town and civil parish in Devon, England
Devon Live Oct 17
Devon market town earns troubling title : Crime is worryingly higher then the average rates across Devon
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-market-town-earns-troubling-11199401
Devon Live Oct 10
'I see dead people like anybody else': The eerie moment a 10-year-old girl in a tree discovered her lifelong calling
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/i-see-dead-people-like-11190179
Devon Live Oct 12
Do not approach this man if you see him 🚨
Dominic Davie, from Barnstaple, is sought in relation to an emergency prison recall relating to a high-risk domestic ... Show more
Devon Live Oct 12
'Devon is an untapped goldmine': Out-of-town criminals who thought the county was a soft touch
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-untapped-goldmine-out-town-11190041
Devon Live Oct 10
🚨 Courts in Exeter have sentenced 27 men and women in recent days for offences spanning sexual violence, drug dealing, and repeat retail theft ... Show more
Devon Live Oct 08
Man charged with arson over Barnstaple CeX fire: The blaze severely damaged the store
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-charged-arson-over-barnstaple-11189631
Devon Live Sep 25
Inquest opens into death of 14-year-old Barnstaple boy Taylor Charlton: His cause of death remains unascertained
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/inquest-opens-death-14-year-11171099
Devon Live Oct 02
Doctor denies missing 'warning signs' about Exeter triple killer 🚨
The last doctor to examine a homicidal psychotic before he killed three people ... Show more
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-66-named-following-tragic-11097277?
www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/man-66-named-following-tragic-11097277?
Midweek Herald Sep 29
Two men jailed over Barnstaple attempted aggravated burglaries: A brick was hurled through a window and a knife was waved as two men tried to force their way ...
midweekherald.co.uk/news/26587729.two-men-jailed-barnstaple-attempted-aggravated-burglaries/
Devon Live Sep 29
Mighty £12 million revamp of key town centre areas complete: The high street project is described as a "tremendous achievement" for small council
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/gallery/barnstaples-12m-town-centre-transformation-11172422
Devon Live Sep 28
Would-be thieves caught after shouting their own names during Barnstaple ruckus: One had a knife and the other smashed a window with a brick
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/would-thieves-caught-after-shouting-11175390
Devon Live Sep 27
Crematorium set for £2m overhaul with eco-friendly hybrid cremators: The facility provides "substantial" revenue funding for councils each year
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/crematorium-set-2m-overhaul-eco-11170148
Devon Live Sep 26
Søstrene Grene announces new store in major Devon expansion: Customers are encouraged to "slow down and enjoy a moment of discovery"
devonlive.com/whats-on/shopping/sstrene-grene-announces-new-store-11172130
Devon Live Sep 26
Funeral details announced for 'much-loved' Taylor Charlton : Loved-ones will come together to remember the "much loved son, brother and friend"
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/funeral-details-announced-much-loved-11172923
Devon Live Sep 25
A joyous slice of royal history from 1956! 🇬🇧👑
Here are wonderful photos capturing children proudly waving Union Jack flags and smiling as Queen Elizabeth II ... Show more
Devon Live Sep 25
Two hit with court fines for antisocial behaviour in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe: Between them they had to pay hundreds of pounds in costs and fines
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/two-hit-court-fines-antisocial-11169990
Devon Live Sep 20
Pregnant mum fears giving birth in a car as Devon maternity in limbo: It's a worrying time for expectant mothers
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/pregnant-mum-fears-giving-birth-11160727
Devon Live Sep 17
DO NOT APPROACH THIS MAN 🚨
Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 31-year-old man from Barnstaple.
Connor Braund is wanted in connection with an ... Show more
Devon Live Sep 13
Devon funeral notices to 54 lost loved ones: Our thoughts are with everyone who has lost a loved one
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-funeral-notices-54-lost-11151999
Devon Live Sep 12
Bikers braved the rain to attend the Barnstaple Bike Night, at Barnstaple Square, as the riding season switches to the colder months.
The meeting ... Show more
An NHS hospital in Barnstaple had to suspend births due to severe staffing shortages, forcing pregnant women in north Devon to travel long distances to deliver ... Show more
The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann
The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann
Former Royal Marine jailed for child sex offences 🚨
A Barnstaple groomer has been jailed for 32 months for sexual offences against a child ... Show more
Devon Live Sep 06
Devon court latest: 21 men and woman including jail for sex offender and town pest
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-court-latest-21-men-11141839
Devon Live Sep 05
Devon court latest: 21 men and woman including jail for sex offender and town pest
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-court-latest-21-men-11141839
Devon Live Sep 04
Bideford man banned from urinating or pleasuring himself in any public space: Robert Tellem must follow the order or risk jail
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/bideford-man-banned-urinating-pleasuring-11141263
Devon Live Sep 02
Key North Devon road blocked by crash: The A39 is shut near Barnstaple
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/a39-closed-both-directions-after-11139004
Devon Live Sep 02
Village outrage as lifeline Devon bus service slashed: Shorter stay in Barnstaple will make service unfeasible for many
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/village-outrage-lifeline-devon-bus-11130047
Devon Live Aug 30
Bus service shake-up leaves Devon council with £800,000 extra bill: Alterations by commercial operators on a host of routes across Devon mean public funds have ...
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/bus-service-shake-up-leaves-11132281
Midweek Herald Aug 25
Barnstaple traffic disruption prompts call for emergency meeting: Gridlocked roads, three-hour bus journeys and missed appointments have triggered calls for ...
midweekherald.co.uk/news/26491923.barnstaple-traffic-disruption-prompts-call-emergency-meeting/
Devon Live Aug 30
Funeral notices: Heartfelt tributes to 48 lost loved ones: Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/funeral-notices-heartfelt-tributes-48-11132835
Devon Live Aug 25
Pregnant mums in Devon advised how to give birth in car after maternity ward closure
devonlive.com/news/uk-world-news/pregnant-mums-devon-advised-how-11127715
Devon Live Aug 25
Gas works cause mass disruption and 'blocked 999 calls' in Barnstaple: An emergency meeting has been called
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/gas-works-cause-mass-disruption-11126597
Pregnant women being offered classes on how to give birth in a car after nearest Devon maternity ward closes
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/north-devon-hospital-maternity-ward-37582467
Devon Live Aug 18
Met Office names 18 Devon towns set for rain on Wednesday: Tuesday's downpours will continue into Wednesday as the wet week carries on
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/met-office-names-18-devon-11114697
Devon Live Aug 15
RD&E braces for 25 per cent surge in births following sudden North Devon maternity closure
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/rde-braces-25-per-cent-11104690
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/10/maternity-cuts-devon-women-stark-choices
Exmouth Journal Jul 31
Police confirm remains are missing Barnstaple teen Taylor Charlton: The search for missing teenager Taylor Charlton has ended in tragedy after police confirmed ...
exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/26428391.police-confirm-remains-missing-barnstaple-teen-taylor-charlton/
BBC Aug 10
Expectant mums say Devon maternity unit closure is 'stressful': Birthing services at North Devon District Hospital are due to be suspended from Tuesday.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62v02zdz20o
Devon Live Jul 27
Barnstaple mum cycles 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats with two young sons for charity 🚲
Devon Live Jul 24
Driver stunned by late-night encounter with elusive Devon wallaby : “We’ve made numerous attempts to capture it and every single time, even with a team of 15 ...
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/driver-stunned-late-night-encounter-11074475
Devon Live Aug 05
Do you recognise this bike? 🚨
Between 10.15pm and 11.20pm on Saturday, 1 August, this Yamaha YBR 125 Custom Red was stolen from outside a property in Lime ... Show more
Devon Live Jul 26
Driver stunned by late-night encounter with elusive Devon wallaby : “We’ve made numerous attempts to capture it and every single time, even with a team of 15 ...
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/driver-stunned-late-night-encounter-11074475
Devon Live Jul 26
DEVON COURT LIST 🚨 📣
The latest round up of cases across the county 👨⚖️
MAGISTRATES
ANDREW ROBERTS, Wyndham Road, Silverton. Age: 47 ... Show more
Devon Live Jul 31
Met Office names Devon towns set to see rain this weekend as 25C also predicted: It's going to be a mixed picture in terms of this weekend's weather ...
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/met-office-names-devon-towns-11086140
Devon Live Jul 26
15-bed HMO proposed in heart of Barnstaple for hospital staff: The brownfield site has been empty for two years
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/15-bed-hmo-proposed-heart-11076421
Devon Live Jul 29
Vandals repeatedly damage memorials and flowers in Barnstaple cemetery: Police are looking to find the suspect
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/vandals-repeatedly-damage-memorials-flowers-11082491
Devon Live Jul 23
Teen jailed over 76mph crash 🚗
A teenage driver who took a cocktail of drink and drugs before crashing into a tree at 76mph in a 40mph zone has been jailed ... Show more
Devon Live Jul 19
This is a list of 23 men and women convicted of crimes at the magistrates court between July 7 and 14 👨⚖️
They include drink and drugs drivers ... Show more
Dermot Murnaghan's devastating family admission after cancer 'blindsided' him: Former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan, who was born in Barnstaple, Devon ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/dermot-murnaghans-devastating-family-admission-11055467
Key FactsTribute to Renowned Broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan
Jul 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- Dermot Murnaghan passed away peacefully at his North London home with family present.
- He was a prominent news presenter for BBC, ITV, and Sky News for five decades.
- Following his diagnosis, he actively promoted early prostate cancer screening awareness.
- His dedication received praise from public figures and highlighted important health issues.
Needless to say my message to all men over 50, in high risk groups, or displaying symptoms, is get yourself tested and campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS,— Dermot Murnaghan, speaking about his cancer diagnosis and urging men to get tested and campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS
Heartfelt tributes to 40 lost loved ones: 'Beautiful memories you've left behind'
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/funeral-notices-heartfelt-tributes-40-11043580
Devon Live Jul 05
Barnstaple retailers set for major bill cuts in green power move: More tenants could be attracted to the complex
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/barnstaple-retailers-set-major-bill-11029214
Devon Live Jul 03
CONFIRMED 🚨 Some Devon pubs have already said they are definitely opening at 1am for the next England match.
But help us shout out some more 👇🔥
List of local ... Show more
Woman in her 40s arrested on suspicion of murder over disappearence of boy, 15, who vanished a month ago as body found
thesun.co.uk/news/39624107/woman-arrested-suspicion-murder-teenager-disappeared/
Devon Live Jun 30
🚨 Police are looking for 21-year-old Shay Charley-Marquardt from Barnstaple who is wanted in connection with criminal damage 🚨
He is described as white ... Show more
Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers
Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers
Devon Live Jun 26
Disorder on Devon seafront as youths attack men and assault police: One boy is said to have spat at a police officer
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/disorder-devon-seafront-youths-attack-11032154
Devon Live Jun 24
Hottest places in Devon in town-by-town heatwave forecast: Stay safe in the heat
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/hottest-places-devon-town-town-11028239
Devon Live Jun 23
Devon school closures: Full list of schools shutting early or changing hours in extreme heat
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-school-closures-full-list-11026789
Devon Live Jun 21
Devon Funeral Notices as heartfelt tributes paid to 67 loved ones: Tributes have been paid to much-loved family members
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-funeral-notices-heartfelt-tributes-11021570
Devon Live Jun 12
Timeline of Taylor Charlton's disappearance as police make murder arrest : Police have shared a major update five weeks since Taylor was last seen
devonlive.com/incoming/timeline-taylor-charltons-disappearance-police-11011890
Devon Live Jun 17
Talk about keeping it in the family! 🚌❤️
This Father’s Day, Stagecoach South West is celebrating an amazing full-circle story. Growing up ... Show more
Devon Live Jun 12
BREAKING🚨
Man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of Taylor Charlton
🚨 A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of ... Show more
Devon Live Jun 08
A university-educated Albanian started dealing drugs soon after arriving illegally in the UK, a court heard.
Elez Shehu, 26 ... Show more
Devon Live Jun 05
“Taylor, I am absolutely desperate for you to come home. I love you so much and I am worried sick about you.
“You are not in trouble ... Show more
Devon Live Jun 09
Biker killed in collision with deer on Devon country road: Anthony Brown was tragically killed last month
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/biker-killed-collision-deer-devon-11003991
Devon Live Jun 03
Immigration Officers stormed a North Devon business before two men were arrested.
Home Office staff visited a business on The Strand in Barnstaple on Thursday ... Show more
Devon Live Jun 09
🚯 CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Two local residents have been hit with hefty court bills after North Devon Council successfully prosecuted them for fly-tipping household ... Show more
Devon Live May 29
Horror in Barnstaple as beloved family cats targeted by air rifle sniper: Zulu had five air rifle pellets lodged in his body and Milo had to have an eye removed
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/horror-barnstaple-beloved-family-cats-10990299
Devon Live Jun 08
Devon town set for striking new £3m waterfront landmark: The Tidal Triplets will take centre stage on The Strand
devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/devon-town-set-striking-new-11001635
Devon Live May 26
'I just need him home': Missing Taylor Charlton turns 15 today: “I just need him home” - Taylor's mum, Zoe
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/i-just-need-him-home-10983272
Midweek Herald May 30
Councillors appointed to lead Devon County Council: Rosie Dawson will serve as chair and Syed Jusef as vice chair for the coming year, following a decision ...
midweekherald.co.uk/news/26148857.two-councillors-appointed-lead-devon-county-council/
Heartfelt tributes to 65 lost loved ones: People across the area have been lovingly remembered
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/funeral-notices-heartfelt-tributes-65-11000756
Devon Live Jun 01
Anger as cruel AI hoaxes and fake stories target search for missing Devon schoolboy Taylor Charlton
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/anger-cruel-ai-hoaxes-fake-10993285
Devon Live Jun 02
HE'S OFF!🚨Cops are hunting for this chap who has skipped bail.
38-year-old Brian Jury who is wanted for breaching court bail in relation to an alleged ... Show more
Devon Live May 29
Devon pothole hero on mission to plug every single one - but probably not yours: Barnstaple councillor has reported over 200 defects
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/devon-pothole-hero-mission-plug-10986602
Devon Live May 23
Drained mother of Taylor Charlton collapses during agonising search: Another search today found no trace
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/drained-mother-taylor-charlton-collapses-10981557
Devon Live May 22
It's two weeks today that 14-year-old Taylor Charlton was last seen in Barnstaple. Searches are ongoing 🙏
Devon Live May 19
Tiktok sensations the SpudBros have opened a brand new 'SpudBros Express' in Barnstaple today (May, 19)
