North Devon Journal published Housewarming party guest accused of stealing...
A HOUSEWARMING party guest has denied stealing cash from a friend and told a jury he was given the money to buy drugs.Callum Goss said his friend Joseph Lee had given him his bank card and PIN and told...
View ArticleNDJSport published Tommy Langford: My next fight looks like it will be in the...
THERE have been lots of people asking about my next fight now I'm back in training and out running again. It's looking likely to be in the summer – probably June or July. The big fight this summer is...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published PICTURES: Farmer converts Sea King helicopter...
A retired Sea King helicopter has made its final trip – to its new life as an unusual holiday home. The former Royal Navy search-and-rescue helicopter was bought by farmer Martyn Steedman in an online...
View ArticleNDJJoe published Trio of cultural events in Bideford on Saturday
A TRIO of events in Bideford on Saturday has culture junkies excited. To celebrate the official opening of eight new art and craft studios in the pannier market a St George's Day Fair is being held....
View ArticleNDJJonny published Barnstaple Town want to thank 'exceptional' supporters in...
BARRY Yeo wants to thank Barnstaple Town's "exceptional" support by signing off their season at Mill Road with a win. Barum welcome Welton Rovers, bottom of the Toolstation Western League Premier...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Rare albino blackbird spotted in North Devon town
Well this takes the term "blackbird" to a whole new level… a rare albino blackbird has been spotted in Hatherleigh! The "white blackbird" was discovered by Devon Wildlife Trust's Jo Pullin in her back...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published One-legged farmer shown mercy by court for...
A judge has shown mercy on a struggling beef farmer who kept his business afloat by fiddling £126,000 in VAT. John Atreidees submitted false electronic returns for seven out of 12 quarters between 2011...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published BREXIT: Map shows how coastal areas lead vote...
A new map shows how Britain's coastal towns are leading the charge for Brexit, while areas with large numbers of graduates are backing the UK remaining in the EU. The major study of voting records from...
View ArticleNDJAndrew published Winston James wins Barnstaple supporters' player of the...
WINSTON James was voted supporters' player of the season for the third time. As well as his inspirational leadership, the captain has been in outstanding form at openside flanker. His two tries against...
View ArticleNDJAndrew published New coach sees Bideford beat Wells in South West One
THREE years after beating Wells in a Tribute Western Counties promotion play-off, Bideford sent the Somerset side back down to the division. Wells won promotion to join Bideford in South West One the...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published 'Not enough UK branches' say Ikea bosses as...
Ikea bosses say there are not enough of their stores in the country as Devon continues to wait for the Exeter branch. The Swedish furniture company was granted outline planning permission for the store...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Most attractive accents revealed – is...
It's good news for us Devon beys and maids, as the West Country accent has been voted one of the most attractive in Britain. A new online survey by YouGov Daily asked people which of the 12 "main...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published This is North Devon's worst roundabout,...
It's fair to admit that we've all encountered road rage at some point or other while driving in North Devon or Torridge. Whether it's losing our marbles on the A361, getting stuck in traffic in...
View ArticleNDJJonny published Bideford gave 'as good as they got' against Poole Town...
BIDEFORD gave "as good as they got" in last night's defeat at Poole Town. The Robins were humbled 3-0 by the Evo-Stik League Southern Premier Division champions thanks to goals from Marvin Brooks, Alan...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Comedian Victoria Wood dies following battle...
Comedian Victoria Wood has died aged 62 after a short battle with cancer, her publicist has said. Neil Reading said: "Victoria Wood has sadly passed away, after a short but brave battle with cancer....
View ArticleNDJJournal2 published The Journal's final interview with Victoria Wood, by...
Here is the Journal's last interview with Victoria Wood, published Thursday, May 31, 2007, ahead of Acorn Antiques The Musical being performed in Plymouth...Why BAFTA diva Victoria is mad about antics...
View ArticleNDJJoe published Four-year-old hit by pick-up truck in Bideford
A four-year-old boy has been hit by a pick-up truck in Bideford this afternoon. The emergency services were alerted to the incident at 3.45pm.MORE: A North Devon schools has just made ties, jackets and...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published SALMONELLA ALERT: Asda finds food poisoning bug...
Asda is urgently recalling one of its most popular lunches after the food poisoning bug salmonella was found in it. The bacterium that causes vomiting and diarrhoea was picked up in its Chicken &...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published St George's Day: Feast of music at GLT's this...
THERE will be a feast of music at GLT's this St George's Day, as six bands celebrate the patron saint of England/most famous dragon slayer of all time. The evening, organised by Braunton boy Joe...
View ArticleNDJJonny published Holsworthy lose two Peninsula League games in three days
HOLSWORTHY were beaten twice in three days in the Carlsberg South West Peninsula League. Manager Liam Dart labelled Saturday's 6-0 Division One West drubbing at Penryn Athletic "dreadful", while he...
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