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May 01, 2025

£10k raised in fight to stop White Cross cable project

OPPONENTS of an onshore cable route for a floating windfarm off North Devon are preparing for a key planning meeting next week after raising £10,000 to mount a legal challenge.

2 mins

Topless runner's journey goes global with book release and capital dates

LOUISE Butcher doesn't run for medals or attention. She runs topless to challenge the shame that too many women carry in silence after breast cancer.

4 mins

Police appeal over masked men

POLICE are investigating after two men were seen acting suspiciously in a North Devon town.

1 min

Sir Ed says he is 'genuinely shocked' by current state of hospital

IBERAL Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey believes North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) has one of the strongest cases for investment in the country, given its remoteness.

2 mins

Farmers warned to be 'on alert' as masked gang targets rural areas

POLICE have been called to investigate a thefts blitz at farms in North Devon overnight.

1 min

Class of '76 set to celebrate reunion and retirement

ALMOST 300 former pupils who left Pilton School in the summer of 1976 are being sought by organisers planning a 50-year reunion to celebrate the milestone - and, for many, mark the beginning of retirement.

1 min

'Perfect storm' puts 25 Dogs Trust jobs at risk at North Devon centre

DOGS Trust Ilfracombe could be transformed into a dedicated fostering hub under new proposals announced by the UK's largest dog welfare charity - a move that would place 25 jobs at risk of redundancy.

2 mins

Library gathers regional award and bids for UK title

BRAUNTON Library has been crowned South West England’s Library of the Year in The British Book Awards 2025.

1 min

CCTV bid by solar farm firm aims to reduce vandalism and theft on site

The 56 pole-mounted CCTV cameras around the 34-acre perimeter will be coated green to minimise visual effect

2 mins

TV presenter gets crafty at show

TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp will be getting hands-on with crafters at the Devon County Show.

1 min

Why stalking seen as 'murder in slow motion' for victims

THE terrifying and long-lasting impact stalking has on victims' lives - described as psychological terrorism - has been shared by a Devon survivor in support of National Stalking Awareness Week.

2 mins

Springtime and beauty of Torridge among wonders of bestselling author's new work

AFTER going to the GP with what he thought was indigestion last year, bestselling children's author Sir Michael Morpurgo found himself undergoing a triple heart bypass and an enforced break from writing.

5 mins

Upsetting child poverty figures

AS many as three out of every seven children are living in poverty in Devon's most deprived neighbourhoods.

1 min

Library not just place for a good book

YOU might pop in for a paperback, but Devon's libraries are shelving the stereotypes with a host of surprising services - from seed swaps to scrabble sessions.

1 min

Call for action to help struggling South West tourism industry

LIB Dem leader Ed Davey has taken his fight for South West tourism to new heights by climbing aboard a rollercoaster at a theme park to demand urgent government action on tax hikes and spiralling costs.

2 mins

Domestic abuse suspects arrested in day of action

DEVON and Cornwall Police arrested 65 people on suspicion of domestic abuse offences during a dedicated day of action.

2 mins

Artist's life and legacy is showcased

HISTORY buffs and curious creatives alike are in for a treat as the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon launches a packed programme of exhibitions, family events and photography accolades.

1 min

Folk greats team up with Salt Path author for music and prose project

Saltlines, a project by Gigspanner Big Band and author Raynor Winn, comes to The Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington

2 mins

Iconic ice cream truck features on medal for runners keepsake

RUNNERS in this year's Bideford 10k will be going the extra mile for more than just glory with a new medal shaped like the town's favourite ice cream van and the chance to qualify for national honours.

1 min

Followers grow as sweet empire helps family business mark 11 years of success

BEGINNING in a small town in North Devon to running 16 stores around the South West, SoSweet has boomed into action as it hits 11 years of sweet-selling success.

1 min

The geopolitical battle over currency control

N the fifth of a series on the reduction of dollar power (and inevitable value of the dollar) and the impact that will inevitably have on your finances, I wanted to cover how the dollar has been weaponised and used as a geopolitical tool of compliance, punishment and hierarchy, and how that has led to governments, wealthy individuals and institutions moving away from it to protect themselves.

3 mins

Flexible working boosts staff wellbeing, report finds

SOUTH West businesses say hybrid working is boosting staff productivity and wellbeing, but many would still like employees to spend more time in the office, according to a new report.

1 min

Fantastic quality of dairy brings on bidding in spring sale

AUCTIONEERS at Kivells have reported a 'tremendous trade' and 'spirited bidding' for more than 140 dairy animals at the Spring Challenge Show and Sale.

2 mins

Couple transform derelict farm with two luxurious holiday lets

A DERELICT farm has been given a new lease of life - and a luxury twist - thanks to a couple's four-year labour of love and a dream involving trout.

2 mins

Sunny debut for market's spring celebration time

BARNSTAPLE was buzzing as North Devon SPRINGfest made a sunny debut, transforming the historic pannier market into a vibrant hub of flavours, creativity and family-friendly entertainment.

1 min

Corruption, duels and bribery claims mire a former MP

Revealing some of the history behind the faces that adorn the portraits of Barnstaple's Guildhall, researcher Nigel Salsbury continues our 2025 series on past notable figures

2 mins

Landlords mark 20 years at helm of hostelry which is a 'cornerstone of the community'

THE White Hart Hotel isn’t just a place to grab a pint, it’s a cornerstone of the community, where regulars can come in out of the cold for support and a sense of belonging.

3 mins

Crematorium hands over £12k to children's hospice

Cllr Simon Inch presenting a cheque to area fundraiser for Children's Hospice South West, Poppy Harrop, at North Devon Crematorium

1 min

BORN TO BE WILDE

OSCAR WILDE FOUND HIMSELF IN COURT 130 YEARS AGO. MARION MCMULLEN LOOKS AT THE TUMULTUOUS LIFE OF THE WRITER AND WIT

3 mins

PRICE ROQS BUT SPACE CRAMPS YOUR STYLE

SMALL people in your life? Chances are stress levels are already pretty high.

3 mins

Has your pension pot got a few missing pieces?

TRACKING DOWN LOST CONTRIBUTIONS AND DECIDING WHETHER TO COMBINE THEM COULD BE KEY TO SECURING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE.

4 mins

CALIFORNIA SCHEMING...

With vivid colours and big impact, Californian lilac is a dream in spring

2 mins

Perfectly floored

HOW CARPETS CAN WEAVE THEIR MAGIC ON YOUR HOME, BY SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

2 mins

COUNTRY SETTING

Lying in an accessible part of north Devon, near to the north / mid Devon border, with easy access to the North Devon Link Road, this productive livestock and arable farm has a spacious house, extensive buildings and yards, plus pasture and arable land.

1 min

I was fortunate to catch two bass, despite the water clarity being a problem

IT was good to get out of Ilfracombe aboard Predator 2 for a short evening session using lure fishing tactics.

2 mins

Athletic cup win was ‘great advert for second team rugby’ says coach

BARNSTAPLE Athletic completed a hat-trick of wins in the Devon Second XV Cup final by defeating Topsham 36-24 in this season’s showpiece.

2 mins

Another win: Bideford finish season in style

BIDEFORD'S late-season great form continued when they signed off their Southern League Division One South campaign with a fine 2-0 win against Westbury Town.

1 min

Barum need big second leg to defeat Brixham

BARNSTAPLE coach Winston James wants his side to remember the game plan when they square up to Brixham this Saturday in the second leg of the Papa John's Championship quarter-final.

2 mins

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