More 'nightmare' closures for Goodleigh Road in Barnstaple
The stretch of Goodleigh Road past the Goodleigh Rise development will be closed this autumn for two weeks. Picture: Tony Gussin From October 22 to November 4 the only direct route into town for those...
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When looking for a holiday with the family I know I have two choices - go to where all the action is taking place or to get away from it all and disappear into the countryside. The former will see my...
View ArticleOliver Buildings: 'We're closer to a solution'
More details emerge about ideas for Oliver Buildings as Historic England amends listing and developers reject 100k bid to buy historic Barnstaple buildings Developers of the Anchorwood site say they...
View ArticleMulti-screen cinema idea is part of Seven Brethren masterplan
The leisure centre at Seven Brethern could be demolished to make way for a new multi-screen cinema. Picture: Andy Keeble A leisure-led masterplan has been drawn up for Seven Brethren in Barnstaple -...
View ArticleBarnstaple flood defences could see River Yeo redirected through Pilton Park
A new channel to direct the River Yeo through Pilton Park is one of two options being considered to alleviate flood risk in Barnstaple. Work to re-route Barnstaple's River Yeo through Pilton Park is...
View ArticlePlans revealed for Barnstaple to Braunton Tarka rail link
Combe Rail trustees Barry Hodgson, David Luggar and John Burch with plans for the proposed Tarka Trail route. Picture: Tony Gussin The long term proposals from the Combe Rail charity for a 'North Devon...
View Article'Bed surfing' North Devon cat is back home after 14 months
Thanks to Barnstaple and District Cats Protection, Freddie, aged four, is now back at home in Bishops Tawton with electrician Rob Weatherley, his wife Lisa and their four children. He was found at...
View ArticleTwo women who admitted performing shocking public sex acts in front...
Anita Jane Hare, 45, and Martina Loosemoore, 30, appeared before a court accused of outraging public decency after the lewd behaviour in a public park Anita Jane Hare and Martina Loosemoore appeared...
View ArticlePICTURES: Colourful fun run paints rainbow at Rock Park
Barnstaple's Rock Park erupted in an explosion of colour today for a charity fun run with a big difference. Hundreds of runners took part in the town's second kaleidoscopic Colour Me Happy run in aid...
View ArticleDevon woman pleads guilty to performing sex act on stranger on a park bench
The final resting place of U576: German U-Boat is found 30 miles off the coast of North Carolina 72 years after it sank during Nazi campaign of terror - and 44 soldiers are entombed inside Don't count...
View ArticleOwner of Barnstaple salon the Oak Room Hair and Skin... 1
THE owner of a Barnstaple hair and beauty salon has paid tribute to her "amazing team" after a fire forced the team to evacuate the salon at the weekend. Emergency services were called to the Oak Room...
View ArticleMan, 64, struck over head in robbery at Seven Brethren
The 64-year-old man was standing on the bank of the River Taw near the North Devon Leisure Centre, when he was struck on the head. The victim sustained a number of minor injuries as a result of being...
View ArticleBarnstaple flood defences to receive major improvements by... 1
MORE than A 100 million pounds worth of damage could be caused to homes and businesses in Barnstaple over the next 100 years if nothing is done to bolster the town's flood defences. That was the...
View ArticleBarnstaple pub's cocktail creations for Roald Dahl's 100th birthday
The Bull and Bear is celebrating the author's centenary with a selection of limited-edition cocktails inspired by his tales. Childhood dreams are coming true at a Barnstaple pub, where marvellous Roald...
View ArticleHoliday park mascots to lead Barnstaple kids' carnival
John Fowler Holiday Park mascots Freddy Fox and Trixie the Rabbit will be leading the Barnstaple children's carnival this year. Picture: Tony Atkinson Children are being invited to enjoy the carnival...
View ArticleNorth Devon suppliers get ready for Bride: The Wedding Show
The show has expanded for 2016 with more than 170 of the South West's finest wedding suppliers under one roof, together with a marquee of wedding transport. Get inspiration for your gown, your...
View ArticleWIN: Martin's book captures memories of Barnstaple Fair
Barnstaple Charter Fair has been written by local man Martin Burridge and is being published next week to coincide with Barnstaple Fair Heritage Society's Heritage Lottery Funded project 'Barnstaple...
View ArticleNorth Devon Council rejects plans for more Bickington homes
Plans for 61 new homes were discussed by councillors today in a planning committee meeting at Barnstaple Rugby Club. The council's planning committee scotched plans for a development on land near Mead...
View ArticleDementia could be under-diagnosed in North Devon
Local figures show 1,604 were officially diagnosed with dementia in the northern Devon area as of March last year, with a calculator tool anticipating as many as 2,831 had the condition. The latest...
View ArticleMud could have caused fatal collision involving three-wheeled kit car
An inquest today heard it is likely mud on the road contributed to collision which killed John Spurling, 58, on a single-track road near Newton Tracey. Mud in the road could have caused a collision...
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