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NDJFran commented Make-up brand MAC to open Devon store
POPULAR make-up brand MAC Cosmetics has announced it will be opening a stand alone store in Devon.Rumours have been flying for months that the firm could open a store in Exeter, and it has now...
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NDJFran published Resident's upset at travellers' return to Bideford
A FRUSTRATED Bideford resident has threatened to buy a caravan and park it outside council staff houses in a bid to stop travellers parking opposite his property.Mike Ford, who lives in Newbridge...
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NDJJennie published Croyde couple celebrate 75th wedding anniversary
A CROYDE couple are thought to be North Devon's longest wed pair after celebrating 75 years of married bliss.Ken and Joy Ashby, both 97, celebrated the diamond milestone with a quiet get together with...
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NDJPeter published Family of Nick Perrin pays tribute to "happy go lucky...
THE family of Ilfracombe man Nick Perrin has paid tribute to a "happy go lucky chap" who "lived for Ilfracombe harbour".It comes after friends and colleagues flooded social media with tributes to the...
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North Devon Journal published UPDATE: Driver cut from car and taken to...
UPDATE 8PM: Police have confirmed a driver was taken to hospital following the two-car crash in Holsworthy earlier this evening. And a statement from the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said...
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NDJJosephW published VIDEO: Flying ant day in North Devon sees residents...
YESTERDAY was 'Flying Ant Day' with thousands of the winged pests pelting people in the face and covering items. Ilfracombe woman Charmain Lovett shared this video of the swarms - She said: "Welcome to...
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North Devon Journal published Mum who repeatedly smothered her two children...
A MOTHER who repeatedly smothered her two infant sons, rendering them unconscious and putting their lives at risk, has been jailed for six years.Jessica Jones, aged 22, suffocated the boys a total of...
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North Devon Journal published Sneaky seagull steals woman's handbag and phone...
A SNEAKY seagull managed to steal a woman's handbag from her hotel before flying off with it.The gull with gall snuck into the third floor bedroom and took the lady's pink clutch bag which contained...
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NDJJosephW commented Tributes for Ilfracombe's Jean Boyles, a fierce friend...
LIFESAVING volunteers have paid tribute to a "fierce friend with a wonderful fighting spirit" who has died after almost 50 years of committed service.Ilfracombe RNLI president Jean Boyles died on...
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NDJJosephW commented Daughter speaks as war veteran, 87, mugged outside post...
THE family of a Barnstaple war veteran who was mugged just days before he died have appealed for help to catch the "disgraceful" thief who stole his pension money.Navy man and determinedly independent...
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NDJFayeG commented Bideford dad chases thief in his flip-flops after catching...
A BIDEFORD dad chased a thief through the streets in his flip-flops after he caught him trying to steal a five-year-old's much-loved scooter. Dominic Morgan, of Lime Grove, spotted the thief, Matthew...
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NDJJoel commented EXCLUSIVE: Crashes involving cyclists increased in North...
THE number of road traffic incidents involving cyclists in North Devon has increased in the past year, according to police figures.Officers from Devon and Cornwall police have been called to 138...
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NDJFayeG commented New skate park in Holsworthy is met with joy by youngsters
BUDDING skaters are reaching new heights at a new skate park in the heart of Holsworthy.The skate park, the only one in the town, has just opened at Redrow's Holsworthy development, Clifton Heights,...
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NDJFran commented Public toilets in North Devon and Torridge could be run by...
SEVERAL local organisations are in talks with North Devon and Torridge district councils to run the area's public toilets.On March 5 the Journal reported that North Devon Council would be reviewing the...
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NDJFran published Festival in memory of Barnstaple teenager Siani to be held...
A FESTIVAL is being held in Barnstaple in memory of an 18-year-old who died earlier this year.Siani-Elland Benson-Wills, also known as Teapot, took her own life on May 7.Her funeral was held on May 22,...
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NDJJoe published Villagers fight-back against council decision to close A361...
VILLAGERS are fighting a Devon County Council decision to close two Link Road lay-bys which they say will endanger road users.After the county council's "Tough Choices" consultation the two Moortown...
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NDJJoe published UKIP Bideford county councillor Robin Julian's £9,000...
A UKIP county councillor spent more than £9,000 on travel expenses last year – four times as much as the authority's party leaders combined.Bideford South and Hartland county councillor Robin Julian...
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NDJJosephW published South Molton drink-driver led police on "500 metres...
A SOUTH Molton 21-year-old led a police car on a chase through Barnstaple at 50mph, after he "panicked" at the sight of blue lights.Raymond Penfold had been drinking and mistakenly thought the police...
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NDJJosephW published Benefit cheat from Holsworthy received £29k by...
A HOLSWORTHY man claimed more than £29,000 in three types of benefits over five years by lying about his wife's employment.Christopher Wortley, 56, of East Park, Holsworthy, fraudulently claimed...
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NDJJosephW published Barnstaple man, 20, accused of having sex with girl, 14
A BARNSTAPLE 20-year-old has been accused of having sex with an underage girl.Matthew Griffiths, of Malgrove Terrace, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday, August 7.He faces one...
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