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Tesco will lead to ghost town: MP

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Barnstaple could become a ghost town if Tesco is allowed to build a store, a local MP warns.

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Harbour Board bid to remove fair from pier

$PANORAMIC VIEW: This panorama of Ilfracombe harbour with the fair on the pier was entered into the town council's photographic competition by Kevin Jaratt and is now being used to help market the town.$

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ilfracombe Harbour Board wants the funfair to move off its site on the pier.

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Being family friendly pays off

SUCCESS: Nick and Tara Culverhouse receive the award from Simon Calder, travel editor of the Independent.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

THE Fox and Hounds in Eggesford has been named Best Family Friendly Hotel.

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Home firm marks 10 years

HAPPY: North Devon Homes staff celebrate its 10th birthday.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

To celebrate its 10th birthday North Devon Homes kicked off with a celebration day at its offices.

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Noreen's ready to take on competition in the cafe sector

TASTY TREATS: (Left to right) Noreen Ozols with Mike and Louise Oldfield at Fiascos Sandwich Bar and Cafe. 1003-40_01

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Fiascos, the sandwich shop and café at 106a High Street, and after establishing a loyal clientele.

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Free beer event aims to tickle licensees' palates

HE'S GOT THE BOTTLE: Barrie Marden at Clearwater Brewery, Torrington. 1003-46_01

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A brewery is offering free beer.

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Bid to get better broadband for moor

Thursday, March 11, 2010

THE EXMOOR Trust has taken up the challenge to get better broadband coverage in the great Exmoor area. The Trust plans to highlight the need to...

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Lauren wins chance to show off garden design

GREENFINGERS: Lauren Davis who has won a garden design competition. Picture: Paula Davies1003-45_04

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A Pilton mother secures rare opportunity to design a garden for a national show.

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Markets

Thursday, March 11, 2010

South Molton market, Thursday March 4. Prime cattle, 9 seers sold, 135.02ppk (£900.13); top 148.50ppk (£1024.65) 1 Heifer sold, top 130ppk...

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Historic Butcher's Row thrives as shoppers seek local fare

TOP TRADERS: Butcher's Row traders, Angie Sinclair (Maxwell's); Mark Osmond (Passmore's); Carol Hanson (West Country Cheese ); Andrew Gratton (Gratton's); Dawn Hall (2 Gorgeous); Paul Bishop (Ballantyne's) ; Zen Butler (Wild and Natural Meats); Graham and Claire Principe (East & West Bakery); unavailable for a picture were S&P Fish. Picture: Mike Southon 1003-33_01

Thursday, March 11, 2010

More independent traders than ever are setting up shop on one of Barnstaple's historic streets.

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