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Girls groped at gigs say enough is enough supported by bands...
A GROUP of girls who have experienced being groped by men at music gigs have said enough is enough. The five friends have created a campaign group calls Girls Against which has already garnered support...
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Cider-fuelled company director crashed into Ilfracombe wall...
A COMPANY director said he felt "disgusted and ashamed" that he drove and crashed after five pints of cider, as he often lectured friends about drink-driving.Christopher Ayers, 26, of The Old Rectory,...
View ArticleHarassment accusation denied by Ilfracombe man
A CHARGE of harassment has been denied by an Ilfracombe man.Jason Hooper, of Queens Avenue, appeared at North Devon Magistrates' Court on Friday, November 27.The 33-year-old is accused of harassing a...
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Man who assaulted woman in North Devon has sentence delayed due...
A MAN convicted of assaulting a woman in South Molton has had his sentence delayed so he can have one more chance to meet with probation.David Cox, 49, of Chapel Street, Tiverton, but formerly of South...
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Dartmoor prisoner stabbed to death
AN inmate has been stabbed to death at Dartmoor prison.A prisoner has been arrested for murder after Alexander Cusworth, 37, was fatally injured with a carving knife.The Teignmouth man was in the...
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'Disgusting' bigoted women urinated in front of Muslim family in...
A COURT has heard how two women dropped their trousers within metres of a Muslim family praying in a Devon park, before urinating and shouting abuse.Bigoted Natalie Richardson, 32, and Claire Farrell,...
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Teenage girl from North Devon suffered panic attacks from being...
A 17-YEAR-OLD North Devon girl was bombarded with 33 text messages in 17 hours by an ex whose constant harassment left her scared to leave the house and damaged her home life.The teenager suffered...
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UPDATE 50-year-old inmate held after broomstick attacker dies in...
A 50-YEAR-OLD prisoner is being quizzed by detectives after a fellow inmate was stabbed to death at Dartmoor jail.Alexander Cusworth was attacked and sustained a knife wound at the prison on Thursday...
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Man on life licence racially abused and assaulted friend in...
A BARNSTAPLE man subject to a life licence for a serious conviction in 1995 may be recalled to prison for racially abusing and assaulting a friend in a pub.Wayne Sheppard, 43, of Lundy Close, was the...
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Mother caught in driver's seat weeks from end of four-year ban is...
A WOMAN who was caught in the driver's seat of a car just three weeks before the end of a four-year driving year ban narrowly avoided jail but was banned again for 52 months.Lisa Horrell, 32, of...
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Forgetful thief told illiteracy no excuse for robbing Braunton...
AN illiterate thief was chastised by magistrates for attempting to steal from a Braunton shop three times in one day, using a distinctive green carrier bag each time before being collared by...
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Liverpool heavies ran Tiverton man over with Transit Van in...
A PAIR of debt collectors have admitted running over and attacking a man in Tiverton in a dispute over a demand for £3,300.Jonathan Benn and Cameron Ashton came to Devon from Liverpool in a Transit van...
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Firm admits offence after workmen suffer electric shocks at North...
AN electrical contracting company has admitted breaking health and safety regulations while working at a solar power plant in North Devon. Pascon, which is based in Walsall, West Midlands, admitted a...
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Braunton men admit incident that left man with shoe print on face...
TWO Braunton men have admitted taking part in a violent incident which left one man with serious injuries and another with a shoeprint on his face.Lee Chadwick and Shane Pope both pleaded guilty to...
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Transgender woman sent to all male prison will walk free on...
THE mother of a transgender woman who sparked outrage after she was forced to move into an all-male prison has said she feels much better now she is to be released.Tara Hudson suffered transgender...
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Shed and garage burglaries prompts police warning
PEOPLE are being warned to ensure belongings are securely stored after a spate of thefts from sheds and garages.Thieves have stolen numerous pieces of gardening equipment after breaking into...
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Court registers – get a round-up of recent convictions from...
A rundown of the recent convictions at North Devon Magistrates' Court, allowing you to see justice serviced in your community.This week we summarise the period November 13 to 17.The defendant's age...
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Barnstaple carer denies swindling vulnerable client
A CARER has denied stealing tens of thousands of pounds from a vulnerable pensioner and told a jury she had his permission to use his debit card. Melanie Harris said she had an arrangement with client...
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Trial date set for Barnstaple man accused of sexually assaulting...
A date has been set for the trial of a Barnstaple man accused of assaulting an under age girl. Philip Weeks, 58, did not enter a plea when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court accused of sexual assault by...
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