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A THIEF who claimed he was under duress to steal from two North Devon shops to pay off drug debt has appeared in court. He pleaded guilty to two counts of shoplifting.
View ArticleManning's Pit by Peter Squires shows what the bridge looked like in 1980
A SECOND exhibition dedicated to Manning's Pit takes place this weekend, showcasing work dedicated to the much-loved fields in Pilton. The Friends Of Manning's Pit, a group set up to save the fields...
View ArticleThis is what the St Anne's spring programme looks like
ST Anne's Arts & Community Centre in Barnstaple has been completely refurbished, ready to offer a packed season of exciting community activities. From musicians to craft workshops, educational...
View ArticleWork starts on new A 2.7m Barnstaple A39 pedestrian and cycle bridge
Preparatory work is already under way on the A 2.7million 'Roundswell Phase 2 scheme', which will provide pedestrian and cycle access to new employment sites south of the A39. Further highway...
View ArticleWork on new Barnstaple hospital roundabout to start next month
The current signal-controlled junction on North Road, which also serves Westaway Plain, is being converted into a roundabout in order to increase capacity and tackle congestion. The A 1.1 million...
View ArticleThree major Barnstaple traffic schemes set to start within weeks
Improvements to the Portmore roundabout, a new hospital roundabout and bridge over the A39 at Roundswell will reduce congestion and unlock development opportunities The scheme will also provide a new...
View ArticleEnglish Touring Theatre Announces Richard Twyman's Inaugural Season As...
Richard Twyman today announces his inaugural season as Artistic Director of English Touring Theatre which includes a series of first-time collaborations with theatres, theatre companies and artists. In...
View ArticleCharity Spiderman vanishes from Prixford home
The life-sized manikin sat on a bench outside a house on the 'middle road' between Ilfracombe and Barnstaple has become a familiar sight to hundreds of local motorists. People were invited to pose for...
View ArticleMarland School hailed as good by inspectors
A North Devon special school has been rated as 'good' across the board at its two centres in Torrington and Barnstaple. Marland School, which has a residential school at Peters Marland and a day school...
View ArticleUpgrades to Barnstaple's Wetherspoon pubs move forward
Both The Panniers and The Water Gate are set to be developed, with the chain 'still keen' to go ahead with plans Acoustic works are being carried out at the Water Gate as part of preliminary work to...
View ArticleSurvey on plans to close Bideford stroke unit and move everything to Barnstaple
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust has launched an online survey to find out what people think of the plans to merge stroke services at North Devon District Hospital . The survey finishes at the end...
View ArticleBraunton police to stay in the village
Braunton Police Station has been bought by Braunton Parish Council in a deal to keep a police presence in the village Last year the council said the police would use part of the building at the Caen...
View ArticleHundreds of pounds to be spent by Councillor John Mathews... 1
A Barnstaple councillor is spending hundreds of pounds out of his locality budget to repair bus shelters after vandals broke glass and removed the seating. Councillor John Mathews received reports of...
View ArticleWill you join this Barnstaple march on Saturday against... 1
Everyone is welcome to join a North Devon march on the first day of Donald Trump's presidency to stand together against "hate and prejudice". The organisers of the Barnstaple march gained inspiration...
View ArticleFour North Devon projects awarded Big Lottery funding
Samaritans in Barnstaple have been awarded A 9,512 to provide outreach work for vulnerable people who are at risk of self-harm or suicide. The ProActive project will enable the charity to make targeted...
View ArticleChristmas lights at Barnstaple home raise hundreds of pounds for animal...
Kevin Carlyle, partner Laena Kidd and daughter summer present the money raised to Diana Lewis of North Devon Animal Ambulance. Picture: Andy Keeble The impressive Christmas lights display at Kingfisher...
View ArticleBarnstaple Fair could return to former site amid Seven Brethren development
Barnstaple Town Council is set to meet with North Devon Council, who own much of the land needed for the fair, in the near future. Barnstaple Fair could return to its former site in the centre of town...
View ArticleBarnstaple scrap yard worker Philip Weeks denies abusing... 1
A former scrap metal worker has told a jury that he has no sexual interest in children and had not assaulted two different young girls. Philip Weeks said there was no truth in the allegation that he...
View ArticleBusinesses rally round Barnstaple food bank after break-in
The Barnstaple branch of Northern Devon Foodbank has had new security fixtures donated and fitted after a Christmas break-in Businesses in Barnstaple have helped the town's food bank bolster their...
View ArticleMan wrongly accused of being a paedophile wins five-figure payout
A North Devon solicitors firm has recovered five-figure damages for a client who was wrongly accused of being a paedophile. The man referred to only as Michael - which is not his real name - was in the...
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