Hard-hitting Mannequin Challenge filmed to launch rural North...
North Devon police and fighterfighters have filmed a Mannequin Challenge at Barnstaple Fire Station to promote a rural Christmas drink driving campaign being launched this week. Police and fire crews...
View ArticleBarnstaple's new Poundworld store opens next week
The doors of the Boutport Street store open at 10am and there will be free goody bags for the first 100 customers on opening morning. On the Saturday there will be free face painting at the store plus...
View ArticleRecord Christmas shoebox appeal by Christ Church in Barnstaple
With just a fraction of the Christchurch shoebox appeal are co-ordinator Sylvia Jones, Reverend Don Macalister and June Redfern of International Aid. Volunteers and generous donors at Christ Church in...
View ArticleJudge congratulates North Devon shoplifter who turned life... 1
Emma Scott was given a final chance to stay out of prison in June because she had just started on a drug rehabilitation course and told a judge "I don't want to be like this any more." Emma Scott was...
View ArticleNew Barnstaple Museum plans now on display
An exhibition is underway plus a planning application and Heritage Lottery bid has been submitted for new 1.8m extension plans at the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon With the model for the new...
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A MUM whose sons have multiple complex health needs said she fears they "will not survive" if proposed changes to North Devon's hospital services are realised. Barnstaple mum Anne-Marie Wiles is...
View ArticleLarge haul of knives collected during Barnstaple police amnesty
Illegal lock knives, kukris, swords and even an umbrella sword as used by The Penguin are among those collected by Devon and Cornwall Police during a recent knife amnesty The appeal had sought to crack...
View ArticlePilton Community College told to improve by Ofsted
Barnstaple secondary school is doing the best it can for each student but college does not rank highly enough in Government league tables Ofsted found pupils were not making consistently strong...
View ArticleHave your say on the future of the Tarka Line
Appeal to complete a survey on future developments of the Barnstaple to Exeter Tarka Line, which has seen the number of rail users more than double in the past 10 years Residents are being encouraged...
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Richard Brettle had been exchanging mobile phone messages with other dealers just minutes before he lost control of his BMW on a bend and spun sideways into an oncoming car. Brettle was jailed for a...
View ArticleNew Deichmann shoe store opens in Barnstaple
Deichmann shoes store manager Andrew Stanley with staff cutting the ribbon at the new Deichmann store in Green Lanes, Barnstaple. Picture: Deichmann The shoe retailer giant has created eight permanent...
View ArticleLate night shopping returns to Barnstaple as part of packed Christmas schedule
The late night shopping is just part of the wealth of activities and events taking part in the town in the run up to December 25. The shopping means the High Street, Joy Street and Green Lane will be...
View ArticleCrowd queues for the opening of Barnstaple Poundworld
It was a cold morning, but at least 100 turned up for the opening of the new Poundworld in Boutport Street Barnstaple mayor Julie Hunt cuts the ribbon at the opening of the new Poundworld store in...
View ArticleIn The Dock: 17 people from Bournemouth who have appeared in court
JORDAN PAUL PHELAN aged 27 of Clifford Road, Bournemouth, admits to driving a motor vehicle at Barnstaple, Devon, on 4/8/15 when he was using a hand-held mobile phone. Fined A 145.
View ArticleGive a Gift to North Devon foodbanks this Christmas
North Devon Gazette staff and Northern Devon Foodbamk volunteers launch this year's Give a Christmas Gift appeal outside the Gazette offices in Old Station Road, Barnstaple. You can donate items for...
View ArticleBarnstaple Oliver Tithecott man denies stalking ex-partner 1
Oliver Tithecott, 36, of Goodleigh, Barnstaple, pleaded not guilty to a total of six charges when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court. He is accused of breaching a restraining order by visiting the woman...
View ArticleBishop praises 'brilliant' Freedom Centre in Barnstaple
Bishop of Crediton, The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally with Rebecca and Nigel Harris at the Freedom Centre in Barnstaple. Picture: Tony Gussin Bishop of Crediton, The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally with Rebecca Harris...
View ArticleNorth Devon man reunited with 62-year-old tractor thanks to children's book
The tractor, which still works today, was first bought in 1954 and is the inspiration behind a series of children's books. A children's book has helped reunited a Parracombe man with his tractor more...
View ArticlePICTURES: Babies born in North Devon
Ava Marie Bourne was born on November 27, weighing 6lb 5.5oz, to mum Georgia Rush and dad Blake Bourne from Barnstaple. Paisley Jayne Wright was born on November 27, weighing 7lb 15oz, to mum Elyshea...
View ArticleMan denies stalking his ex and repeatedly going to her home 1
Oliver Tithecott, aged 36, of Goodleigh, Barnstaple, pleaded not guilty to a total of six charges when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court. He is accused of breaching a restraining order by visiting the...
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