Barnstaple mayor re-elected for forthcoming year
The mayor of Barnstaple has pledged to support those in need and continue to get the town looking its best for the forthcoming year. Councillor Julie Hunt was re-elected to serve as mayor for another...
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A trio of North Devon shops have undergone a A 1.3 million transformation which includes the addition of a newly built mezzanine floor. Devonlive was at the official opening of the rejuvenated store...
View ArticlePictures: Living history comes to life at Saunton D-Day
Visitors were invited to step back in time for Saunton D-Day, with a host of interactive 1940s activities going on throughout the day. There was a mock up GI camp in the dunes and a day-in-the-life...
View ArticleBarnstaple 'old boy' Ivan is thought to be oldest surviving classmate
Blacksell's 'old boy' Ivan Turner will celebrate his 90th birthday on the same day as former classmates attend the fourth full school reunion of Barnstaple Boys Secondary Modern School. Picture: Tony...
View ArticleGeneral Election 2017: have your say at Education Question Time in Barnstaple
Schools funding will be on the agenda tonight at a special Education Question Time with the North Devon General elections candidates. All are welcome to go along to Pilton Community College in...
View ArticleThese Devon pubs are giving Dad's a FREE pint on Father's... 1
Father's Day is just around the corner and in case you weren't sure about how to celebrate - here is something your dad is guaranteed to love. Five pubs in Devon are giving away a free pint of ale to...
View ArticleTravel: Lights out at Barnhenge and tree blocking Torrington road
The lights are out at 'Barnhenge' in Barnstaple this morning and a tree is blocking the road to Torrington after strong winds last night. Latest travel updates here.
View ArticleConservative MP vows to chain himself to hospital railings... 2
A Conservative Devon MP has vowed to chain himself to the railings of his local hospital and quit his party if its A&E department is closed down. North Devon District Hospital's A&E, maternity...
View ArticleRecord profits for independent housebuilder
The independent housebuilder behind Bideford's Grenville Place development, Newland Homes, has announced record figures for last financial year, achieving a turnover of A 50 million, with profits...
View ArticleIlfracombe couple's tragic loss will help other parents make precious memories
Steph, Daryl, Marley and Leo Smith with Martin Fumagall and the Cuddle Cot at Co-op Funeralcare in Barnstaple. Picture: Tony Gussin Steph and Daryl Smith from Ilfracombe have raised money to buy a...
View ArticleBarnstaple man died of heroin overdose while being treated for addiction
A 36-year-old Barnstaple man died in his flat as a result of drug abuse, an inquest has heard. Lee Malcolm Allen was found in his flat in Bear Street on November 19 of last year by his landlord and a...
View ArticleDetailed proposals released for North Devon Link Road improvement
Up to 50 per cent of the North Devon Link Road between Bideford and South Molton could see the introduction of overtaking lanes under Devon County Council proposals. Picture: Tony Gussin Up to half of...
View ArticleHead down to Barnstaple's Picnic in the Park this Sunday
The free annual Barnstaple Lions Club event returns to Rock Park from 11am-4pm and there will be something to keep the whole family entertained. There will be live music and entertainment throughout...
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A staff document posted on social media reveal possible ward and bed changes at Barnstaple's North Devon District Hospital. Devon Live was alerted to the staff document entitled Staff Express, ward...
View ArticleAll aboard the property ladder
All aboard the property ladder! Train enthusiasts may get steamed up over the chance to buy a station house alongside a working railway line for A 200,000 It could be converted into quirky home, a...
View ArticleFears the latest North Devon and Torridge Local Plan could lead to...
The end could be in sight for the long-running saga of the Local Plan - but at the cost of some fairly major modifications. The North Devon and Torridge Local Plan can at long last demonstrate a 'five...
View ArticleSlide stolen from Barnstaple play area
The slide at East Park Road play area in Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple was unbolted and taken sometime overnight on Sunday, June 4. North Devon Council, which owns the play area at East Park Road, Whiddon...
View ArticleVote for your favourite North Devon business in the Muddy Stilettos Awards
North Devon has 39 entries in this year's Muddy Stilettos Awards, with Ilfracombe and Bideford responsible for 18 of them The competition for a coveted 'Muddy Award' hosted by the online lifestyle blog...
View ArticleHere's how Devon will remember murdered MP Jo Cox a "... 1
The anniversary of the death of a murdered MP is set to be acknowledged this weekend by United Against Hate events, and here's how you can get involved. Events are taking place all across the country...
View ArticleCouncil refuse to budge over plans for new homes in Braunton
The development from Chichester Homes came back before North Devon Council's planning committee today as a fresh application. On this occasion, committee members at Barnstaple Rugby Club again moved to...
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