PHOTOS: Thousands enjoy New Year’s Eve celebrations in Barnstaple and Bideford

Thousands of people descended on Bideford and Barnstaple to enjoy the annual New Year’s Eve celebrations on Monday night.

In Bideford, organisers hailed the James Bond-themed event as having one of the “best atmospheres” and biggest crowds ever.

Click here to view a full photo gallery of New Year's Eve celebrations in North Devon.

Organisers said around 8,000 people were in the town between 11pm and 1am.

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In Barnstaple, revellers packed into the town centre to welcome in the New Year with music and fireworks.

The free event kicked off at 9pm and music was provided by DJ James Chapple, who also had his legs waxed on stage as part of the entertainment.

The Mayor of Barnstaple Lesley Brown then set off the fireworks at midnight.

It was estimated there were a couple of thousand people on The Square, The Strand, Taw Vale and the new bridge who watched the fireworks display.