The coastguard search and rescue helicopter hovers over the River Taw in the centre of Barnstaple. Credit: Simon Ellery
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The coastguard search and rescue helicopter hovers over the River Taw in the centre of Barnstaple. Credit: Simon Ellery
Winner of the 12–17 age group in the Devon CPRE Best Young Landscape Artist Competition, Poppy Fellows with her painting of Hartland’s coast.
Emergency services at the scene of an incident at Long Bridge in Barnstaple. Photo: Simon Ellery
The Anchor Herd of Exmoor ponies walking along a lane during their annual gathering. Photo credit: Sarah Hailstone
Devon’s district councils have unveiled a joint proposal to reshape local government, creating two new unitary authorities under the 4-5-1 model. Credit: Torridge District Council
Overnight closures on the A361 North Devon Link Road near South Molton. Credit: Devon Alert
The Chichester Arms in Bishop’s Tawton. Credit: Viral PR
Affinity Outlet in Bideford hosted Families in Grief’s ‘Say Their Name’ exhibition featuring artwork by bereaved young people. (Image: Families in Grief)
Mayor of Barnstaple, Councillor Janet Coates, with staff, pupils and supporters at Pilton Community College after the opening of the new educational facility. Credit: Barnstaple Town Council
Chloe Aston, pictured here in Hastings, was overwhelmed by the huge support from back home in North Devon after her dad’s van was stolen with all their belongings. Credit: Chloe Aston
Portland Street in Ilfracombe could see parking fees rise by 50% unless the decision is overturned. Credit: Google Street View
Penguin Sports Foundation trustees celebrate receiving a £20,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund. Credit: P
Devon County Council gritting lorries are powered by hydro-treated vegetable oil. Credit: Devon County Council
Galia Grainger aka the ‘Slim Reaper’ of television weight loss shows, is selling her former diet retreat the Merlin Court Hotel in Ilfracombe. Credit: Galia Grainger
The long standing no right turn restriction at the Square in Barnstaple is one of three areas in the town to get traffic enforcement cameras. Credit: DCC/Google
The victim was found outside Barum Takeaway in Queen Street, Barnstaple, after being assaulted by a group. Credit: Google Street View
Human remains were washed up at Westward Ho! beach on May 22. Credit: Graham Hobbs
Families taking part in a rockpooling session at Westward Ho! during a previous Northam Burrows event. Photo: Torridge District Council
Bideford College students enjoyed time outside while the school band performed on World Mental Health Day. Credit: Bideford College
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Winner of the 12–17 age group in the Devon CPRE Best Young Landscape Artist Competition, Poppy Fellows with her painting of Hartland’s coast.
The coastguard search and rescue helicopter hovers over the River Taw in the centre of Barnstaple. Credit: Simon Ellery
The coastguard search and rescue helicopter hovers over the River Taw in the centre of Barnstaple. Credit: Simon Ellery
Winner of the 12–17 age group in the Devon CPRE Best Young Landscape Artist Competition, Poppy Fellows with her painting of Hartland’s coast.
Emergency services at the scene of an incident at Long Bridge in Barnstaple. Photo: Simon Ellery
The Anchor Herd of Exmoor ponies walking along a lane during their annual gathering. Photo credit: Sarah Hailstone
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The coastguard search and rescue helicopter hovers over the River Taw in the centre of Barnstaple. Credit: Simon Ellery
Winner of the 12–17 age group in the Devon CPRE Best Young Landscape Artist Competition, Poppy Fellows with her painting of Hartland’s coast.
Emergency services at the scene of an incident at Long Bridge in Barnstaple. Photo: Simon Ellery
The Anchor Herd of Exmoor ponies walking along a lane during their annual gathering. Photo credit: Sarah Hailstone
Devon’s district councils have unveiled a joint proposal to reshape local government, creating two new unitary authorities under the 4-5-1 model. Credit: Torridge District Council
Overnight closures on the A361 North Devon Link Road near South Molton. Credit: Devon Alert
The Big Sheep has a host of Halloween events in and around October half term. Credit: The Big Sheep
The annual Barnstaple Round Table Fireworks return to Barnstaple Rugby Club on Sunday, November 2.
Sham Fest organiser and beer judge Huw Thomas gets into practice for judging the 21 real ales on offer next weekend.
Get ready for pumpkin carving and plenty of spooky fun at Yeo Valley Woodland in Barnstaple on Sunday, October 26. Credit: NDC
Frightfully good fu-un awaits younger children and families at The Big Sheep with a busy programme of All Hallows Eve events. Credit: The Big Sheep
Dawn Brookes-Ensor with some of the artwork that forms a part of her exhibition at Art@The Strand in Barnstaple, A Tamoxifen Diary. Credit: Simon Ellery
The first Bideford Jigsaw Festival & Puzzle Making Competition was held at the Pannier Market Hal, with pairs winners Jordan and Bridget Holroyd pictured.
The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington would attract more visitors if there was a late night weekend bus service, it has been claimed. Credit: Roger A Smith
Bring your broken items for mending to a Repair Day at Barnstaple Library this Saturday (October 18). Credit: Recycle Devon
The Northern Devon Innovates exhibition will showcase work by various South West companies, including Ecotribo, which makes plant pots and other products from recycled ocean plastics. Credit: Ecotribo
Jordan Foster will appear again at Exeter Crown Court in November. Credit: Neil Owen
Cyclists will soon be allowed to cycle through Victoria Park in Bideford. Credit: Lewis Clarke
The opening of the new South Molton Community Primary School library with some of the pupils and teacher Emily Gladman, PTA chair Kirsty Penno and parent artist Tabbi Lang. Credit: Viral PR
The Burton at Bideford has received more than £160,000 from the Museum Renewal Fund distributed by Arts Council England.
