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NDJFran published New Lib Dem leader is a 'charismatic performer' says former...
THE new Lib Dem leader is a "lively campaigner and charismatic performer" according to North Devon's former Lib Dem MP. Nick Harvey said new leader Tim Farron would bring vital energy and enthusiasm to...
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NDJFran published Barnstaple town clerk 'appalled' at suspected arson in...
A TOWN clerk said he was "appalled" to hear that two picnic tables in Barnstaple had been set alight. Barnstaple Town Council clerk was reacting to the news that a pair of benches in Castle Green were...
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NDJFran published Warning after rise of 'lethal' synthetic cannabis in Devon
PEOPLE across Devon are being warned about the rise of a lethal legal high. RISE Recovery and Integration Service is warning people about the dangers of a synthetic cannabis called Spice. The drug and...
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NDJFran published Thousands raised for North Devon District Hospital charity...
PURPLE was the colour of the moment last Friday as dozens of fundraisers dressed up in aid of North Devon District Hospital's latest appeal. The Journal first reported on June 25 that the hospital...
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NDJFran published 30-mile marine trek for Bideford man
FANCY taking on a gruelling 30-mile trek over the rugged Scottish Highlands in a challenge designed to test the military's most elite force? That is exactly what a North Devon man will be doing come...
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NDJFayeG published £4.4 million council tax owed by residents across...
NORTHERN Devon residents owe just under £4.4 million in unpaid council taxes, new figures have revealed.National Debtline, a free advice service run by the Money Advice Trust, highlighted the figure,...
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NDJFran published Prime minister announces five-point plan to boost tourism...
A FIVE-POINT plan to boost tourism outside of London will be announced by the prime minister today. David Cameron's plan will involve creating a new inter-ministerial group to co-ordinate and align...
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North Devon Journal published VIDEO: Great British Bake Off Trailer released
GREAT British Bake Off fans can rejoice - it's nearly that time of year again! Although the BBC is yet to announce an official start date for the popular baking programme, they have released a trailer....
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NDJPeter published Ilfracombe Town Council targets grass cutting
ILFRACOMBE Town Council could soon take up the mantle for grass cutting in the area following concerns over the state of the town's pathways and verges.Speaking during a meeting of the council on...
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NDJPeter published Emergency services scrambled to search for dehydrated man
EMERGENCY services were scrambled along the North Devon coastline after receiving a call from a man who suffering from the effects of dehydration last night. The Clovelly inshore lifeboat, Toby Rundle,...
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NDJPeter published West Down Preschool celebrates success of nature garden
STAFF and children at West Down Preschool have been celebrating the success of the site's new nature garden.The garden was recently opened thanks to the support of staff and parents at the school, who...
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North Devon Journal published Knife crime rises for first time in four years
OFFICIAL figures have revealed knife crime across England and Wales has risen for the first time in four years.Police recorded 26,370 offences in 2014/15, up from 25,974 the previous year - breaking a...
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NDJliam published Tommy Langford column: "To get a first pro belt is so...
In the first of a new exclusive weekly column, North Devon's WBO Intercontinental middleweight champion TOMMY LANGFORD reflects on his first professional titleEXTENDED my unbeaten run to 13 fights and...
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North Devon Journal published School warns parents after girl eats...
A 14-year-old schoolgirl said she thought she was "going to die" after eating a super spicy Doritos crisp, prompting her school to send out a warning to other parents.Beth Laybourn, who is asthmatic,...
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North Devon Journal published Rail union rejects First Great Western offer to...
STRIKE action on railways across the West of the country is back on.Yesterday it was announced the action is due to go ahead after rail union, the RMT, rejected First Great Western's latest offer.The...
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NDJFran published Unemployment at record low in North Devon and Torridge,...
THE number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance in North Devon and Torridge is at its lowest since records began. In North Devon in June this year 0.6% of the population, or 350 people, were...
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North Devon Journal published TOP 200 BABY NAMES 2015: Charlotte and Atticus...
PERHAPS unsurprisingly, Charlotte has come out on top as the most popular girls' name during the first half of this year. The name exploded in popularity after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge named...
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NDJSport published Barnstaple Town's 2015-16 Toolstation Western League...
BARNSTAPLE TOWN will kick off the 2015-16 Toolstation Western League Premier Division season with a home game against Bradford Town on August 8.Following their opening fixture Town will reignite last...
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NDJFran published VIDEO: North Devon team competes in Red Bull Soapbox race...
A GROUP of friends from North Devon who competed in this year's Red Bull Soapbox race in a Thomas the Tank Engine-themed kart made it the whole way to the end unscathed. Team Trevor, made up of Rob...
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