North Devon Journal commented Injured Bideford trucker grew cannabis for pain...
A trucker who was injured in a crash grew cannabis in a tent at his flat to treat the pain and psychological trauma of the accident.John Jenkins installed a tent with high tech growing equipment in his...
View ArticleNDJPeter published Police renew public appeal in search for missing Devon woman
POLICE are appealing for people to be on the lookout for a Devon woman who has been missing for a week.Jayne Brocklehurst from Budleigh Salterton, was last seen on the evening of Saturday, August 8 at...
View ArticleNDJPeter published North Devon's weekend weather forecast: 15/08/15
NORTH Devon is set to look forward to a weekend of improved weather as the dark and damp conditions of the past few days pass.Although this morning will see some showers, these will quickly be replaced...
View ArticleNDJPeter published 12 Things you should never say to someone from North Devon
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View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Tributes paid to five-year-old girl killed in...
TRIBUTES have been paid to a five-year-old girl who died after she became trapped in a disability lift.Condolences to the family of the little girl, named locally as Alexis Brown, have flooded social...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Devon-based university ranked lowest for...
A DEVON university has been ranked the worst in the country for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2015Plymouth College of Art was ranked bottom out of 160 higher education providers...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Police hunt cancer-lie conman after he fails to...
POLICE are hunting a cruel fraudster who twice lied that his partner had cancer to get money from unsuspecting victims.Career conman Stephen Davey, aged 43, later falsely told a victim he needed to...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Devon and Cornwall Police could face massive...
DEVON and Cornwall Police could lose up to 200 officers and £11 million in funding as a result of a national funding review which is underway.The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) said...
View ArticleNDJPeter published War veteran caught drink-driving following flashback
A WAR veteran who suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has received a driving ban after he was caught drink-driving following a flashback.Warren Morris, 43, of Beaworthy, pleaded guilty to...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Swimwear model targets crown in Miss Scuba UK
A DEVON swimwear model is hoping to be crowned Miss Scuba UK.Caitlin Milligan, 24, who works as a model for Totnes-based international swimwear brand Sandstorm Luxury, is competing in the beauty...
View ArticleNDJliam published Southampton development centre in Chivenor celebrates a...
CHIVENOR'S Southampton Development Centre is celebrating a year in existence with several players offered youth contracts at professional clubs.Jack Rice and Kingsley Latham have struck deals at Yeovil...
View ArticleNDJPeter published Medication change led to attack on police officer
A 28-YEAR-OLD who suffers from a life-threatening heart condition attacked a police officer following a change in his medication, a court has heard.North Devon Magistrates' Court was told how Kier...
View ArticleNDJPeter published Father fined for string of car defects
AN Ilfracombe father has been ordered to pay more than £250 after officers discovered a string of defects on his car.Kieron Monaghan, 26, of The Shields, was pulled over by police on March 3 after he...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Strictly Come Dancing names Katie Derham as...
BBC presenter Katie Derham has been unveiled as the fifth celebrity to join this year's Strictly Come Dancing lineup.The 45-year-old BBC Proms host will join fellow BBC presenter Jeremy Vine on the...
View ArticleNDJPeter published Northam man charged with string of drug dealing offences
A NORTH Devon man has appeared in court charged with a string of drug dealing offences.James Potter, 28, of Cross Street, Northam, appeared before magistrates at North Devon Magistrates' Court on...
View ArticleNDJPeter published Torrington man jailed for restraining order breach
A TORRINGTON man has been jailed after breaking a restraining order when he turned up at the address of his former partner on Wednesday.Paul Bradley, 35, was arrested following the breach of the order...
View ArticleNDJliam published FA Cup: Barnstaple Town 2 Willand Rovers 0
BARNSTAPLE Town beat Willand Rovers 2-0 in the extra preliminary round of the Emirates FA Cup.Town were unusually tame in the opening half with Jed Harper-Penman missing their best chance from the spot...
View ArticleNDJliam published Match report: Kings Lynn Town 0 Bideford 1
BIDEFORD won 1-0 away to Kings Lynn Town to claim their first Southern League Premier win of the new season.Torquay United loan signing Liam Prynn was the hero of the day having netted the winner five...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Torridge's pearl mussels to be protected in new...
A NEW project has been launched by the Devon Wildlife Trust to safeguard freshwater pearl mussels on the River Torridge.The Biffa Award funded project will look for ways to improve the health of...
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