Local leaders and residents met with the Police and Crime Commissioner in Bideford to discuss community safety priorities. Credit: Torridge District Council
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Local leaders and residents met with the Police and Crime Commissioner in Bideford to discuss community safety priorities. Credit: Torridge District Council
Strong winds bring in big waves at Westward Ho! on Saturday: Credit: Graham Hobbs
Three generations of the Willmer family from Barnstaple, including grandmother Rosemary (right) and grandson Max, 9, who are being supported by the North Devon Hospice. Credit: North Devon Hospice
Barum man of the match Jake Murphy
(L-R) Alfie Coker and Alice Bukauskiene of Devonshire Homes with competition winners Lili and Madi, and Ilfracombe CofE Junior School Head Teacher Jody Le Bredonchel. Credit: Devonshire Homes
Store manager Alison Shapland and her team at the opening of the new Bickington Road store
Pollyfield, Elms Meadow, Westcotts Drive and Northgate play areas are set for upgrades this spring. Image courtesy of Torridge District Council.
A new Stagecoach zero-emission electric bus, part of a £29.3 million investment to modernise Devon’s public transport network. Photo: Stagecoach
Modern-day 'Yompers': The eleven Royal Marine veterans navigate the 14-mile route from Chulmleigh to Torrington in heavy rain, mirroring the path taken by Cromwell’s New Model Army in 1646.
The RND Kyocera Cup winners
Tavistock recover from two-goal deficit against Bideford (Image- JT)
The person centred approach will help customers who may face additional challenges, in the event of a fire
The Ilfracombe Academy building in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Local artist and theatre maker Sarah Lee-Pettifer, aka Mrs Animation, is bringing her new comedy musical GAY to the Barnstaple Fringe Festival this June
Bideford College Principal Dr Claire Ankers with Sixth Form students celebrating their A Level success Credit: Bideford College
Motorist caught driving one-handed while holding a dog on the A361. Image courtesy of Devon and Cornwall Road Safety Team
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Store manager Alison Shapland and her team at the opening of the new Bickington Road store
Strong winds bring in big waves at Westward Ho! on Saturday: Credit: Graham Hobbs
Aerial view of the A382 near Newton Abbot (Image courtesy: Devon County Council)
Barum man of the match Jake Murphy
A water feature proposed for the new Goodrington crazy golf (Image courtesy: Crazy Golf Course Goodrington/Torbay Council)
Local leaders and residents met with the Police and Crime Commissioner in Bideford to discuss community safety priorities. Credit: Torridge District Council
Strong winds bring in big waves at Westward Ho! on Saturday: Credit: Graham Hobbs
Three generations of the Willmer family from Barnstaple, including grandmother Rosemary (right) and grandson Max, 9, who are being supported by the North Devon Hospice. Credit: North Devon Hospice
The arrival of the last rower, sixty-seven year-old Alan Fortuin from the UK
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Exeter Chiefs captain Ethan Roots. Pic from PPAUK
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Dave Ellis collecting his award. Pic from Paul Morris Motorsport Photography
North Devon Ladies 2nds
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Barnstaple Pilton cricketers in front of the Bowden Pavillion
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Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter. Pic from PPAUK
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Local leaders and residents met with the Police and Crime Commissioner in Bideford to discuss community safety priorities. Credit: Torridge District Council
Strong winds bring in big waves at Westward Ho! on Saturday: Credit: Graham Hobbs
Three generations of the Willmer family from Barnstaple, including grandmother Rosemary (right) and grandson Max, 9, who are being supported by the North Devon Hospice. Credit: North Devon Hospice
Barum man of the match Jake Murphy
(L-R) Alfie Coker and Alice Bukauskiene of Devonshire Homes with competition winners Lili and Madi, and Ilfracombe CofE Junior School Head Teacher Jody Le Bredonchel. Credit: Devonshire Homes
Matt Freeman as Hebe in Oh Zeus! Picture: Matt Crockett/Rebecca Pitt
Devon comedy favourites Le Navet Bete bring Oh Zeus! UK tour to Barnstaple
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Why not join one of the two or one-hour walks around Northam Burrows, Appledore and Westward Ho! in the coming weeks? Credit: TDC
Scenes from the previous historic trial recreated at Barnstaple Guildhall by the same team – False Witness.
You can join Kerry Ellis in Barnstaple this September as she runs through her favourite rock anthems.
Violinist Tim Herniman will feature as part of the John Walter Quartet at North Devon Jazz Club this January. Image: submitted
A new book-themed bar in Bideford called Tipsy Books is inviting readers to enjoy wine, cheese and a good book.
Halwill Junction. Image courtesy: Google Street View
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Traders celebrate as they hold the Britain’s Favourite Market 2026 trophy. Credit: South Molton Pannier Market.
The cargo ship Baltic Sun at Appledore’s Newquay dock. Credit: Torridge District Council
Westleigh Parish Council meeting, Feb 2026 (photo by Sharon Goble)
Volunteers collecting Christmas trees for CHSW
A Royal Air Force Puma HC2 helicopter lands at RAF Honington. Photo: Cpl Babbs Robinson / Ministry of Defence, via Defence Imagery (OGL 1.0).
