NDJPeter published Winter wonderland to transform Ilfracombe's Christmas...
ILFRACOMBE could be transformed into a winter wonderland after plans to revitalise the town's Christmas celebrations were unveiled.Speaking to the Journal, Councillor Steve Trebble announced his...
View ArticleNDJAndrew published Bideford head coach Mark Priest 'very pleased' with South...
HEAD coach Mark Priest declared himself "very pleased" with Bideford's position at the halfway stage in Tribute South West One West. Four wins in five games – including a 15-11 success at Wells on...
View ArticleNDJPeter published New lease of life for Ilfracombe Indoor Market
ILFRACOMBE Indoor Market has been given a new lease of life thanks to the efforts of a new owner, who will be reopening the venue in the new year.Sara Dyer has issued a call-to-arms for local producers...
View ArticleNDJSport published Tommy Langford: 'Punch-perfect' defence made me very happy
In his exclusive North Devon Journal column, Tommy Langford reflects on his WBO Inter-Continental middleweight championship win against Robert Swierzbinski at Manchester Arena. I WAS really happy with...
View ArticleNDJSport published Big-wave surfer Andrew Cotton has one of his heaviest...
ANDREW Cotton has been paddling into solid surf in Portugal, preparing for an assault on Nazaré. Great conditions in recent days have led to some epic rides and also wince-inducing wipeouts. This photo...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Woman used razor blade to slash arms during...
AN investigation has been launched after a woman used a razor blade to slash her arms during a court hearing.Lisa Roberts, of Wade Street, St Jude's, is understood to have smuggled the blade past...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Government announces plans to strengthen...
NEW regulations are to be introduced to prevent children from accessing extremist material using school computers.Education Secretary Nicky Morgan yesterday announced new regulations which require...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Devon biker jailed for 120mph police chase
A MOTORCYCLIST has been jailed for his role in a 120mph police chase on one of Devon's busiest roads.A judge told Barry Frost he could have killed or badly injured someone when he ignored the officers...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Beach goers stumble upon unusual American visitor
VISITORS to a South West beach were given a surprise Christmas present after discovering an American guest on the shoreline.The marker buoy was discovered on the beach at Poldhu Cove, Cornwall, after...
View ArticleNDJJournal2 published North Devon supermarket Christmas opening times
Still need to buy those last minute bits for Christmas, but don't know what time the shops open or shut?We're here to help!Here's our list of North Devon's supermarket opening times, which change over...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Ilfracombe man charged with child sex abuse...
A man who was due to stand trial for child sex abuse took his own life the night before he was due to face a judge and jury. Michael Sherwood, 56, was found dead at a caravan where he had been living...
View ArticleNDJPeter published Bizarre calls for help revealed by Devon and Cornwall Police
A FALSE nail disaster, a runaway budgie and a desire for pizza are just some of the unusual reasons why residents have contacted Devon and Cornwall Police in the past year.The force is urging residents...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Abusive boyfriend jailed for Facebook threats
An abusive partner who used Facebook to send threats to his former girlfriend has been jailed. Aaron Gale sent the messages to her new boyfriend and warned her that her father was going to be kidnapped...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Pensioner accused of sexually assaulting a...
A DATE has been set for the trial of a pensioner who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Barnstaple. Martin Ashby, aged 70, of Gould Road, Barnstaple, is accused of assault by penetration of a...
View ArticleNDJJoe published Future of Cheyne Beach car park to be reviewed
COUNCIL leaders will take another look at plans for the future of Cheyne Beach car park after residents and councillors spoke out at a meeting. At a meeting of North Devon Council's executive on...
View ArticleNDJPeter published Road blocked after two-car crash leaves vehicle on its roof
A TWO-CAR crash has completely blocked the B3137 after one vehicle ended up on its roof.Police and paramedics were initially called to the scene between Witheridge and Nomansland at 11.13am – with...
View ArticleNDJFran published Notice served on Appledore Fish Dock leaseholder for...
NOTICE has been served on the leaseholder of Appledore Fish Dock after it failed to pay rent of £74,000. The Bideford Trawlermen's Co-operative began operating out of the £3.6 million fish dock in...
View ArticleNDJPeter published Firefighters called to Barnstaple town centre
FIREFIGHTERS have been called to Barnstaple town centre following reports of a fuel leak.One crew from Barnstaple Fire Station was called to Hardaway Head Car Park by police at 3.45pm after a parked...
View ArticleNDJAndrew published Barnstaple prop Mark Berry's Boxing Day derby number is...
BARNSTAPLE'S long unbeaten Boxing Day record may have continued but another impressive run did come to an end this year. A knee injury forced Barum prop Mark Berry to watch from the touchline after...
View ArticleNDJJonny published PICTURES: Barnstaple Town's 2015 football in numbers
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