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Barnstaple Woolworths closes for the last time

Woolworths' staff pose for a final photograph.

Monday, January 05, 2009

Woolworths in Barnstaple closed for the last time on Saturday — making 61 staff redundant.

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Midnight call to smoke filled farmhouse

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Friday, January 02, 2009

A family from Goodleigh had a late night visit from the emergency services when their chimney caught fire.

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'Tailgating police car left me shaking in fear' claims Barnstaple student

Wendy Phillips and Sam Humphreys

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

A young woman from Barnstaple says she was left shaking with fear after a police officer tailgated her car for five miles and then drove...

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Petrol thief strikes across the whole of Devon

Barnstaple Police Station

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

A countywide police hunt is underway to find a driver accused of stealing fuel from supermarket stations across Devon, including Barnstaple. ...

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Fitness 'boot camp' in Barnstaple

BOOT CAMP: Trainer Stuart Davis.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

A Barnstaple physical trainer is starting an Army-style boot camp in Rock Park.

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Bishops Tawton butcher dies

MUCH LOVED: Dudley Elliott.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Bishops Tawton butcher Dudley Elliott has died suddenly at the age of 66.

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Funeral for Gary Courtney

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

The funeral of a 41-year-old homeless man whose decomposed body was found in bushes in Barnstaple town centre was held at the town's crematoriu...

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Plans for New Year's Eve celebrations

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Barnstaple's New Year's Eve celebrations set to go off with a boom and a bang.

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Focus on Banburys for Christmas economy report

SHOP TALK: Banburys Store manager Natasha Coddington being interviewed by Katie Stallard of Sky News.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Sky News have been reporting live from Barnstaple High Street.

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Turkey time for the less well-off thanks to Barnstaple Poverty Action Group

FESTIVE CHEER: Gateway Co-ordinator Mike Ponsford (above left) with BPAG manager Phil Davey at the annual Christmas lunch.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Some of the most vulnerable people in North Devon enjoyed a turkey dinner with all the trimmings courtesy of the Barnstaple Poverty Action...

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Barnstaple New Year
 

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Boxing Day Rugby Derby 2008
 

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Barnstaple v Calne football

Boxing Day Battles

Rugby

As Bideford and Barnstaple prepare for the Boxing Day rugby derby we take a look at the last five bouts - going back to 2003

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Santa Fun Run 2008

Should the moustaches stay?

Barnstaple fireman Darren Berry

Barnstaple's Green and Blue Watch firefighters grew moustaches for charity. Do you think they looked better with or without them?

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The Saturdays in Barnstaple

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Jimmy Thorne Barnstaple FC

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They are seeking help from the town council and hope to set up an ice rink trust with all tiers of local government and other interested parties in the near future.
Vicki Pine , Barnstaple Youth Council clerk


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Have your say

Barnstaple Youth Council wants to see a permanent ice rink in the town. Do you think this is a good idea? Or would you like to have a temporary one at Christmas/holiday times.


   

On the beat with PC Anna

PC Anna Fielding

Barnstaple community editor Adam Wilshaw spent an evening in Frankmarsh and Gorwell, on the beat with PC Anna Fielding.

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Fire at George Hotel, Hatherleigh




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Adam's Ales

Adam's Ales

"It will never close. It will survive the recession. It would survive a nuclear war. And on a dank Thursday evening this month, the place was so ramjam pack-a-doodled that when I arrived with my friend we took the only two remaining chairs." Adam Wilshaw is in Barnstaple on the latest stage of his pub odyssey around North Devon.

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Barnstaple v Southend





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