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Barnstaple town clerk 'appalled' at suspected arson in Castle...
A TOWN clerk said he was "appalled" to hear that two picnic tables in Barnstaple had been set alight. Barnstaple Town Council clerk was reacting to the news that a pair of benches in Castle Green were...
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Knife crime rises for first time in four years
OFFICIAL figures have revealed knife crime across England and Wales has risen for the first time in four years.Police recorded 26,370 offences in 2014/15, up from 25,974 the previous year - breaking a...
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South Molton drug dealers caught by selfies on phone
A PAIR of North Devon aerospace engineers who turned to drug dealing were caught out by incriminating selfies of themselves with their stash of cannabis.Richard Edmunds and Joshua Langmead were sharing...
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Ilfracombe father told he must choose between drugs and his kids
A single father who was caught with drugs in his car as he drove his two children on Boxing Day has been spared jail so he can carry on looking after them.James Sowden was told by a Judge he must...
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Croyde man charged with child sexual offences
A 20-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court charged with a series of child sexual offences.Harrison Wright, of St Mary's Road, Croyde, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday where he spoke...
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Father assaults officer in cell following holiday arrest
A FATHER who suffers from anxiety attacks lashed out at police after he was arrested for a crime which he did not commit, a court has heard.Craig Field, 39, of Tuffley, Gloucester, was visiting the...
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Barnstaple man allowed "habitual prostitution" to take...
A BARNSTAPLE man has admitted allowing "habitual prostitution" to take place in his home.Peter Moule, 64, of Rackfield, Barnstaple, pleaded guilty to the charge during a hearing at North Devon...
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Dangerous knife attacker jailed for nine years
A DANGEROUS knifeman has been jailed for nine years for stabbing a man through the hand as he raised it to prevent him plunging his knife in his chest.Scott Cann went home and armed himself with a...
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Pub thug jailed for mistaken identity attack
A DRUNKEN pub customer has been jailed for a completely unprovoked attack on a stranger who he mistook for an enemy.Christopher Margrie was so drunk at the Silent Whistle pub in Ashburton he punched...
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Ilfracombe man appears in court in connection to attack
AN Ilfracombe man has been charged with causing wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.Michael Mahendran, 25, appeared at North Devon magistrates' Court on Friday where he entered no plea...
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Holsworthy man charged with burglary
A HOLSWORTHY man has appeared in court after he was charged with one count of burglary.Andrew Yarrow, of North Road, Holsworthy, is accused of stealing a host of items from another property in North...
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Defendent questioned about goats during court hearing
A HEARING at North Devon Magistrates' Court took a bizarre turn after the defendant was asked about the state of Lynton's goat herd.It came after Glenn Dallyn, of Bratton Fleming, pleaded guilty to...
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Ilfracombe man seeks "fresh start" by opening up about...
AN Ilfracombe man who was recently released from prison has come clean about a host of crimes in a bid to get a "fresh start".Marc Griffin, of Wilder Road, pleaded guilty to seven offences during a...
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Homophobic abuse lands Bideford man with suspended prison...
AN openly homophobic man left a malicious note on his neighbour's door after a dispute, a court has heard.Terrence Shears, of Myrtle Grove, Bideford, pleaded guilty to sending the letter which conveyed...
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Drink-driver banned after trying to avoid parking ticket
A TOURIST who attempted to move his car following a night out in Woolacombe to avoid a parking ticket has been banned from driving.Alistair Woods, 30, of Cassell Road, Bristol, was caught by police...
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Managing director ordered to pay £1,800 to former partner...
A MANAGING director has been ordered to pay more than £1,800 in compensation after smashing up computer equipment belonging to his former business partner.Leon Adams, of Brookfields, Bideford, was at...
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Son to help drink-driving father visit wife during cancer...
A DRINK-DRIVING father can continue to visit his wife as she undergoes cancer treatment at Derriford Hospital after his son stepped in to save the day.Andrew Smith, from Chilsworthy, was banned from...
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Ilfracombe teenager confronted group with knife
AN 18-year-old went home to fetch a knife after a confrontation in the streets near his home and while under the influence of drugs and alcohol, a court has heard.Brandon Woodger, 18, of Hornebrook...
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Combe Martin garage attack prompts police investigation
AN investigation has been launched after damage was caused to a commercial garage in Combe Martin.The incident, which took place between 11pm on Saturday and 10.30am on Sunday, saw glass shattered on...
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Intruder faces jail after breaking into house and terrifying...
An intruder has been warned he faces a jail sentence after he broke into a house and terrified a seven-year-old boy. Sean Day walked through the back door of the cottage at Pinn, near Sidmouth and the...
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