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HUNDREDS join funeral procession for Torrington teenager

HUNDREDS of people took part in a cortege through the streets of Torrington today for the funeral of much loved local teenager Daylin Brown. Daylin died in a road accident just outside the town on February 5. Young friends gathered outside his home in Cal... » MORE

Rescued seals released at Woolacombe

A heart warming sight greeted a lucky few at Woolacombe Beach as a quartet of seals were released back into the wild. The four half grown seal pups have all spent the past few months recovering at RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Centre after being found strande... » MORE

Security conference hosted by Petroc

NORTH Devon door supervisors or anyone with an interest in the security industry is invited to a conference being hosted by Petroc at its Tiverton campus. The seventh Security Industry Authority (SIA) Door Supervision Network meeting will be held on Wedne... » MORE

Barnstaple schools celebrate cultural diversity

SCHOOLS in the Barnstaple community came together to celebrate Cultural Diversity week. (8-12 March). The schools collaborated on a number of projects which included a guest storyteller, David Heathfield; learning Polish and Cuban dance with the Devon M... » MORE

Braunton pupils remember Dunblane

DAFFODILS in bloom again have acted as a reminder for Braunton School children of those whose lives were cut tragically short. The spring flowers – blooming early this year – were planted 14 years ago in memory of the 16 children and their teacher who wer... » MORE

Barnstaple cycle network completed

COMPLETION of the final phase of the Barnstaple cycle lane network by Devon County Council has improved safety for students who cycle to Pilton Community College. The £70,000 stage creates a direct access from the school to the cycle paths on the Downstre... » MORE

Hot foot it across Bideford coals for charity

BIDEFORD College is keen to hear from anyone who wants to hot foot it across the coals to raise money for charity. The college is hoping to organise a firewalk at a farm near Bideford sometime in April and is looking for expressions of interest from any m... » MORE

Battery recycling starts in North Devon

NEW battery recycling boxes are to be placed in locations across North Devon, to make it easier for people to recycle their dead batteries, and to cut the amount going to landfill. North Devon Council has arranged for the boxes to go out into the commun... » MORE

Kingsley choir sings at Cathedral

KINGSLEY School s chamber choir from Bideford has taken part in an Evensong service in Exeter Cathedral. The opportunity to perform in such a special and historic setting was an exciting experience for the students and staff choristers. The choir did th... » MORE

Appledore to receive new fire engine

APPLEDORE Fire Station is taking delivery of a new fire appliance tomorrow (Saturday). Watch Manager Tony Cole will receive the keys from area manager Mike Holme. The handover will be followed by the presentation of an employer s recognition plaque to An... » MORE

New crossing for Ilfracombe pupils

PUPILS at Ilfracombe C of E Junior School will joined a green walk to school today (Friday) to celebrate the opening of a new zebra crossing in Ilfracombe. The Devon County Council scheme on Highfield Road has been introduced after the need for a crossi... » MORE

Bogus callers pretend to be firefighters

DEVON and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is warning householders to be on their guard against bogus callers. This follows recent incidents where callers claiming to be making home safety visits on behalf of the service have gained access to homes. The... » MORE

Cycleway from Torrington town to Tarka Trail

PLANS for a £215,000 cycleway and footpath project alongside Station Hill in Torrington have been approved by the Torridge Highways and Traffic Orders Committee. The county scheme is for the construction of a 2.5 metre wide link on the southern side of St... » MORE

Exciting opportunities with Bideford Air Cadets

YOUNG, bored and would like something exciting to do? Bideford Air Cadets are happy to welcome new members to share in their wide range of activities. 20 (Bideford) Squadron Air Training Corps, to give them their full name, meet in their hall in King Geor... » MORE

Police seek witness to Barnstaple car theft

BARNSTAPLE police are trying to trace a witness to an incident in Derby Road when a motor vehicle was broken into and property stolen. A member of the public witnessed the incident on March 3 and initially tried to identify the owner of the vehicle by ask... » MORE

Holsworthy school block to be named after late councillor

A NEW science and technology block at Holsworthy Community College will be officially opened next week. The £785,000 scheme provides a purpose-built block which replaces the four existing science laboratories and the small and outdated design and technol... » MORE
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