North Devon Journal published Firefighters face eight fires in two hours on...
NORTH Devon firefighters joined in as emergency services dealt with eight separate fires in two hours in the same street last night, after a power surge caused sparks to fly from televisions and...
View ArticleNDJAndrew published North Devon League round-up: Marc Bettiss scores six in...
MARC Bettiss scored six goals as Brayford Cup holders Torridgeside cruised into the second round.Bettiss, who has already netted 14 goals in seven North Devon League Premier Division games, got the...
View ArticleNDJAndrew published Surfing recommended for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
SURFING has been recommended for inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.Also in contention are skateboarding, baseball/softball, sport climbing and karate.The International Olympic Committee will decide...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published WATCH motorist sets fire to petrol station...
VIDEO shows an arachnophobic motorist pour petrol over a spider that is crawling on his car in a petrol station – and try to light it on fire. The Michigan man's sorry mistake was captured on CCTV. The...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published North Devon man jailed for stabbing punter at...
A PUB customer has been jailed for stabbing a man in the neck before he was badly beaten up himself.Nicholas Hone, 35, of King Street, Combe Martin, admitted wounding with intent and having a knife in...
View ArticleNDJJournal2 published Rod Stewart announces gig in Devon
Wake up Devon, we think we've got something to say to you - Rod Stewart is bringing his UK tour to Plymouth's Home Park next year.He returns to the stadium, having previously played Plymouth Argyle...
View ArticleNDJJoe published A361 Link Road closed tonight and diverted until January
THE A361 Link Road will be closed in both directions tonight from 7pm until 6am tomorrow.From today traffic heading east on the link road toward the M5 motorway will be diverted until January next year...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Appeal as missing Barnstaple woman's family...
A MISSING person appeal has been put out for 25-year-old Barnstaple woman, who may be living in a tentGeorgina Howen's family were said to be "very worried" about her and police have concerns for her...
View ArticleNDJJournal2 published Theatre Royal Plymouth open day lets you behind the...
The Theatre Royal is giving curious customers a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes this Sunday. As well as guided tours, there will be a chance to see how sets are designed and built, as well...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Angry passengers stop train and walk on track...
NETWORK Rail described "a very rare and very serious incident" where hundreds of angry rail passengers stopped a train and got off before walking along the track.The emergency stop cord was pulled on...
View ArticleNDJFayeG published North Devon takes part in Macmillan Cancer support's...
TEENAGERS Ruby Bennett and Olivia Vanstone held a Macmillan coffee morning in their home village of Woolsery on Saturday (September 26) and raised £310.The Bideford College pupils said they would like...
View ArticleNDJJoe published Thousands enjoy South Molton Carnival
THOUSANDS of people packed out the streets of South Molton this weekend for the town's annual carnival.The procession started at 6pm and wound its way through the town toward the square.At the head of...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Neglected ponies seized from dangerous area...
More than 20 foals and ponies have been moved to a safe sanctuary after being rescued from dangerous land.The animals were seized by Trading Standards officers acting on a order from Exeter Crown...
View ArticleNDJFran published Hundreds of entries submitted for North Devon lorry...
HUNDREDS of entries have already been submitted for a competition to find four stunning photos of North Devon. The North Devon Marketing Bureau, in conjunction with Evans Transport, the Journal and the...
View ArticleNDJFran published Barnstaple PCSO's painting presented to Chivenor squadron...
A PAINTING done by a Barnstaple PCSO has been presented to Chivenor's 22 Squadron in recognition of the work they have done in the region over the years. Hannah Denton was asked to paint something for...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Teenager on trial for murder had history of...
A TEENAGER on trial for murdering an 18-year-old had a history of wanting to kill women to have sex with them, a court has heard. Melissa Mathiesen was strangled and mentally impaired Jason Conroy is...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Skunk on the loose in Devon
A SKUNK named Bella has gone missing in Devon.Bella was last spotted behind Tesco Express in Crediton .A veterinary clinic in the town is asking for anyone who has spotted the skunk to contact them on...
View ArticleNorth Devon Journal published Man sentenced after sending teenager a picture...
A MAN who sent an image of his penis to a schoolgirl has avoided jail.Nicholas Collins, 46, sent a 14-year-girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, a series of sexualised messages on his phone...
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