North Devon Journal - June 05, 2025

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June 05, 2025

Flower meadow has powerful message

A STRIKING meadow of more than 1,800 hand made flowers has been capturing attention with its poignant message and vibrant display.

1 min

Time running out to save hotel for community plan

THE team behind a project to bring The Globe Hotel in Torrington back to life is urging local people not to delay in buying a share in the building which will secure its future.

2 mins

Memorial service at cathedral for CHSW founder

A MEMORIAL service to celebrate the life and work of Eddie Farwell, co-founder and retiring CEO of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), will take place at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday, June 17.

1 min

Objectors question council’s ‘lapse of reason’ with Pink Floyd homage

CAMPAIGNERS fighting proposed cable route plans for an off shore wind farm recreated an iconic album cover in their latest demonstration to voice opposition to the proposal.

1 min

Preparations under way as town urged to get involved

ORGANISERS of the Barnstaple Carnival are calling on the community to get involved as preparations begin for this year’s event, following its successful revival in 2024.

1 min

Promise farmers, rural communities will be heard with new county role

INNOVATION will be key to attracting government funding to help rural communities in Devon, according to the holder of a newly created role on Devon County Council’s cabinet.

2 mins

'Bad parking' is criticised by fire crew at blaze

FIREFIGHTERS have appealed to the public to park considerately after they were delayed in getting to a serious barn blaze due to badly parked vehicles.

2 mins

Successful continental market sets up second date

BIDEFORD'S historic quay transformed into a vibrant hub of global cuisine and artisan crafts during a four-day continental food market.

1 min

Man, 62, died from 'hidden' blood clot two weeks after feeling unwell

A FIT and healthy man who complained of feeling ill after swimming died less than two weeks later at home in North Devon, an inquest has heard.

2 mins

MPs raise dental issues

DEVON'S Liberal Democratic MPs have called for crucial improvements in the county's NHS dentistry services.

1 min

Opposition queries political make-up of council cabinet

DEVON County Council's new chair has been appointed in a vote that saw most of the biggest opposition party abstain.

2 mins

Photo competition helps mark 25 years of lakes trust

PEOPLE are being encouraged to enter a photography competition celebrating the region’s lakes.

1 min

Night buses return for the summer and will run for the rest of the year

NIGHT buses will continue to be available in areas across Devon on Saturday nights until the end of the year.

2 mins

Food imports sub standards

AS we know UK farmers and our food industry have taken a huge hit from the post-Brexit Tory Party choice of ‘Base Farm payments’ abolition.

1 min

Gold rush on our coastlines

FOLLOWING on from the recent appalling decision by North Devon Council planning committee to approve the White Cross onshore cable route application, I’m writing to express my dismay, anger and frustration at this result.

2 mins

TV and broadcasting stars line up for book festival

>>> Among names lined up for Appledore Book Festival are from clockwise top left Larry Lamb, Alexander Armstrong, Fern Britton, Helen Lederer and Martin Clunes

2 mins

Displays to wow on water and land

Highlights include the arrival of the paddle steamer Waverley and a gravity-defying display by flyboarder James Prestwood

1 min

Familiar faces of pub trade pledge venue new lease of life

THE White Lion pub in Braunton has new tenants after its previous owners bid farewell.

1 min

Tourist attraction back in action after restoration following storm damage

A FAMILY favourite tourist attraction in North Devon is back in action after being ravaged by a storm more than five months ago.

2 mins

Corporate insolvencies are at their highest since last July

THE regional chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 has responded to the latest data on insolvencies in England and Wales.

1 min

What happens when the dollar's not in the middle?

FOR most of our lifetimes global trade has worked like this: if you were selling oil in Brazil or importing fertiliser in India then you priced it in dollars.

3 mins

New indoor pool for dogs opens to set tails wagging

A NEW indoor dog swimming pool has opened, and it's already bringing owners to tears.

2 mins

Police appeal after masked knifeman threatens worker

A MASKED knife-wielding man stole four bottles of vodka from a store in Barnstaple before fleeing the scene.

1 min

Real officer Dibble among event guests

A FORMER police superintendent whose name famously inspired the beloved cartoon character Officer Dibble is preparing to take a trip down memory lane at a school reunion in North Devon.

1 min

Chronicle of school’s history helps rekindle memories at reunion date

AGAINST expectations, the annual reunion of former students from Barnstaple Boys’ Secondary Modern School is not only enduring but thriving, with this year’s event at the weekend expected to break attendance records.

1 min

Brewery boss used 'bounties of ample purse in elections'

Revealing the fascinating stories behind the faces that hang on Barnstaple's Guildhall walls, researcher Nigel Salsbury continues our series on past notable figures from the town

2 mins

Family farm set to bring 'field to fork' partnership to centre

A NEW farm shop is opening at a North Devon garden centre, with a promise to deliver ‘field-to-fork’ grub to shoppers.

2 mins

Bratton Fleming

BAPTIST CHURCH

4 mins

Mayor pledges to champion town for second year

THE Barnstaple community came together for this year’s mayoral ceremony at the historic pannier market.

1 min

Twinning group’s special Normandy visit

A COLOURFUL parade of dancing giants, a tour of centuries-old chateaus and a glimpse into France’s mining past were just some of the highlights for Ilfracombe visitors during their latest twinning trip to Normandy.

1 min

Colourful parade continues unique village tradition

CROWDS gathered for an annual 'grisly' folk tradition at a North Devon village.

1 min

Community thanked for efforts to mark VE day

BARNSTAPLE transformed into a vibrant living history hub as thousands gathered for a day of remembrance and celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.