North Devon Journal published Five weird things spotted in Barnstaple at...
Our man in Barnstaple town centre spotted a few odd things today, did you see any of the following: The street preacher angrily debating with students whether Hitler was on LSD The man cross-country...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published "Too fat to work" dad now self...
A MAN who claimed he was 'too fat to work' has returned to work - after shedding 11 stone.Stephen Beer, 45, and his wife Michelle, 43, hit the headlines early this year after starring in a documentary...
View ArticleNDJAndrew published North Devon Cricket League champions Hatherleigh finish...
CARL Schwarz hit a century as champions Hatherleigh finished the Hayes Garden Machinery North Devon League season with a convincing win.Hatherleigh, who were defending the Division One title, have been...
View ArticleNDJAndrew published Boxing prospect Ricky Dymond forced to retire at 18
ONE of North Devon's brightest prospects may take up coaching after being forced to quit boxing.Ricky Dymond has retired at just 18 after dislocating his right shoulder three times in a year.The...
View ArticleNDJSport published WATCH: London Surf Film Festival entries featuring Peony...
PEONY Knight is the star of one of the entries in the London Surf Film Festival, which starts on October 16.In a short movie shot last month, film-maker Ornella Hawthorn Gardez followed Georgeham...
View ArticleNDJAndrew published England Performance Programme squad places for Somerset's...
CRAIG and Jamie Overton have been named in an 18-man England Performance Programme squad for the winter.The 21-year-old twins, from Northam, will attend a fast bowlers' camp in Potchefstroom, South...
View ArticleNDJFayeG published Number of people claiming Job Seeker's Allowance increases...
THE number of people claiming Job Seeker's Allowance in North Devon and Torridge between July and August has increased, new figures have revealed.Although across the county, Job Seeker's Allowance...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal commented Cyclist 'scalped' in crash with Mercedes in Devon
A DEVON cyclist was 'scalped' in a collision with a car, police have said.In a graphic and descriptive piece of writing, a Facebook post from Kingsbridge Police said: "The attending officers described...
View ArticleNDJPeter published Crash partially blocks A386 and leaves two "walking...
DRIVERS are being warned to expect delays if travelling between Northam and Bideford following a crash on the A386. Police and paramedics were called to the scene on Heywood Road at around 3.30pm...
View ArticleNDJPeter published A361 reopened following crash between car and motorbike
THE A361 has reopened following a crash between a car and motorbike.Police were called to the scene near Strands Lane between Ashford and Braunton following the collision at around 5.30pm.Although...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Mother and son helping each other through...
A DEVON mother and son, both diagnosed with the same type of cancer, have set up a support group to help other sufferers.Nick Cordwent was diagnosed with lymphoma and while on his way to a chemotherapy...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Police hunt knifepoint robber who wore boxer...
West country police are on the hunt for a man who robbed a newsagents - wearing a pair of boxer shorts on his head.Avon and Somerset Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Cat rescued after getting stuck 60ft down cliff...
A LOST cat has been found and rescued after being discovered stuck 60ft down a cliff face.Cliff climbing Kato had been missing for two weeks after he'd been taken to a cat sitter while his owner Jane...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Drivers plan to appeal against 'ridiculous'...
A GROUP of drivers hit with £70 fines for leaving their cars in parking spaces say they will appeal.It was reported yesterday Plymouth City Council (PCC) has brought in a new "experimental" traffic...
View ArticleNDJJosephW published PICTURED biker "lucky to be alive" after side-on car...
THIS PICTURE shows just how lucky a Barnstaple biker was to escape from a crash last night with just a fractured wrist.Kyle Dingle sent this picture to the Journal which shows how his Kawasaki...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published PRODUCT RECALL: Children's toy safety concerns...
CUSTOMERS are being urged to return a children's toy for a full refund amid fears over a potential hazard.Marks and Spencer is recalling about 400 Twist & Turn Rattle children's rattles over...
View ArticleNDJPeter published Crash partially blocks A3124 near Beaford
A CRASH has partially blocked the A3124 near Beaford.Police were called to the scene near Green Lane shortly after 6pm after receiving reports of a collision.Although traffic is able to pass the scene...
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