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Devon News March 4, 2025
Alliance meets to plan future of North Devon rail line
An alliance of rail groups and specialists will meet in Barnstaple on Friday, March 7, to devise a masterplan for the North Devon line, also known as the Tarka Line. The Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance’s second annual convention will focus on modernising the line and extending it to Bide North Devon Gazette | News…
Devon News February 16, 2025
Barnstaple Library to host free children’s writing workshop with acclaimed author
Aspiring writers in North Devon will have the chance to learn from award-nominated author Polly Ho-Yen as Barnstaple Library hosts a free Writing for Children workshop on Saturday, 22 February 2025, at 12.30pm. The event comes after Barnstaple Library was selected through the All Stories national co North Devon Gazette | News…
Devon News January 31, 2025
Tesco announces plans to cut 400 jobs
Tesco has announced plans to cut 400 jobs as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations. The supermarket giant stated that jobs would be affected at its bakeries, mobile phone shops, and head office in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. To continue meeting customer needs, Tesco said: “We m North Devon Gazette | News…
Devon News January 15, 2025
Sign up now open for Barnstaple 10k
Registration is now open for the Care for Kids Barnstaple 10k, which will take place on Sunday 8 June. The annual event, hosted by Care for Kids North Devon, offers an opportunity for local runners to support a vital cause while taking part in a friendly, accessible race. The 10k route, starting and North Devon Gazette | News…
Devon News December 28, 2024
RSPCA offers tips to keep pets warm this winter
As the cold weather sets in, the RSPCA is reminding pet owners to keep their animals safe and warm this winter. The charity is urging animal lovers to take steps to protect their pets, wildlife, and livestock during the frosty months ahead. The nearest RSPCA branch to North Devon is at Little Valley North Devon Gazette | News…
Devon News December 13, 2024
First travellers pitch approved in North Devon
A tree surgeon is going to be allowed to live on land near Chittlehamholt as a traveller. This is the first gypsy and traveller pitch approved by North Devon Council, despite a requirement to provide 15 in its local plan. There were 35 objections and 15 letters in support of the application by Tommy North Devon Gazette | News…
Devon News November 27, 2024
Christmas charity shopping can make the difference
Daren Ainscough, head of retail at North Devon Hospice, explains more about the ways in which local supporters can shop with the hospice this Christmas at one of its 11 charity shops, on the hospice eBay shop, or at its brand new Furniture Shop As the festive season approaches, many of us will be st North Devon Gazette | News…
Devon News November 10, 2024
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe dogs seeking rural homes
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is appealing to potential adopters living in rural areas, as many of the dogs in its care would thrive in quiet, countryside environments. The team is currently caring for a variety of dogs, all hoping to escape to a forever home in a peaceful rural location. Whether it’s a cou North Devon Gazette | News…
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Devon Live
- Multiple people rushed to hospital after school bus crashes near Devon borderby newsdesk@devonlive.com (Molly Seaman) on July 17, 2025 at 8:26 pm
A bus returning to a school in Minehead crashed near the Devon border
- Creep caught trying to meet child at Torquay train station for sexby newsdesk@devonlive.com (Paul Greaves) on July 17, 2025 at 5:07 pm
Perv bought underwear, found a B&B and even provided a map for directions
- 'Outrage' over SWW chief's potential payoutby newsdesk@devonlive.com (Guy Henderson) on July 17, 2025 at 4:55 pm
'They should give the money to people like us who are trying to do what they should have been doing'
- Homeowners with protected trees need to be aware of hidden ruleby newsdesk@devonlive.com (Bradley Gerrard) on July 17, 2025 at 4:45 pm
An urgent review of a nationwide rule has been demanded
- Live: Major emergency service response to 'bus crash' near Devon borderby newsdesk@devonlive.com (Molly Seaman) on July 17, 2025 at 4:36 pm
The road is completely closed
Devon Live – What’s On
- Downton Abbey legend’s ‘masterpiece’ murder mystery film is a must-watch as it streams for freeby newsdesk@devonlive.com (Lucas Hill-Paul) on July 17, 2025 at 7:49 pm
This 2001 murder mystery with one of the best ensemble casts ever is available to watch for free on BBC iPlayer this week
- 'We went to little-known theme park that's half the price of Alton Towers'by newsdesk@devonlive.com (Natalie King, Megan Shaw) on July 17, 2025 at 2:14 pm
Gulliver's Kingdom is a theme park on the Yorkshire border that offers just as much fun as the bigger parks but is designed to minimise queues
- Morrisons bans staff from doing one thing to make big change for customersby newsdesk@devonlive.com (Ben Hurst) on July 17, 2025 at 2:02 pm
The supermarket chain has told its store staff that it is limiting their access - and the change comes into force in a matter of weeks
- Sale of UK restaurant chain could put 70 sites at risk - see full listby newsdesk@devonlive.com (James Rodger, James D Roger, Alex Richards) on July 17, 2025 at 1:47 pm
Cote Brasserie, which has an Exeter branch, has reportedly been put up for sale
North Devon Gazette
- Plough Arts Centre is saved from closure thanks to emergency council cashby Tony Gussin on July 17, 2025 at 5:57 pm
Both Torridge District Council and Great Torrington Town Council have agreed emergency grants to help keep The Plough open Two local councils have stepped in to save The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington from closure. The theatre needed emergency funding of £60,000 after it struggled with post
- North Devon’s first ever GO Outdoors store is all set to open next weekby Tony Gussin on July 17, 2025 at 5:25 pm
The first GO Outdoors store in North Devon will open this July at the former Argos premises in Rose Lane, Barnstaple The first ever GO Outdoors store in North Devon will open in Barnstaple next Friday, July 25 and an official grand opening with giveaways and big prizes on Saturday, August 16.
- Hospital MIU to stay open for summer but campaigners say it’s a ‘sticking plaster’ solutionby Tony Gussin on July 17, 2025 at 4:44 pm
Tyrrell Hospital Minor Injuries Unit will continue weekend cover until September under a new provider following 11th hour intervention of North Devon’s MP Ian Roome The sole remaining minor injuries unit in North Devon at Ilfracombe’s Tyrrell Hospital will be kept open at weekends for another
- Quirky hotel and 18-acre estate near Barnstaple back on the market a year after being soldby Tony Gussin on July 17, 2025 at 3:21 pm
Broomhill Estate at Muddiford has been put back on the market by Savills for £1.15m less than a year after it was sold to development company NAKO Modular Less than a year after it was sold the former Broomhill art hotel and estate near Barnstaple has gone back on the market. Savills is handl
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