Ilfracombe

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Devon Live Oct 27

Ilfracombe shop caught selling illegal products : The shop has been closed for the rest of the year

$Ilfracombe shop caught selling illegal products$

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Devon Live Oct 30

Police called to reports of concern for welfare of young boy

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Devon Live Oct 27

Two Ilfracombe street drinkers fined £900 in crackdown: They breached a PSPO and community protection notice

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$Two Ilfracombe street drinkers fined £900 in crackdown$

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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

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Devon Live Sep 19

Devon attraction in amazing setting saved for locals and tourists alike: It will not converted to a nature area

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cornwalllive.com/whats-on/picturesque-village-named-best-region-11149047

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Picturesque village named best in region to visit - beating Clovelly and Ilfracombe

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Devon Live Sep 12

Pensioners attack Devon traffic lights over wild 'deadly weapon' claims: An online movement say that the sensors on traffic lights can cause heart attacks ...

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Devon Live Sep 11

Pensioners attack Devon traffic lights over wild 'deadly weapon' claims: An online movement say that the sensors on traffic lights can cause heart attacks ...

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Devon Live Sep 09

Pensioners attack Devon traffic lights over wild 'deadly weapon' claims: An online movement say that the sensors on traffic lights can cause heart attacks ...

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Devon Live Sep 09

This incredible sunfish was captured on camera at Windy Corner, Ilfracombe, yesterday afternoon by sharp-eyed local Simon Ellery 📷 Sunfish ... Show more

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Devon Live Sep 03

Inquest opens into sudden death of 20-year-old near Ilfracombe: The young man was found in a field near Ilfracombe

$Inquest opens into sudden death of 20-year-old near Ilfracombe$

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Devon Live Sep 06

12 brilliant pictures from Ilfracombe Maritime Festival : Visitors have been enjoying local live music and food and drink

$12 brilliant pictures from Ilfracombe Maritime Festival$

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Devon Live Sep 05

Pensioners arrested over Ilfracombe traffic lights vandalism : They cut wires off and caused thousands of pounds worth of damage

$Pensioners arrested over Ilfracombe traffic lights vandalism$

devonlive.com/news/devon-news/andy-burnham-see-what-poverty-11117394

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Devon Live Aug 20

'Andy Burnham, see what poverty looks like in a rural area': The Prime Minister had been invited by councillors to Ilfracombe

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Devon Live Aug 14

Revamp of disused North Devon hotel approved after scale-back: Extension size is reduced after objections

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to revive the high street which he says had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline ... Show more

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Devon Live Jul 31

Dramatic seagull rescue in Ilfracombe ♥️ A seagull is safe and sound thanks to a quick-thinking rescue team after getting hopelessly tangled in netting in ... Show more

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Devon Live Jul 09

Ilfracombe shortlisted for UK's Town of Culture: Nearly 400 locations put in bids

$Ilfracombe shortlisted for UK's Town of Culture$

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Somerset Live

somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/new-15-bristol-channel-ferry-11052199

Jul 12

New £15 Bristol Channel ferry to Wales would be 'nationally significant': Supporters say it could be in service within years but "there is a lot of work to be ...

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Devon Live Jul 16

Helicopter and coastguard involved in search for missing man : Michael Smith was last heard from on Sunday

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Devon Live Jul 04

The major step forward to transform 'Devon's most deprived area': 'We should shout from the rooftops'

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Devon Live Jun 12

Body found near Ilfracombe industrial estate: The man's death is being treated as "unexplained"

$Body found near Ilfracombe industrial estate$

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cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/major-devon-housebuilder-brink-administration-11019979

Jun 18

Housebuilder on brink of administration launches 10-day rescue bid: Devonshire Homes suffered a £1.2m hit in its accounts after a costly housing blunder

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Devon Live Jun 06

The real story behind Devon's most misunderstood seaside town: Ilfracombe is home to a vibrant community fighting back against its reputation

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Devon Live Jun 10

🚨Police have launched an urgent 999 appeal to help find a missing woman with links to Ilfracombe. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers are "growing ... Show more

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Devon Live Jun 03

The real story behind Devon's most misunderstood seaside town: Ilfracombe is home to a vibrant community fighting back against its reputation

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Devon Live May 19

RNLI crews carry out dramatic rescue to save a dog in Ilfracombe, North Devon

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The Herald

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May 30

Hour by hour forecast as temperatures start to drop after heatwave: Temperatures are expected to be closer to average for the time of year

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Devon Live May 27

MANHUNT 🚨 The hunt is on for this 27-year-old chap - but DO NOT approach him. Alex Hobson is described as a white male, 5ft 10ins tall ... Show more

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Devon Live May 17

Devon seaside town Ilfracombe hit by poverty, drug crime and boarded-up shops: Behnd the picturesque setting and sweeping seafront, years of well-documented ...

$Devon seaside town Ilfracombe hit by poverty, drug crime and boarded-up ...$

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Devon Live May 19

Devon seaside town Ilfracombe hit by poverty, drug crime and boarded-up shops: Behnd the picturesque setting and sweeping seafront, years of well-documented ...

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$Devon seaside town Ilfracombe hit by poverty, drug crime and boarded-up ...$

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Devon Live May 21

Watch incredible moment dog rescued from choppy sea after cliff fall: The petrified pooch's situation was 'very upsetting'

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Devon Live May 13

'Screaming and undressed': The seaside tourist haven turning into a 'No-Go' zone: Ilfracombe Town Council says level of ASB and crime is unacceptable

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The UK's 'no-go' beaches for bank holiday swimming revealed: 20 UK beaches have been given a 'poor' rating for water quality, including Littlehaven in South ...

devonlive.com/news/devon-news/street-drinker-banned-north-devon-10968613

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Devon Live May 15

Street drinker banned from North Devon town centres: Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, say police

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Devon Live Apr 17

Daylight terror in Ilfracombe as men with 'hammers and knife' fight in street: Footage of the incident has been shared on social media

$Daylight terror in Ilfracombe as men with 'hammers and knife' fight in ...$

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Devon Live Apr 14

Ilfracombe shop shut down over secret in basement: Sniffer dogs discovered a 'sophisticated, fob‑operated hydraulic concealment'

$Ilfracombe shop shut down over secret in basement$

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Devon Live Apr 15

Two-acre wildlife haven hacked down - it is now a wasteland: Laws need to be tightened to protect nature habitats and green spaces, says councillor

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Devon Live Apr 14

Hair or no hair, police need to find him 🚨 Police need to trace a 47-year-old man from the Barnstaple area who is sought on recall to prison ... Show more

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Devon Live Apr 17

Families devastated as flowers cut from Ilfracombe graves: The council say they are working to 'better understand the situation'

$Families devastated as flowers cut from Ilfracombe graves$

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plymouthherald.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids/gallery/inside-ilfracombe-holiday-cottage-rave-10906613

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Look inside the raved-about holiday cottage near Devon beach: High View Farmhouse in Ilfracombe sleeps 12, allows six dogs and has alpacas on site - with limited ...

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The UK's 'no-go' beaches for swimming revealed just in time for summer: 20 beaches across the UK have been given a 'poor' rating for water quality ...

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Devon Live Apr 09

Recent storms batter South West coastline as public warned of dangers: Three major storms over the winter have caused significant damage

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Tavistock Times Gazette Apr 07

Defeats across the board over Easter weekend for Lambs and Argyle: OVER a busy Easter weekend of football, Tavistock AFC played both home and away ...

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Devon Live Mar 21

Permanent 'no-swim zone' warning at two Devon beaches : Several spots across the region aren't safe

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Devon Live Mar 24

Police speed van locations in Devon this week: Drivers are warned to drive responsibly and stick to the speed limits

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Devon Live Mar 20

New speed cameras on North Devon road after 'serious' crashes: Neighbours are fed up of people speeding past

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Devon Live Mar 03

Aggressive Ilfracombe ticket-touting kept at bay: Things have improved since the PSPO was put in place

$Aggressive Ilfracombe ticket-touting kept at bay$

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Devon Live Feb 26

Have you seen this missing woman?🚨 Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 21-year-old Jessica Nevill ... Show more

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Devon Live Feb 25

Troublemaker 'exposed himself' in Devon high street: Police received reports of a man causing problems

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Devon Live Feb 10

Smirking thug jailed for strangling partner in jealous rages: He said he would ruin his exes life

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Devon Live Feb 07

Devon court latest: 21 men and women including seaside town ban : One man has been handed a seaside town ban

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Devon Live Jan 28

Armed police rush to 'hammer attack' in Devon town: Multiple emergency response units were seen in the town centre on Tuesday

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plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/met-office-issues-another-grim-10786122

Feb 01

West Country hit with another grim weather warning : It never ends

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Devon Live Jan 21

Devon dad scoops £3m lottery prize after making unexpected detour: Sean's life changed forever when he couldn't find anywhere to park

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devonlive.com/news/devon-news/flood-alerts-storm-chandra-lashes-10778251

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Devon Live Jan 26

Flood alerts as Storm Chandra lashes Devon - full list : Flooding is possible tonight

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The Herald

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Flood alerts as Storm Chandra lashes Devon: Flooding is possible tonight

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NHS staff to work from Cambridge probation office to cut reoffending: NHS clinicians will screen offenders in Cambridge, Middlesbrough and Ilfracombe for mental ...

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Devon Live Jan 08

£2 million plan for former sorting office approved: North Devon Council's planning committee back proposals for flats and commercial space

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Tavistock Times Gazette Dec 02 25

Calls for banning of micro shin pads continue across the footballing community: FOOTBALL teams up and down the county have taken the decision to ban the use of ...

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Somerset Live

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Mystery of couple's ashes found in message-in-a-bottle: 'Mum would love this and dad would just be grateful he’s not driving!'

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Tavistock Times Gazette Nov 04 25

Damien Hirst donates painting for Devon Air Ambulance raffle: World-renowned artist Damien Hirst has donated one of his original paintings to a raffle supporting ...

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Devon Live Oct 17 25

Uproar at 50 per cent hike in on-street parking fees: It affects streets across Devon

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Devon Live Oct 06 25

Man caught on camera peeing outside woman's front door: Grim scenes in Devon

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Devon Live Sep 26 25

Greyhound finally finds his forever home after 229 days in kennels: When Kid the greyhound returned heartbroken after being rejected once, the bond was ...

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Devon Live Oct 07 25

Devon town ecstatic as brand new clubhouse approved: It will serve as a community hub for sports and events

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Devon Live Sep 26 25

Woman attacked while out walking her dog at Capstone Hill : A stranger subjected her to a random unprovoked assault

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Devon Live Sep 30 25

Bluffing burglars pretended to be cops during £19K house raid: A neighbour saw two men making a getaway and gave chase

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Devon Live Sep 26 25

North Devon travel company legend has died: He will be greatly missed

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Devon Live Sep 21 25

Devon town by the sea alarmingly compared to 'Chernobyl': The coastal spot has been slated as 'grey and bleak' but can also be 'beautiful'

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Devon Live Sep 22 25

Suspicious behaviour at Devon holiday park under investigation: Police have issued this image of a man they want to speak to

devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/last-minute-devon-carnival-cancellation-10518824

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Devon Live Sep 22 25

Last minute Devon carnival cancellation 'an absolute shambles': Many say the decision was unnecessary

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Devon Live Sep 17 25

Pervert touched himself in churchyard on a Sunday afternoon: He also threatened a passing woman