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North Devon Journal published Pictures: South Molton Carnival 2015
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North Devon Journal published Ukip politician warns of blackouts
A Ukip politician has claimed EU rules on climate change will mean the UK could soon face blackouts.Ukip MEP Roger Helmer told the party conference an exit from the EU this year would save the UK from a threat to its energy supplies.According to the Guardian Mr Helmer said blackouts would be a possibility if the UK decides to stay in the EU."Stuck with EU rules, as we are today, serious industry commentators are warning of blackouts in the winter of 2016." he warned.Mr Helmer blamed...
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North Devon Journal published Man in court for assaulting wife
A WIFE is set to divorce her husband after he used "physical force" on her.Michael Gregory, formally of James Court, Tiverton, who now lives in East Worthington, had pleaded guilty to the assault of his wife at an early hearing.A full probation report had been prepared before sentencing the 66-year-old. The court heard little details about the incident which occurred on August 1 but Paul Walters, for the defence, said "physical force" against the victim had been used by the...
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North Devon Journal published Pictures: The start of Barnstaple Marathon 2015
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North Devon Journal published Cod and chips could soon be back on the menu
Cod is back on the menu - after years of careful conservation cod has been re-classified as ok to eat.The move comes after the Marine Conservation Society removed the species from its red list.In a report from the Guardian newspaper it has been revealed the fish is now on the society's amber list.This means it can be eaten occasionally.Tough controls were placed on fishermen in 2006 when the society said the fish stocks in the North Sea were on the verge of collapse.An assessment is currently...
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North Devon Journal published Party Pics: The Watergate - Saturday, September 26.
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North Devon Journal published Pandora re-opens one of its Devon stores
POPULAR jewellers Pandora has re-opened its Exeter store.The store in the Princesshay shopping centre has been closed for refurbishment since the start of September.With the Christmas trading period soon approaching the store's managers wanted it looking fresh.It's the first refit the jewellers, which sell charm bracelets and accompanying charms, have had since moving into Princesshay in 2010.Before, the unit had been occupied by Jack Wills before their move to larger premises on the High...
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North Devon Journal published Thug assaulted woman and threw puppy 'like a ball'
A 43-year-old man has appeared before a court after throwing a puppy to the ground like it was a ball while attacking his partner.George Blampey had threatened his partner with a knife before he threw the 13-week-old dog to the floor.Plymouth Crown Court was told the small French Bulldog, called Pablo, had to be taken to a vet suffering with a bloodshot eye.The woman was left with bruises all over her body after Blampey pushed her over and held her down.Part of the attack was witnessed by the...
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North Devon Journal published Man 'dry humped' woman after toilet seat urine complaint, court...
A court has heard a man dry humped a woman who had asked him to clean up his urine from a communal toilet seat.When asked to clean up Oliver Johns, 24, sexually assaulted the woman.Plymouth Crown Court were also told he made an indecent suggestion.He was spared prison by a judge due to his mental health problems and the fact he later apologised via text message.Recorder Ian Lawrie told him: "A lot of people are doing an awful lot to try and help you."Johns, of Clifton Street,...
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North Devon Journal published Police tell Taylor Swift fans 'you are not cool'
Fans of Taylor Swift who like to drive around with her songs blaring from their car stereos have been warned by police: "You are not cool".A PCSO took to Twitter to let over-enthusiastic fans know it does "not make you look cool".The plea came from Saltash-based PCSO Kirsty Down on Twitter.She wrote: "CAR OWNERS��"Racing around with windows down & Taylor Swift blaring doesn't make you look cool! Please refrain from doing it..Please! #Police"What's the worst...
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North Devon Journal published WATCH crowds cheer explosion in Devon street as firefighters...
DEVON and Somerset Fire and Rescue service firefighters heard a cheer on Saturday night – as an explosion was greeted with joy by an entertained crowd.
Soon after fire crews arrived at the scene of a blaze in a Devon street, a blast from a car rang out.
It could be heard for several streets around, and crowds were heard to cheer the moment.
Emergency services were called to the corner of Cookworthy Road and Wolseley Road, in North Prospect.
Several people had dialled 999 to report...
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North Devon Journal published READERS' PICTURES Supermoon and blood Moon over North Devon skies
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North Devon Journal published GoPro discovery on Saunton Beach leads to search for owners shown...
GOOD Samaritans are searching for the owner of an expensive item found on Saunton Beach, and luckily for them it holds clues as to its owner.This is because it is a GoPro, a mini camera popular with surfers as it can be attached to the tip of a surfboard to film the owner catching some waves.This means that if one is ever found, it will typically contain photographs of the owner.Facebook user Joshua Baldwin has shared these two images in the hope that the owner or someone who knows them will...
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NDJFayeG published New facilities planned at Holsworthy Pool Gym
GYM users at Holsworthy Pool will be able to enjoy a new state-of-the-art facility this autumn following a £100,000 planned refurbishment of the fitness room at the centre.Work will begin at the site on the October 5 to extend the gym area, install new ventilation, lighting and flooring, and redecorate. The existing gym equipment will be upgraded to Technogym's latest range, with touch screen displays, integrated TV, internet access plus a range of apps and games across the range of...
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North Devon Journal published Nasa to reveal answer to 'major mystery' on Mars TODAY, Twitter...
TODAY is the day that Nasa is due to reveal what the major new development in the exploration of Mars is, after it hinted at a "Mars mystery solved" on Saturday.
Mars mystery solved? Find out Monday at 11:30am ET at a live briefing on NASA TV: http://t.co/YYpCP6fv3Y Q? #askNASA pic.twitter.com/Bm35D6DZho— NASA (@NASA) September 25, 2015 The rush press conference - at 4.30pm our time - comes after data sent back from the US space agency's hugely successful Curiosity rover.
It is...
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North Devon Journal published PICTURES: RHS Rosemoor's Real Ale and Cider celebration
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NDJJournal2 published WEATHER: A sunny and dry week for North Devon
GOOD NEWS.This week's weather is expected to be dry and, perhaps more importantly, predominantly sunny.Today looks set to be one of the best days of the week with highs of 18C in the Barnstaple area, while tomorrow will remain as hot, but with cloud cover.The tail end of the week will get a bit chillier, with highs of 16C on Wednesday, 17C on Thursday and 15C on Friday, but the sun will continue to shine until the weekend.Here's the five day forecast, as given by the Met...
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NDJFran published Fever nightclub applies to extend opening hours to 4am
FEVER nightclub is proposing to extend its opening times by one hour to 4am.
The club in Queen Street currently opens between 10pm and 3am, but an application has been made to North Devon Council to extend its hours until 4am.
It also applied to allow those opening hours on bank holidays, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The application in full is as follows:
1. To extend the sale of alcohol Thursday to Saturday from the current hours of 10:00 to 03:00 the following morning to the...
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NDJJournal2 published Fundraising concert takes place at Braunton Cricket Club on...
A FUNDRAISING concert is taking place this week in Braunton, looking to raise money for Save The Children, a charity currently dealing with the refugee crisis and the children affected by it.The day event has been organised by Chris Delaney, guitarist in local rock'n'roll band The Jump Jets."Like everyone I was shocked and horrified by images of child refugees trying to escape persecution in Syria and North Africa," said Chris. "As a father myself I decided to do what I can and...
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NDJJournal2 published Two Beaford Arts performances are in the area later this week
Beaford Arts' autumn programme continues this week with performances of two different plays in three different places.WITH their work rooted in the ridiculous, Le Navet Bete's Dick Tracy is a physical comedy influenced by the world-famous detective. The clown company blend foolishness, character changes and accents spattered with mystery, malice and mischief, as the square-jawed, hard-hitting, fast-shooting, comic book detective attempts to solve the crime.The story goes... following a series of...
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