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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 court list: Posh M&S thief and window smasher sentenced
Courts
The criminals appearing at the magistrates court in Exeter, Barnstaple and Newton Abbot
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Hugely popular Devon trail gets vital upgrade
Discover Devon
Discover the newly upgraded Tarka Trail – where Devon’s scenic routes just got safer and more serene for your next adventure
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Barnstaple Station blooms with silver at National Community Rail Awards
Barnstaple
Celebrating the power of community spirit, Barnstaple Station shines at the National Community Rail Awards, marking another milestone in our journey towards a more sustainable future
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Major Stagecoach investment to give Devon better buses
Transport
Stagecoach will be investing £15 million into the project in Exeter, North Devon and Torridge
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Fremington Manor champions respect and care
North Devon
Fremington Manor is redefining care with compassion, celebrating Dignity Action Day with heartwarming activities and a pledge to honor every resident’s individuality
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Devastated Devon campaigners shout "shame on you" after closure decision
North Devon
Devon’s decision to shut down vital mental health services sparked community outrage and fears for the future
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Dog killer burglar has sentenced adjourned
Barnstaple
Alexandru Balea appeared at Exeter Crown Court on Monday
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Age Concern's plans for North Devon day centre
Barnstaple
Age Concern’s innovative day centre will transform a vacant building into a bustling hub for the elderly, fostering community spirit and independence in North Devon
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Brynsworthy Centre’s green makeover to accelerate sustainability
Barnstaple
North Devon’s Brynsworthy Environment Centre is transforming recycling with faster processing, safer facilities, and a greener footprint
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Megan-Dee Woods punches her way to gold medal in major competition
Barnstaple
A talented young boxer from Barnstaple is celebrating winning a gold medal at a major competition.
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D-Day hero who drove Hermann Goering's car marks milestone birthday
Barnstaple
From the battlefields of WWII to a century of life, a true hero turns 100 with a simple Yorkshire tea
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Working alongside our customers to protect our beautiful region
Environment
'Our customers are passionate that we invest in ensuring we have secure, resilient water supplies'
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Devon’s lost and forgotten railways remembered
Nostalgia
One landowner was so against the railway he paid people to dig it back up
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Teen tennis titan Eric Lorimer conquers Europe’s courts
Barnstaple
Eric Lorimer is smashing records and acing his way to the top of Britain’s under-14 tennis scene
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Devon traders say high street has been 'left to fall to pieces'
Barnstaple
Traders and locals say their town centre needs the council and police's attention to bring back a sense of pride
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Devon police respond to residents' number one complaint
Crime
The crackdown is focussing on the issues that bother people the most
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New Devon car park will be home to annual fair
Barnstaple
There will be 340 spaces
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Tragic Devon road set for £5M upgrade
Traffic & Travel
The £5M upgrade aims to save lives
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Major new development set to give Devon £10million boost
Barnstaple
Onyx Business Parks intends to buy land in North Devon to develop units and create jobs
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Motorcyclist suffers life-changing injuries in van crash near Barnstaple
Barnstaple
The crash took place on the A361 at Ashford yesterday afternoon (March 17)
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Devon shop to close as it slams 'embarrassing' high street
Barnstaple
Profoundly Alice's Stacey Cane says businesses in the town are 'irate' about the situation
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Devon funeral notices: Tributes to former Torquay doorman and rugby legend
Funeral Notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Devon courts: Exeter train station sex assault among new cases
Courts
The latest cases from the courts in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple
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North Devon flourishes as 24,000 trees root community spirit and climate hope
Barnstaple
Discover how North Devon’s Yeo Valley Woodland grew by 37 acres and 24,000 trees, thanks to a heartwarming alliance of council, children, and community, breathing new life into our fight against climate change
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