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Olympic medal winner Heather Fell competes at Holsworthy.

An Olympic silver medal winner is competing at the Holsworthy Show today.

Windfarm windfall for North Devon communities

Communities which were divided over a plan to build the Fullabrook windfarm are being asked for their views about how to spend a £3.4 million...

Workers evacuated from Barnstaple factory

Factory workers were evacuated from Barnstaple manufacturer Leaderflush Shapland when smoke was spotted coming from a duct on an outside wall of the...

Dossier about a Combe Martin pub will be presented to licensing councillors

PEOPLE living near the George and Dragon pub in Combe Martin have compiled a dossier of complaints.

Volunteers descended cliffs at Hartland to clean a beach

Volunteers on ropes collected masses of plastic from an inaccessible North Devon beach.

Cats are the latest victims of economy

Increasing numbers of animals are being abandoned in North Devon as pet owners struggle to cope with the credit crisis.

Bizarre arson attacks on Bideford doorbells

Arson attacks on doorbells in Bideford are baffling residents.

Woolacombe rock pool gives Jonathan a nasty surprise

AN eight-year-old boy was left in agony after being stung by a poisonous jellyfish.

Young family faced homelessness because of bank error

A pregnant woman, her partner and their two young children faced homelessness — because of a bank "computer glitch".

Sport

Densham clinches victory for Bideford

Jamie Densham's early goal gave Bideford a 1-0 win at Sherborne in the Toolstation Premier Division.

Barnstaple ready to restore fans' faith in Mill Road double header

Barnstaple Town boss Pete Buckingham is gearing his team up to face Melksham Town and Chard Town in the Toolstation League this week.

Much-improved Ilfracombe are beaten by leaders

Ilfracombe Town boss Barry Yeo got the improvement he asked for — but saw his side go down to a fourth successive defeat.

Britain's golden wonders are confirmed for Tour of Britain

Olympic gold medallists Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas will be among the Tour of Britain field as it passes through Exmoor.

Joyce frustrated as Bideford bedrock is looking shaky

Bideford manager Sean Joyce was unhappy with his defence after a shaky display in their Toolstation Premier draw with Bishop Sutton.

Leisure

North Devon Theatres announces autumn season line-up

North Devon Theatres has announced an autumn season of music, drama and comedy including a host of top names.

Things to do week beginning Thursday August 28

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Two acoustic talents

Reg Meuross with special guest Phil Beer White Hart Hotel, Holsworthy Thursday September 4 POPULAR singer songwriter Reg Meuross will be joined by...

A food festival extravaganza for Devon

October sees more than 100 foodie events for the region

Tapeley Park party with serious issues on the agenda

Well known political campaigner and comedian Mark Thomas will be speaking at Tapeley Park's Save Our World festival