened since.The premises, which is owned by national pub chain Enterprise Inns, was taken over in March last year.A spokesman from the firm told the Journal they were "working hard to get the right concept in place at The...

Pub chain Enterprise Inns vow to reopen The Wrey Arms 'as soon as...

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North Devon Journal published 'Emergency road closure' near Ilfracombe due to dangerous tree

February 6, 2017, 9:02 am
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A road near Ilfracombe has been closed by police after a large beech tree was found to be in a dangerous position. The A361 between Mullacott Cross and Ilfracombe was closed around 4.30pm. Police say a large beech tree is hanging over the road. Although it has not fallen and blocked the road, the wind is picking up and they fear it could pose a threat to larger vehicles. A police spokesman told the Journal they could not safely allow motorists to drive underneath it so have taken the...

'Emergency road closure' near Ilfracombe due to dangerous tree

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North Devon Journal commented Motorbike ride-out to protest Aiden Platt's killer's sentence

February 7, 2017, 1:05 am
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A motorbike 'ride-out' will be staged in Barnstaple next month to protest against the sentence of a drug-driver who crashed into and killed Barnstaple biker Aiden Platt.Last month the Journal revealed that driver Laura Ward was spared jail because she became pregnant and has had a baby during the 18 months since the crash in Barnstaple in August, 2015.Ward was under the influence of cannabis and diazepam and had traces of amphetamine in her system when her car sideswiped 20-year-old Aiden...

Motorbike ride-out to protest Aiden Platt's killer's sentence

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North Devon Journal published Fisherman's Friends announce FREE concert on Ilfracombe following...

February 7, 2017, 4:41 am
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The Fisherman's Friends vocal group have announced that they will play a free concert, following the shock closure of The Landmark venue in Ilfracombe.The sea shanty singers were due to play at The Landmark on Friday, February 17 as part of their 'Winter Warmer Tour'.However, since then the theatre's operators North Devon Theatres Trust, went into administration, leaving thousands of concert goers unable to obtain refunds for all the shows no longer taking place at the venue.The Fisherman's...

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North Devon Journal published VIDEO: Vicious brawl between huntsmen and hunt sabs left man with...

February 7, 2017, 6:15 am
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This is the shocking moment a vicious brawl erupts between huntsmen and protesters in North Devon – leaving one animal rights activist with a fractured skull.WARNING - THE VIDEO ABOVE CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND VIOLENCE.The horrific footage shows a protester being confronted by a man dressed in hunting gear before two others attack him on the ground, leaving him with blood pouring from his face.Saboteurs claim they were staging a peaceful protest at a meet of the Cheldon Buckhounds, who...

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North Devon Journal published North Devon to get brand new news website as DevonLive set to...

February 7, 2017, 6:35 am
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NORTH Devon will soon be served by a new website bringing communities the latest news, sport, politics and entertainment news from around the district.In the week beginning February 27 Trinity Mirror - the company behind the North Devon Journal - will launch a new DevonLive website which will replace our current news sites in Barnstaple, Exeter and Torquay. This website will be one of the biggest news websites in the Trinity Mirror portfolio – joining together the urban and rural elements...

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North Devon Journal commented Barnstaple police celebrate LGBT History Month by hanging flag...

February 7, 2017, 7:18 am
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Police in North Devon have paid tribute to LGBT History Month - by displaying the well-known rainbow flag out of the window of a police station.In a statement issued by Barnstaple police today, they said Sergeant Leanne Jones, a gay police officer stationed at Barnstaple, had "taken the lead" in joining in with the celebration this year "by facilitating the display of the LGBT Rainbow Flag proudly at the front of Barnstaple Police Station".The statement went on to say:...

Barnstaple police celebrate LGBT History Month by hanging flag...

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North Devon Journal published Brewers Fayre in Bideford to celebrate opening by giving 25...

February 9, 2017, 1:51 am
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TO celebrate Brewers Fayre pub restaurant opening in Bideford, a special launch event will be held on Sunday, February 26. Up to 25 lucky attendees will be invited to receive a free three-course meal at the family-friendly restaurant, as well as meet VIP guests Dennis the Menace and Gnasher. The new site hopes to build strong connections with local charities, community groups and organisations and want to initiate this by inviting similar groups along to the launch event. If you know...

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North Devon Journal published Major work on new Barnstaple roundabout to start next week

February 9, 2017, 2:25 am
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Roadworks on the junction outside North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) are due to start on Monday, February 13. Devon County Council is converting the current signal-controlled junction into a roundabout. These works will continue for 15 weeks.Iain Roy, director of facilities at the Trust, said: "We have been working closely with Devon County Council and the contractor to minimise the effects of the roadworks on patients, visitors and staff."However, the works are likely to cause...

Major work on new Barnstaple roundabout to start next week

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NDJNicole published AROUND THE COURTS: Criminals convicted at North Devon Magistrates...

February 9, 2017, 6:02 am
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A rundown of the concluded cases at North Devon Magistrates' Court, allowing you to see justice served in your community.This week we summarise court activity between February 3 and February 7. The defendant's age follows his name and a G or NG denotes a guilty or not guilty plea. Not guilty pleas mean the conviction followed a trial.NP indicates no plea was taken and the charge was proved in the defendant's absence. NG/G denotes a change of plea.February 3Paul Stuart Bird, 48, of Capstone...

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North Devon Journal published South Molton Flea Market returns this weekend

February 10, 2017, 2:32 am
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ONE of the region's most popular and unique markets makes its 2017 return this weekend.After their winter break, South Molton's Flea Markets are back in the historic market town's Pannier Market on Sunday - with a further six planned for this year.The markets, which started more than three years ago, regularly attract buyers and sellers from across the South West.Organiser Rosemary Hallett, from Once Upon a Time Nostalgic Fairs based in South Molton, said this weekend's market "will have a...

South Molton Flea Market returns this weekend

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North Devon Journal published There are some fantastic Valentine's and half-term events in...

February 10, 2017, 2:40 am
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Panto season continues this week – oh, yes it does!Here we preview two of North Devon's amateur dramatic groups gearing up to tell their tales – the Hatherleigh Players and Pilton Theatre Productions - as well as several other brilliant events taking place in and around our area.Pilton Theatre Productions:A YEAR on from the successful production of Aladdin, Pilton Theatre Productions is putting on Dick Whittington for a four-day run during half term.It sees the panto return to its...

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North Devon Journal published Textile artists Sue Dove and Jill Denton exhibit at the Goodwin...

February 10, 2017, 2:49 am
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A COLLABORATIVE exhibition of textile artworks pops up in Petroc's Goodwin Gallery this weekend.Our Artful Selves is a display of original art from the textile studios of Sue Dove and Jill Denton that promises to intrigue.At first glance, visitors will see artworks full of colour, pattern, texture and technique, while second closer looks might reveal the narratives contained in them. Sue explained that she has "always been driven by an insatiable need to work and create everyday".She...

Textile artists Sue Dove and Jill Denton exhibit at the Goodwin...

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North Devon Journal published Reader letter: Surprised to see snacks for sale at North Devon...

February 9, 2017, 7:50 am
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We printed the following letter in this week's North Devon Journal.What are your views?NOBODY using the cafe in the lobby at the hospital can fail to notice the huge display of bags of crisps, bars of chocolate, sweets and pastries on prominent display on the front of the service counter.They are certainly taking the obesity problem seriously at the hospital then!I was quite surprised to learn that they don't sell cigarettesBernard Maskell,Croyde.Read next: Reader letter: Quality of life will...

Reader letter: Surprised to see snacks for sale at North Devon...

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North Devon Journal published Bideford motorist banned from driving after failing to give...

February 11, 2017, 2:19 am
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A BIDEFORD motorist has appeared in court after failing to provide police officers with a breath test.Keith Burgess, 65, of Hilltop Road, appeared before North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday. He pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis.The incident took place on January 22 in the Bideford area. Giles Rowden, for the prosecution, said the police spoke to Burgess and informed the opinion that he had consumed some alcohol.Burgess gave a breath test...

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North Devon Journal published Barnstaple alcoholic avoids jail after drink-driving offence

February 11, 2017, 3:05 am
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A DRINK-DRIVER from Barnstaple with mental health issues is seeking help for his alcoholism, magistrates have been told.Nicholas Brown, 60, of Willshere Road, appeared before North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday.Brown pleaded guilty to one charge of drink-driving. The offence took place in Barnstaple on October 16 last year.Giles Rowden, for the prosecution, said police received a report that at 7.30pm a collision had occurred between Brown and a moped. Police spoke with Brown who accepted...

Barnstaple alcoholic avoids jail after drink-driving offence

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