North Devon Journal published A361 North Devon Link Road blocked following...
The A361 North Devon Link Road is currently partially blocked following an incident. The crash is believed to have occurred around Station Road, near South Molton, and is affecting traffic in both...
View ArticleNDJLauren commented Barnstaple locals pay tribute to popular 'sweetie man',...
Barnstaple residents have banded together with "real community spirit" to pay tribute to a much-loved old man who recently died alone at home. For decades John Fisher visited the shops in the town and...
View ArticleNDJRyan published Welfare claims for sick and disabled increase in North...
The number of people seeking advice for welfare benefits in North Devon and Torridge has increased, according to statistics released by charity Citizens Advice. The figures show trends in the types of...
View ArticleNDJLauren published Displayed plans for proposed Westacott housing...
The consultation evening for a proposed development at land near Barnstaple has left residents "outraged" at the threat to their local area. Plans for the residential development on land around...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Unwelcome party guest Kieran Cousins accused of...
An unwelcome party guest allegedly attacked one of the hosts with a broken bottle when he tried to usher him out into the street.Kieran Cousins joined an impromptu gathering of friends and neighbours...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published PICTURED: Creepy clown spotted lurking in Fair...
Pictures have emerged showing a person dressed as a clown scarily standing in a North Devon car park.The photo below shows a person dressed as a clown in Fair View Car Park, Barnstaple, and was taken...
View ArticleNDJJoe published Fallen tree blocks A399 near Arlington
A fallen tree has blocked a busy road near Combe Martin this afternoon. The A399 is partially blocked between its junction with the A39 at Blackmoor Gate and Shutscombe Hill at Barnstaple Cross....
View ArticleNDJLaura published Heddon Valley National Trust marquee and safe stolen in...
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a National Trust marquee worth hundreds of pounds and a safe were stolen from a location on Exmoor.On September 24, between 2am and 5am, a navy-blue marquee,...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal commented North Devon's 'animal angel' Diana Lewis to...
A North Devon woman is to be recognised with a special award, honouring her lifelong devotion to wildlife rescue.Diana Lewis, 72, from North Molton, will receive the lifetime achievement award from the...
View ArticleNDJJoe commented Motorcyclist injured in crash with car on A39 between...
A motorcyclist has been injured in a crash with a car on the A39 this evening. The A39 is partially blocked between Bideford and Barnstaple due to the crash. It is believed the incident took place at...
View ArticleNDJRyan published Watch the dramatic moment a £1.5m RNLI lifeboat broke...
Onlookers watched in disbelief as a winch line appeared to snap while hauling in an RNLI lifeboat. An uncomfortable sound can be heard as the bow of the £1.5 million rescue boat scrapes off the slipway...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published APPROVED: £200m improvements to North...
Devon County Council Cabinet has today approved the proposed £200m improvement to the North Devon Link Road be submitted to Government.Last week, we reported that the council had outlaid plans to...
View ArticleNDJLaura published BREAKING: Decision made on plans to develop Lee Bay Hotel...
PLANS to turn a derelict North Devon hotel into apartments have been refused this morning during North Devon's full council meeting.Recently the Journal reported a petition with more than 350...
View ArticleNDJAndrew published Red Bull Steeplechase: Mary Menon follows up Barnstaple...
TWO weeks after winning the Jewson Barnstaple Marathon in a course-record time, Mary Menon was on form again to take second place in the Red Bull Steeplechase on Exmoor. More than 370 runners set off...
View ArticleNDJSport commented Tommy Langford: West Brom really got behind my British...
IT was great for me to have the press conference for my British title fight at the Hawthorns – the home of West Bromwich Albion. The club really got behind it and it received lots of coverage. My...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published David Bowie photo exhibition heads to Devon
A UK exhibition tour of many "never before seen" photographs of David Bowie has been extended to include a visit to Exeter next spring.After a sell out 2016 tour, Off Beat Lounge, in conjunction with...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published WANTED: Devon and Cornwall Police hunting two...
Devon and Cornwall Police are seeking the public's help to trace two men wanted for recall to prison.James Rennie, 37, was originally charged with burglary of dwelling offences in 2015.He is currently...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Crash on North Road in Bideford affecting traffic
Devon and Cornwall Police are reporting a crash in Bideford Town Centre this afternoon.The incident is said to have occurred on North Road, near the Ho Sam Chinese takeaway, and is affecting traffic in...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Torrington ex-nurse Kay Hooper conned her way...
A penniless ex nurse went on eight luxury cruises worth £55,000 in five months after setting up a bogus travel agency and using it to book the holidays.Kay Hooper, 58, booked penthouse state rooms on...
View ArticleNDJLaura published Eight things you can do to help save hospital services in...
HEALTH campaigners have put together a list of the most effective ways to make an impact on efforts to protect hospital services in North Devon. People from all sections of North Devon's community have...
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