North Devon Journal commented REGIONAL NEWS: Mum shocked by swear word on her...
A MUM has been left speechless after discovering her new alphabet ironing board cover from Wilko spelled out the word 'c***'.Jazz Salmon, 25, was tying on the £3.50 cover when she noticed the offensive...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published VIDEO: Devon sports coach spends thousands on...
A Devon sports coach was forced to act quickly when his shih tzu Benjamin suffered a sudden back injury - resulting in a bill of £5,000.Sports coach Robert Dawson's five-year-old pet became paralysed...
View ArticleNDJLauren published Severe weather shelter to be activated in Barnstaple for...
With the temperature set to plummet below freezing tonight, severe weather shelter will be provided for rough sleepers in Barnstaple. North Devon Council has confirmed that the provision for the cold...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Regional news: Mum takes on bullies with...
A MUM who took to social media to take on the bullies targeting her son has been rewarded with hundreds of likes for her post and dozens of replies from people going through a similar struggle....
View ArticleNDJLauren published Two fire engines called to fire at workshop in Halwill
Two fire engines were called to a workshop on fire today. Crews from Holsworthy and Hatherleigh arrived at Forest Houses on the road from Morecombe Cross to Lake End Cross, Halwill, at 2:20pm. One...
View ArticleNDJJonny published Bideford's defeat to Mangotsfield United was 'stomach...
BIDEFORD manager Sean Joyce said his side's home defeat to Mangotsfield United was "stomach churning". The Robins failed to score for the first time since August 27 as they were beaten 1-0 in Evo-Stik...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published 93-year-old Bideford World War Two veteran...
A WAR veteran has been honoured for his actions during the D-Day invasions.George Lockyer, from Bideford, has received the Legion d'Honneur, France's highest military honour, for his part in the Allied...
View ArticleNDJLauren commented North Devon trial areas revealed for waste and recycling...
North Devon Council has released the list of areas where significant waste and recycling trials are set to take place. The Recycle More scheme aims to encourage people to look at ways to increase the...
View ArticleNDJLauren published A388 closed in both directions after crash between...
A crash has closed a main North Devon road in both directions. The incident occurred between Monkleigh junction and Frithelstock Stone junction on A388. The road is currently closed and there is slow...
View ArticleNeil_J_Shaw commented Devon mum's anger at meat used in new fivers
A Devon mum has hit out at the revelation that the new plastic five-pound note is made with animal byproducts, and is calling for a change.The news has disturbed vegans and vegetarians across the...
View ArticleNeil_J_Shaw published Seven badly hurt in accidents in the rain in North Devon
Rain and snow played a part in seven serious accidents in North Devon in 2015, new figures from Highways England reveal.The roads agency is launching a new safety campaign warning drivers that 'when it...
View ArticleNeil_J_Shaw published Devon dad accused of harrasment for asking what kids...
A Devon man who sent a letter asking what his children want for Christmas has been accused of harassment.Kyle Schnur, 29, is charged with one count of harassment after sending letters and emails to...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published A39 to close between Lake and Roundswell...
A well-used section of the A39 road will be closed tomorrow for roadworks.The stretch of road between the Lake roundabout and Roundswell roundabout will close between 7pm and 7am from Wednesday,...
View ArticleNeil_J_Shaw commented Devon ex-soldier is looking for a job, even though he's 89
A former soldier from Devon has put an ad in his local paper asking if anyone has a job he could do - despite the fact he's 89.Former soldier Joe Bartley, who says he has good references, says in the...
View ArticleNeil_J_Shaw published TB, scarlet fever and whooping cough among 43 cases of...
There were 43 cases of notifiable diseases in North Devon in 2015, figures just released by Public Health England reveal.There were 13 cases of food poisoning in the district, 12 cases of scarlet...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Country Hunter dog food recalled by Food...
The Food Standards Agency has recalled a popular dog food because it contains Salmonella - a bacterium that can cause food poisoning.Natures Menu is recalling its 'Country Hunter 80% Farm Reared Turkey...
View ArticleNDJJoe published Shipbuilding Strategy Report marks 'new era for Appledore...
A NEW shipbuilding review marks "the beginning of a new era for Appledore Shipyard", according to Torridge MP Geoffrey Cox.Sir John Parker, chairman of National Shipbuilding Strategy, today published a...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published When is the shortest day and Winter Solstice in...
THE year's shortest day and longest night is just around the corner.While folks down under will enjoy an extended day – the Southern Hemisphere will have its longest day and shortest night – us Brits...
View ArticleNDJLauren commented Shops to be 'open as usual' during Caen Street's closure...
A North Devon village is seeing lots of changes in the next few months, including a main road set to close, and local businesses owners are keen they don't get forgotten. Caen Street in Braunton will...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Pilton Community College in Barnstaple rated...
A North Devon secondary school has been rated as "requires improvement" by Ofsted. Pilton Community College in Barnstaple was inspected at the beginning of October and the result has just been...
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