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Devon funeral notices: Touching tribute to much loved woman - Devon Live
Devon funeral notices: Touching tribute to much loved woman Devon Live
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2026 🕒 5:59 am
Why not ‘borrow’ a real live human at Barnstaple Library from this April? - North Devon Gazette
Why not ‘borrow’ a real live human at Barnstaple Library from this April? North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 3:00 pm
Supermarket giant Aldi is recruiting now for staff in North Devon - North Devon Gazette
Supermarket giant Aldi is recruiting now for staff in North Devon North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 13 March 2026 🕒 10:31 am
Penryn deliver best performance yet with win against high-fliers Barnstaple - Falmouth Packet
Penryn deliver best performance yet with win against high-fliers Barnstaple Falmouth Packet
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 5:37 pm
Urgent appeal to find emotional support bear lost somewhere in Barnstaple - North Devon Gazette
Urgent appeal to find emotional support bear lost somewhere in Barnstaple North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 10 March 2026 🕒 1:48 pm
Council launches campaign to get more empty homes in North Devon back into use - North Devon Gazette
Council launches campaign to get more empty homes in North Devon back into use North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2026 🕒 2:30 pm
Three festivals announced for 2026 at Barnstaple Pannier Market - North Devon Council
Three festivals announced for 2026 at Barnstaple Pannier Market North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 4 March 2026 🕒 12:05 pm
Barnstaple targets 'transformational' £3m UK Town of Culture award - North Devon Gazette
Barnstaple targets 'transformational' £3m UK Town of Culture award North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 3 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Council looks to retain marine facilities in Barnstaple - North Devon Council
Council looks to retain marine facilities in Barnstaple North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 2 March 2026 🕒 5:21 pm
Historic Barnstaple ports to stay as marine facilities - Devon Live
Historic Barnstaple ports to stay as marine facilities Devon Live
📢 Published on 📅 2 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Two out of three locations around Barnstaple will keep historic ports status - Torbay Weekly
Two out of three locations around Barnstaple will keep historic ports status Torbay Weekly
📢 Published on 📅 2 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Historic waterfront saved after community pressure - BBC
Historic waterfront saved after community pressure BBC
📢 Published on 📅 2 March 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Local artists on show at the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon - Great British Life
Local artists on show at the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon Great British Life
📢 Published on 📅 1 March 2026 🕒 4:00 pm
Investment 'well overdue' for million-passenger rail line, Barnstaple council says - The Moorlander
Investment 'well overdue' for million-passenger rail line, Barnstaple council says The Moorlander
📢 Published on 📅 26 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Barnstaple will be marking International Women’s Day this March - North Devon Gazette
Barnstaple will be marking International Women’s Day this March North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 26 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Vital Barnstaple youth service needs funding security says influential MP - The Moorlander
Vital Barnstaple youth service needs funding security says influential MP The Moorlander
📢 Published on 📅 24 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Exeter-Barnstaple services return after storm damage - Rail Magazine
Exeter-Barnstaple services return after storm damage Rail Magazine
📢 Published on 📅 19 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Train services to be reinstated between Exeter and Copplestone, but line to Barnstaple remains suspended due to ongoing adverse weather conditions - Network Rail media centre
Train services to be reinstated between Exeter and Copplestone, but line to Barnstaple remains suspended due to ongoing adverse weather conditions Network Rail media centre
📢 Published on 📅 18 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Barnstaple to lead North Devon’s shift to electric bus fleet - Exeter Today
Barnstaple to lead North Devon’s shift to electric bus fleet Exeter Today
📢 Published on 📅 16 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
AI camera spots driver cuddling dog on main road - BBC
AI camera spots driver cuddling dog on main road BBC
📢 Published on 📅 12 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Police appeal for information after man goes missing in Barnstaple - Torbay Weekly
Police appeal for information after man goes missing in Barnstaple Torbay Weekly
📢 Published on 📅 6 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Barnstaple shopping centre hit as two big retailers shut down - Torbay Weekly
Barnstaple shopping centre hit as two big retailers shut down Torbay Weekly
📢 Published on 📅 3 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Barnstaple to Exeter train line remains closed as more heavy rain set to hit Devon - North Devon Gazette
Barnstaple to Exeter train line remains closed as more heavy rain set to hit Devon North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 2 February 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Barnstaple could bid for UK Town of Culture 2028 - Torbay Weekly
Barnstaple could bid for UK Town of Culture 2028 Torbay Weekly
📢 Published on 📅 22 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Howards Motor Group adds BMW and Mini in Barnstaple - AM-online
Howards Motor Group adds BMW and Mini in Barnstaple AM-online
📢 Published on 📅 19 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Blip for Barnstaple Chiefs in last-gasp defeat to Taunton Titans - Torbay Weekly
Blip for Barnstaple Chiefs in last-gasp defeat to Taunton Titans Torbay Weekly
📢 Published on 📅 18 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Community event in Barnstaple to support Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week - North Devon Council
Community event in Barnstaple to support Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Two North Devon car dealerships are facing the threat of closure - North Devon Gazette
Two North Devon car dealerships are facing the threat of closure North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 12 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
New Years Eve night buses confirmed for Barnstaple and North Devon as police urge drivers to stay sober - North Devon Gazette
New Years Eve night buses confirmed for Barnstaple and North Devon as police urge drivers to stay sober North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 31 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Police seek wanted Barnstaple man following stalking allegations - The Moorlander
Police seek wanted Barnstaple man following stalking allegations The Moorlander
📢 Published on 📅 23 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Police incident sees Barnstaple bridge closed during rush hour - Torbay Weekly
Police incident sees Barnstaple bridge closed during rush hour Torbay Weekly
📢 Published on 📅 22 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Barnstaple man jailed and banned from dozens of stores in Devon - The Moorlander
Barnstaple man jailed and banned from dozens of stores in Devon The Moorlander
📢 Published on 📅 17 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Barnstaple junction upgrade approved, but major questions remain - North Devon Gazette
Barnstaple junction upgrade approved, but major questions remain North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 16 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
'Hero' honoured at Christmas tree festival - BBC
'Hero' honoured at Christmas tree festival BBC
📢 Published on 📅 16 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Junction improvements in Barnstaple approved - News - Devon County Council
Junction improvements in Barnstaple approved - News Devon County Council
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Revamp planned for Barnstaple bridge so it is safer for cyclists and pedestrians - North Devon Gazette
Revamp planned for Barnstaple bridge so it is safer for cyclists and pedestrians North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Pictures: Crowds brave the wet to kick start Christmas in Barnstaple - North Devon Gazette
Pictures: Crowds brave the wet to kick start Christmas in Barnstaple North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Moving tribute to victims of domestic violence held at Barnstaple riverside - The Moorlander
Moving tribute to victims of domestic violence held at Barnstaple riverside The Moorlander
📢 Published on 📅 28 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
News Article - Devon & Cornwall Police News
News Article Devon & Cornwall Police News
📢 Published on 📅 27 November 2025 🕒 10:08 am
When and where can you see the Santa Sleigh tour in Barnstaple? - North Devon Gazette
When and where can you see the Santa Sleigh tour in Barnstaple? North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 27 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Barnstaple police crackdown on anti-social and criminal behaviour in the town - North Devon Gazette
Barnstaple police crackdown on anti-social and criminal behaviour in the town North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 27 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
What’s on in Barnstaple this Christmas? New brochure will give you the lowdown - The Moorlander
What’s on in Barnstaple this Christmas? New brochure will give you the lowdown The Moorlander
📢 Published on 📅 18 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Free Christmas brochure showcases Barnstaple's festive season - North Devon Council
Free Christmas brochure showcases Barnstaple's festive season North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 18 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Barnstaple gears up for the big Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025 - The Moorlander
Barnstaple gears up for the big Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025 The Moorlander
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Passengers frustrated at flooded rail line issues in north Devon - BBC
Passengers frustrated at flooded rail line issues in north Devon BBC
📢 Published on 📅 14 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
North Devon Sinfonia returns to Barnstaple Pannier Market for festive concert - North Devon Council
North Devon Sinfonia returns to Barnstaple Pannier Market for festive concert North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 14 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Free soup, warm smiles and life advice now served weekly in Barnstaple - Devon Live
Free soup, warm smiles and life advice now served weekly in Barnstaple Devon Live
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Major layout changes planned for Barnstaple Station access and surroundings - Exeter Today
Major layout changes planned for Barnstaple Station access and surroundings Exeter Today
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Passengers urged to check before travelling as services suspended on Barnstaple-Crediton line - Network Rail media centre
Passengers urged to check before travelling as services suspended on Barnstaple-Crediton line Network Rail media centre
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Barnstaple Round Table marks 75 years - Devon Live
Barnstaple Round Table marks 75 years Devon Live
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
'No child in north Devon has to face grief alone' - BBC
'No child in north Devon has to face grief alone' BBC
📢 Published on 📅 11 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Pictures: Barnstaple gathers to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday - North Devon Gazette
Pictures: Barnstaple gathers to honour the fallen on Remembrance Sunday North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 9 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Former school site in Barnstaple removed from heritage risk list - BBC
Former school site in Barnstaple removed from heritage risk list BBC
📢 Published on 📅 8 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Warm soup returns to Wellbeing Wednesday at Barnstaple Library - North Devon Gazette
Warm soup returns to Wellbeing Wednesday at Barnstaple Library North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 7 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Barnstaple’s new art hub lights up the night despite stormy weather - Devon Live
Barnstaple’s new art hub lights up the night despite stormy weather Devon Live
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
New sensory garden opens at care home for children in Barnstaple - North Devon Gazette
New sensory garden opens at care home for children in Barnstaple North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 5 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Views sought as council considers future of quays - BBC
Views sought as council considers future of quays BBC
📢 Published on 📅 31 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
The town from which all North Devon adventures begin - Great British Life
The town from which all North Devon adventures begin Great British Life
📢 Published on 📅 28 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Have your say on the future of marine facilities in North Devon - North Devon Council
Have your say on the future of marine facilities in North Devon North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 27 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Residents urged to share views on park's future - BBC
Residents urged to share views on park's future BBC
📢 Published on 📅 26 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barnstaple museum exhibition celebrates North Devon innovation - BBC
Barnstaple museum exhibition celebrates North Devon innovation BBC
📢 Published on 📅 25 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barnstaple and Ilfracombe street drinkers given Criminal Behaviour Orders at court - North Devon Council
Barnstaple and Ilfracombe street drinkers given Criminal Behaviour Orders at court North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 23 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
The Veterans Charity to host ‘The Big Breakfast’ networking and engagement event in Barnstaple - Cobseo - The Confederation of Service Charities
The Veterans Charity to host ‘The Big Breakfast’ networking and engagement event in Barnstaple Cobseo - The Confederation of Service Charities
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
I visited a village away from the noise of Barnstaple, one feature stood out - Devon Live
I visited a village away from the noise of Barnstaple, one feature stood out Devon Live
📢 Published on 📅 19 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Update on major search in Barnstaple after fears someone fell from the bridge - North Devon Gazette
Update on major search in Barnstaple after fears someone fell from the bridge North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 18 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
BREAKING: Major emergency response at Barnstaple bridge tonight - North Devon Gazette
BREAKING: Major emergency response at Barnstaple bridge tonight North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 17 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New support facility for neurodiverse students opens at Barnstaple school - North Devon Gazette
New support facility for neurodiverse students opens at Barnstaple school North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 16 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Cameras are about to go live in Barnstaple to enforce traffic restrictions - North Devon Gazette
Cameras are about to go live in Barnstaple to enforce traffic restrictions North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Man seriously injured after group assault in Barnstaple - BBC
Man seriously injured after group assault in Barnstaple BBC
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Victim left with broken ribs and punctured lung after vicious Barnstaple assault - North Devon Gazette
Victim left with broken ribs and punctured lung after vicious Barnstaple assault North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Cameras in Barnstaple and Exeter are coming online - News - Devon County Council
Cameras in Barnstaple and Exeter are coming online - News Devon County Council
📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barnstaple Round Table Fireworks will be inspired by Mikey this year - North Devon Gazette
Barnstaple Round Table Fireworks will be inspired by Mikey this year North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 13 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barnstaple writer of message in a bottle found in Denmark sought - BBC
Barnstaple writer of message in a bottle found in Denmark sought BBC
📢 Published on 📅 11 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Celebrating Barnstaple’s heritage through colour and creativity - North Devon Council
Celebrating Barnstaple’s heritage through colour and creativity North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 23 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Pictures: Barnstaple Carnival entrants gather before devastating washout - North Devon Gazette
Pictures: Barnstaple Carnival entrants gather before devastating washout North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barnstaple Carnival organisers 'hugely disappointed' as event cancelled - Devon Live
Barnstaple Carnival organisers 'hugely disappointed' as event cancelled Devon Live
📢 Published on 📅 20 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Potted History: Reviving a forgotten archaeological archive - News - Devon County Council
Potted History: Reviving a forgotten archaeological archive - News Devon County Council
📢 Published on 📅 18 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New scheme offers free pre-application planning advice for high street properties - North Devon Council
New scheme offers free pre-application planning advice for high street properties North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 17 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Are you ready? All the fun of the fair is back in Barnstaple this week! - North Devon Gazette
Are you ready? All the fun of the fair is back in Barnstaple this week! North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 15 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barnstaple enterprise hub hits milestone as demand for modern workspace and business support grows - News - Devon County Council
Barnstaple enterprise hub hits milestone as demand for modern workspace and business support grows - News Devon County Council
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
North Devon Sinfonia returns to Barnstaple Pannier Market for a stirring ‘Last Night of the Proms’ - North Devon Council
North Devon Sinfonia returns to Barnstaple Pannier Market for a stirring ‘Last Night of the Proms’ North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 9 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Major work on well-known Barnstaple roundabout is now completed - North Devon Gazette
Major work on well-known Barnstaple roundabout is now completed North Devon Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 4 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
FOODfest 2025 returns to Barnstaple this October! - North Devon Council
FOODfest 2025 returns to Barnstaple this October! North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 3 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Proposals to decommission three quays in Barnstaple - BBC
Proposals to decommission three quays in Barnstaple BBC
📢 Published on 📅 3 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Proposals to decommission three Barnstaple quays - BBC
Proposals to decommission three Barnstaple quays BBC
📢 Published on 📅 3 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Long lost Barnstaple clothes shops where all the cool kids shopped - Devon Live
Long lost Barnstaple clothes shops where all the cool kids shopped Devon Live
📢 Published on 📅 24 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
News Article - Devon & Cornwall Police News
News Article Devon & Cornwall Police News
📢 Published on 📅 21 August 2025 🕒 8:40 pm
Museum gains support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to dig deeper into archaeological finds - North Devon Council
Museum gains support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to dig deeper into archaeological finds North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 15 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Appeal after Barnstaple competition flowers damaged on display - BBC
Appeal after Barnstaple competition flowers damaged on display BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barnstaple Art Weekend - you're invited! - North Devon Council
Barnstaple Art Weekend - you're invited! North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 21 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Wild scenes as crowds flock to Barnstaple for medieval magic and more - Devon Live
Wild scenes as crowds flock to Barnstaple for medieval magic and more Devon Live
📢 Published on 📅 21 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Expressions of interest welcomed for exciting Barnstaple development - North Devon Council
Expressions of interest welcomed for exciting Barnstaple development North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 14 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barnstaple Pannier Market launches new Summer Arts & Crafts Fair - North Devon Council
Barnstaple Pannier Market launches new Summer Arts & Crafts Fair North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 3 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Barnstaple summer events brochure available - North Devon Council
Barnstaple summer events brochure available North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 18 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Live! in Barnstaple – Free Friday Music new for August 2025 - North Devon Council
Live! in Barnstaple – Free Friday Music new for August 2025 North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 17 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
North Devon Council's new Town Centre Hub opens its doors - North Devon Council
North Devon Council's new Town Centre Hub opens its doors North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 16 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Contract awarded for Bridge Chambers refurbishment as part of Flourishing Barnstaple programme - North Devon Council
Contract awarded for Bridge Chambers refurbishment as part of Flourishing Barnstaple programme North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 11 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New North Devon Council customer service hub will open its doors in June - North Devon Council
New North Devon Council customer service hub will open its doors in June North Devon Council
📢 Published on 📅 30 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Overnight closures for resurfacing on Braunton Road in Barnstaple - News - Devon County Council
Overnight closures for resurfacing on Braunton Road in Barnstaple - News Devon County Council
📢 Published on 📅 19 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
News Article - Devon & Cornwall Police News
News Article Devon & Cornwall Police News
📢 Published on 📅 10 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am

