North Devon Journal published ​Ilfracombe man sentenced for driving without insurance

September 26, 2015, 3:55 am

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A MOTORIST has been fined £140 for driving without insurance.William Harris, of Corn Mill Close, Ilfracombe, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday.The 37-year-old pleaded guilty to driving a Ford Focus on the A361 without third party insurance.On January 31, the defendant had been stop checked by police and it was found he had no insurance.Harris was not represented in court and told magistrates he believed he was insured but it had been cancelled without his knowledge.In...

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September 26, 2015, 4:08 am

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TWO holidaymakers will be appearing at a Devon police station at the end of the month after being arrested for drink-driving in golf buggies.The two men could face prosecution for their drunken fun due to a 140-year-old law.The pair were pulled over in St Mary's on the Isles of Scilly.The Mirror reported today that they were stopped after 'driving in an erratic fashion' at 10:30pm on Saturday 18 September.Now they face prosecution for a law introduced in 1872 to stem drink driving incidents...

NDJAndrew published VIDEO: All Blacks rugby star Jerry Collins honoured by Barnstaple

September 26, 2015, 4:10 am

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WHEN Barnstaple remembered New Zealand rugby star Jerry Collins at their opening match of the season, Liam Curtis and Trevor Lewis went behind the scenes to make this film.Collins, who died in June, played one game for Barnstaple's second team while on holiday in North Devon after the All Blacks' exit from the 2007 World Cup.Later that year, he wore Barum socks when he played for the Barbarians against South Africa at Twickenham.In honour of that gesture, Barnstaple swapped their red socks for...

NDJAndrew published PICTURES: Ilfracombe Rugby Club primary schools tag rugby...

September 26, 2015, 4:32 am

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September 26, 2015, 4:40 am

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VICAR of Dibley star Dawn French has decided to sell her 15 bedroom holiday home.The house has stunning views over a harbour and enough room for 33 guests.Clipper House in West Looe has been put on the market with a price tag of almost three-quarters of a million pounds.However potential buyers will have to get used the old fashioned exterior and way it is divided into three self-contained units.TV property expert Sarah Beeny, who has listed the house on her internet estate agency Tepilo,...

NDJJoe published North Devon woodsman retires after 43 years

September 26, 2015, 4:58 am

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A WOODS Foreman working in North Devon is retiring after 43 years of service.Working for Clinton Devon Estates, Graham Heaman has managed the forests on the Heanton Estate since 1968.He was 16 years old when he first started and apart from a three-year break his service has been continuous.Graham has played an important role protecting the area's larch forest by preventing the spread of Phytophthera ramorum.He said: "It is very sad having to fell young trees, and it meant a lot of extra...

North Devon Journal published ​Motorist disqualified after driving 97mph

September 26, 2015, 5:14 am

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A BARNSTAPLE man who drove more than 90mph has been banned from getting behind the wheel for one month.Ross Parkhouse, of Elliott Close, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday after pleading guilty to exceeding 60mph on a single carriageway at an earlier date.The 25-year-old was clocked driving 97mph on the A361, near Knowstone, on October 27 last year. Parkhouse was not represented in court and told magistrates he was the main carer for his five siblings and a disqualification...

North Devon Journal published ​Southampton chef caught drink-driving in Bideford

September 26, 2015, 5:18 am

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A CHEF got behind the wheel after drinking five pints of beer because he was "love drunk", a court heard.Jay Martin, of Outer Circle, Southampton, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday.The 27-year-old pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while above the legal alcohol limit.The court heard Martin had been spotted getting into a white Seat Ibiza by the quay in Bideford in the early hours of September 6.Martin admitted to officers he had driven into the town and he was...

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North Devon Journal published ​Barnstaple man assaulted former neighbour outside Poundland

September 26, 2015, 5:56 am

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A MAN was left "stunned" after he was assaulted outside Poundland in Barnstaple, a court heard.Wayne Sheppard, of Salem Street, Barnstaple, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday charged with assaulting a former neighbour, Andrew Butland.The court heard that Sheppard had spotted the victim in town and "charged towards him", pushing him against the window of the Poundland store in the High Street.Mr Butland told officers he had been left stunned by the...

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September 26, 2015, 6:08 am

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JOHN Oliver contacted the Journal last week to give his thoughts on what should be done with his family's former workplace, the Oliver buildings.John is the grandson of Adam Oliver, the founder of the Barnstaple Cabinet Company.Adam Oliver took over the building from Shapland and Petter.John said: "The Oliver buildings are one of the few remaining icons of Barnstaple's industrial heritage."It deserves to stand as a testament to the people who worked there and made Barnstaple more than...

NDJAndrew published Barnstaple 45 Newton Abbot 11 match report

September 26, 2015, 10:39 am

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BARNSTAPLE have gone top of National League Three South West after running in six tries to beat Newton Abbot.Luke Berry and Linford Brock scored two each in the 45-11 win.Winston James and Jordan Petherbridge, who converted all six and landed a penalty, also crossed.It equalled Barum's biggest winning margin in a league match for two and a half years.A tense second half was on the cards after Newton Abbot fought back from 17-3 down to 17-11 at the break.But Barnstaple defended superbly –...

NDJJoe published Woman rescued by helicopter after fall near Lynmouth

September 26, 2015, 11:05 am

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A WOMAN was taken to hospital by helicopter today after falling while out walking.The 67-year-old woman was walking on the coast to the west of Lynmouth when she fell and hurt her shoulder.Chivenor's 22 Squadron Sea King helicopter was dispatched at midday to rescue the woman who was already being attended to by a coastguard crew dispatched from Lynmouth.The woman was taken to North Devon District Hospital for treatment on her shoulder but was said to be conscious and talking.

North Devon Journal published ​Barnstaple man who drank 10 pints of lager 'punched man in face'

September 27, 2015, 12:00 am

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A MAN who consumed 10 pints of Carlsberg and "punched a man" in the face has been sentenced.Jack Brown, of East Park Road, Barnstaple, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday charged with the assault of Jack Popham by beating.The court heard that the 21-year-old defendant was spotted punching the victim in the face next to a cash point on Queen's Street, near to Barum Takeaway at 2am on September 6.Brown ran away after the assault but was subsequently arrested and had to...

North Devon Journal published National Lottery results: Saturday, September 26

September 27, 2015, 12:05 am

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The National Lottery draw for Saturday, September 26, has been made, with an estimated double rollover jackpot of £5,142,260.The winning Lotto numbers are: 09, 17, 31, 33, 41, 42. The bonus ball is 26.The winning Thunderball numbers are: 03, 22, 30, 31, 33. The Thunderball is 06.The next National Lotto draw will be on Wednesday, September 30. If you missed it, the Lotto numbers for Wednesday, September 23, were: 09,17, 21, 23, 35, 36. The bonus ball was 37.

North Devon Journal commented North Devon's A3124 named county's worst road

September 27, 2015, 12:33 am

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NORTH Devon's A3124 has been named the county's worst road by a road safety group.The road which runs between Torrington and Sampford Courtenay was singled out by the Road Safety Foundation as the only 'high risk' road in Devon.The new study of collisions by the Road Safety Foundation highlights which UK roads are the most dangerous to drive on.The group graded the A39 between Barnstaple and Bridgwater as medium to high risk and the same grading was given to the A388 between Bideford's Land...

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NDJAndrew published Barnstaple Marathon 2015 preview

September 27, 2015, 1:07 am

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THE second Barnstaple Marathon will start in Rock Park at 10am on today.Gerry Hogg, the 50-year-old New Zealander from Taunton who won the inaugural race, is lining up to defend his title.But last year's winning time of 2hrs 45mins 55secs is likely to come under serious threat from two Kenyan runners who have been invited to take part by race director Simon Haywood and will be aiming to lead the field home in below 2hrs 12mins.Hundreds of runners will also be taking part in the Barnstaple Half...

NDJJoe published ​Lynton teen head butted and spat at girlfriend

September 27, 2015, 1:33 am

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A TEENAGER with dreams of becoming a police officer has appeared in court after being found guilty of head-butting and spitting at his former girlfriend.Shane Dyer, of Crossmead, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday.The 19-year-old had pleaded not guilty to the assault of Louise Smith at an earlier date but was found guilty following a trial.A pre-sentence report had been prepared before sentencing on Friday.Lyndsey Baker, for the prosecution, described the assault, on April 4,...

North Devon Journal published Woman asked for money back after refusing second date

September 27, 2015, 1:42 am

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A MAN who was turned down for a second date by a woman asked for his money back.After the woman, in her mid-thirties, politely rebuffed the man via text message he could not take the hint and would not let it go.He offered to cook her dinner and when she rejected him he told her: "I think we have some potential, and we should explore it."'Let's meet up one more time, have dinner at mine and if it doesn't work we can leave it."You don't seem to be someone who gives up too...

North Devon Journal published When do the clocks change in October 2015?

September 27, 2015, 2:03 am

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It's that time of year again – days are getting shorter, nights are getting darker and Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens. It can only mean one thing – the clocks must change.If you're confused about what happens with the clocks in October, just remember the old, Americanised adage: "spring forward, fall back".This year, the clocks go back one hour on Sunday, October 25 at 2am.When this happens, the UK time zone will switch from British Summer Time (BST) to...

North Devon Journal commented Blood moon eclipse early tomorrow morning

September 27, 2015, 2:37 am

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Early tomorrow morning an astronomic double feature - a red supermoon and a total lunar eclipse – can be witnessed.This will be first time in 30 years both will be visible at the same time.The last time was in 1982 and the next chance to see it will be in 2033.Sam Lindsay, from the Royal Astronomical Society in London, said: "It will be quite exciting and especially dramatic."It'll be brighter than usual, bigger than usual."Some people believe the "blood moon"...