Torrington woman who left cat to fend for itself prosecuted by RSPCA
A Torrington woman who left her cat without food or shelter while she went away has been banned from keeping animals. Jodi Christine Griffiths, 40, of Morton Drive, Torrington, was found guilty of...
View ArticleBarnstaple chip shop fire at Pilton Fryer
The chip shop owner raised the alarm just before 4.30pm and fire appliances from Barnstaple and one from Braunton responded, with the Barnstaple aerial platform and another appliance from South Molton...
View ArticleEvery single Anchorwood Bank retailer revealed
Joining those already opened or announced at the Barnstaple retail park is Kent-based Tapo Carpets - moving into the fourth and final unit.
View ArticleJoint local plan adopted in North Devon and Torridge
TDC Lead Member for Planning Cllr Pete Watson, TDC Chair Cllr Simon Inch, TDC Leader Jane Whittaker, NDC Leader Des Brailey, NDC Vice-Chair Cllr Frank Biederman, NDC Lead Member for the Local Plan Cllr...
View ArticleTributes to brave cancer nurse Laura who inspired thousands
Laura Harris, 43, devoted her life to caring for cancer patients, but began her own fight with the disease when she was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2017. Her friends set up a fundraising...
View ArticleResidents crowdfund for improvements for park equipment
Residents of Barnstaple's Westacott housing estate are crowdfunding for new park equipment as they continue to campaign to protect it from developers. Residents are hoping to raise A 3,000 towards the...
View ArticleGreens select a new prospective parliamentary candidate for North Devon
Robbie, who was born and grew up in Barnstaple, said: "I care deeply about this area and would love to contribute to its success as the next MP for North Devon. "North Devon is often lost and forgotten...
View ArticleNorth Devon's A 8.5m will lead to new Ilfracombe school and Link Road roundabout
More details have emerged about a huge funding boost of 8.58million which has been secured to create a new school in Ilfracombe and improve the Link Road in Barnstaple. North Devon Council was...
View ArticleHave your say on the future of North Devon AONB
People are being urged to have their say on a five year plan for the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It includes a vision, objectives, policies, performance indicators and some priority...
View ArticlePortrait of World War One soldier to be etched onto Saunton Sands as...
A large-scale sand portrait of a World War One casualty is to be completed on Saunton Sands as part of an Armistice commission by director Danny Boyle. Saunton will be one of five beaches across Devon...
View ArticleWWI centenary: Barnstaple will remember
One hundred years ago on Sunday the guns fell silent to bring to an end one of the bloodiest conflicts in history - the Great War. This weekend communities across North Devon are hosting a series of...
View ArticleJail for 'unprovoked' Camberley attacker who left victim in ...
A man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison following a violent assault which left the victim with serious neurological injuries, in pain and dependent on a wheelchair for several months. Liam...
View ArticleHealth and beauty store chain set for Barnstaple High Street?
Savers has lodged a planning application to install shopfront signs at 1-3 Northgate House, which was the former Argos store. A health, home and beauty specialist, Savers has more than 400 stores...
View ArticlePublic Consultation
The Tarka Learning Partnership is proposing that the Secretary of State for Education enter into a funding agreement with us to open a free school in Barnstaple in September 2019*, with the first class...
View ArticleDulverton Leat Initiative welcomes new director of arts
Wendy graduated from Plymouth University with a degree in Fine Art, later qualifying as a teacher and working as an Art Educator with schools and museums facilitating art projects. She moved to North...
View ArticleMuseum supporter lays first brick for A 2million extension
Alison Mill and Councillor Dick Jones watch on as Keith Abraham lays the first brick of the museum's Longbridge wing extension. How it was: A building once stood in the same spot the new expansion is...
View ArticleWork hubs help small businesses flourish across Devon
Devon County Council has been recognised for its help for small businesses due to its Work Hubs across the county. The council was awarded 'best provision of small business offices for upscale and...
View ArticleNorth Devon coffee shop numbers double in eight years
The Gazette spoke to several independent Barnstaple shops, with many owners believing this is due to a demand for greater choice on the high street. Figures show the number of coffee shops and cafes...
View ArticleWWI centenary: Silent soldier silhouettes placed around North Devon
North Devon Council staff at Brynsworthy for the unveiling of the silent soldier silhouette outside the council offices. Picture: NDC To mark 100 years since the end of World War One silent soldier...
View ArticlePlanning application submitted for North Devon Link Road improvements
The notorious Landkey jucntion on the North Devon Link Road is expected to be upgraded as part of the road improvement package. Picture: Tony Gussin The application by Devon County Council is for...
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