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Barnstaple

Barnstaple is the main town of North Devon, and possibly the oldest borough in the United Kingdom. It is a former river port, located at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw, flowing into the Bristol Channel

Devon college principal hits back at closure fears
Tiverton
Petroc College’s principal paints a picture of a vibrant institution adapting to the changing needs of its students and the local economy
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Dancing Feet Academy’s triumphant return with ‘Première’ amid rising theatre costs
Barnstaple
Join Dancing Feet Academy’s most ambitious show ‘Première’ this July, as they overcome tripled theatre costs to bring over 250 dancers to the Queen’s Theatre stage - support their dream and make the magic happen
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Man 'assaulted and robbed' by three people in attack in Devon town
Barnstaple
Police officers are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed the attack, behind B&M
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Huge blow as £24million Devon town transformation bid fails
Ilfracombe
Despite the stark realities of poverty and deprivation in Ilfracombe, North Devon Council’s ambitious bid for a £24M transformation fund falls flat
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Devon hotelier's ambitious bid to save family business
Torridge District Council
Plans to blend heritage and comfort for an unforgettable getaway
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Expanding energy advice services for fuel-poor households
North Devon District Council
Discover how North Devon is turning up the heat on fuel poverty, delivering home energy advice that could save residents thousands and make a real difference in their lives
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Devon funeral notices: Emotional tribute to beloved Exeter mum who died age 41
Funeral Notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Trendy Devon hotel and beautiful garden up for auction
North Devon
The seven-bedroom property lies in an attractive woodland setting
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Live: Woman taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash sends vehicle 'into ditch'
Barnstaple
Long delays have been reported near Barnstaple
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Barnstaple Lion’s Club roars with success at Easter craft fair in revamped Pannier Market
Barnstaple
Experience the charm of local artisans at the Barnstaple Lion’s Club’s successful Easter Craft Fair in the newly refurbished Pannier Market - a celebration of community spirit and craftsmanship
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Torquay United face difficult decision over going part-time
Torquay United FC
Whoever gets the nod to take on the ownership of Torquay United, they are going to have to make some pretty difficult decisions about the future of the club – and clearly, the biggest one of them all is whether Torquay will become part-time or not.
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Millions to be spent on new Devon buses and A361 revamp
North Devon
Discover how a multi-million pound investment is set to transform public transport with zero-emission buses and major road safety improvements
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Frustrated Devon midwife quits NHS after being left 'burnt out'
NHS
Clair Medhurst has become the only independent midwife in North Devon after leaving the NHS in a 'burnt out' and anxious state
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Live: North Devon road with long delays ahead of rush hour
Barnstaple
The A361 has been blocked in both directions, according to reports
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Devon residents told to 'act now' ahead of gale force winds and spring tide
Weather
The Met Office has warned of 'danger to life' ahead of anticipated 75mph winds and huge sea waves
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Exeter man seriously injured after bus crash near Vue Cinema
Exeter
The pedestrian, a man in 30s from Exeter, sustained serious leg injuries and was taken to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
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Children chased, attacked and robbed in Barnstaple
Barnstaple
The offender demanded money from one child before striking him and stealing a sports drink from him
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Nasty and bullying Devon partners every woman should know about
Courts
Controlling, cruel, menacing, angry and violent men have been sentenced at Exeter Crown Court
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'Weekend lad' set to enhance Devon garden centre
Barnstaple
St John’s Garden Centre in Barnstaple has changed hands, with former employees Jason Mellet and Mark Toon now at the helm
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Devon funeral notices: Torquay man, 43, dies after 'truly amazing life'
Funeral Notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Former Devon salon left abandoned with urgent works required
Barnstaple
Many leftover fixtures and fittings have been left behind
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Dog rescued from burning North Devon home
Appledore
Firefighters rushed to the fire on Monday evening, tackling the flames and rescuing a dog overnight
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New Devon rail link could radically transform deprived town
North Devon
Discover how the Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance’s ambitious project to reconnect Bideford to Barnstaple
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Devon funeral notices to 72 loved ones who have died
People
Touching messages have been placed into the funeral notices section
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