North Devon Gazette

The North Devon Gazette serves as the community newspaper for the regions of Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, and South Molton.

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Premier League push for Kingsley School

5 days ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Tim Herbert

Young footballers from across North Devon had an unforgettable afternoon when former Premier League star Anton Ferdinand visited Kingsley School in Bideford. The visit marked a major milestone for the launch of FC Rise | Kingsley Devon, a new elite football and education programme for 16 - 18-year-olds from The Ferdinand Collective The day began with Kingsley Prep School hosting a friendly round-robin football tournament with Hartland Primary and St Mary’s C of E School.
A brighter weekend for North Devon cricketers

1 week ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Tim Herbert

While it wasn’t a victory for North Devon CC, it also wasn’t a loss, which is some comfort after a challenging start to the Tolchards Devon Cricket League season. Travelling to Heathcoat as the bottom club in the Premier Division, a terrific 71 from Dan Bowser anchored the North Devon innings, with James Tyson (23) and Jack Popham (34) all chipping in for a total of 168/8.
Council’s finances will be in tatters if £130m shortfall goes back on the books

1 week ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

A huge £130million special needs deficit could wipe out Devon County Council’s finances if it is put ‘back on the books’ and anxious councillors are still waiting on a decision from the Government. The council’s audit committee heard the authority would struggle to begin setting its own budget until it knew what was happening over the £130m shortfall, which is greater than the council’s own cash reserves.
North Devon clubs learn their fixture schedules

1 week ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Tim Herbert

We are reaching the point in the summer where football clubs are almost back for pre-season and fixtures schedules are being released for the new campaign. The likes of Plymouth Argyle and Exeter will learn their 2025/26 plans on Thursday, June 26, while Torquay United have to wait until Wednesday, July 9 for the National League fixtures to be released.
Stanbury is top boxer in the South

1 week ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Tim Herbert

Bideford boxer Billy Stanbury is the new Southern Area Super Welterweight champion after a stunning and swift display. Stanbury boxed former Southern Area champion and English title challenger Constantine Williams from London. The fight took place at the Mecca of British boxing, York Hall in Bethnal Green. Wasting no time in the verified arena.
Barum’s schedule for a historic rugby season

1 week ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Tim Herbert

After all the drama of a thrilling title-winning success, pipping Brixham to promotion in a brilliant campaign, Barnstaple Rugby Club now know their schedule for a new season in National 2 West. As well as some local battles with the likes of Exeter University, Taunton, Redruth and Cinderford, Barum also face some epic trips, including Chester, Lymm (near Warrington) and Syston Rugby Club in Leicester.
Swiss lake challenge for North Devon dad

2 weeks ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Tim Herbert

A British father is set to swim the ten largest lakes in Switzerland, including an attempt to break his own world-record, to raise awareness of a devastating childhood neurological condition that changed his son's life at just two years-old. Neil Gilson, 40, from North Devon, was once ranked second in Britain for the 1500m freestyle. A seasoned open water endurance swimmer, he made headlines after completing a 22-hour, 9-minute, 72km world-record swim across Lac Leman in July 2024.
Rain stops play in Devon cricket, but not North Devon

2 weeks ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Tim Herbert

As sure as night follows day, there was always going to be a rain-disrupted Tolchards Devon Cricket League day before too long. The first Saturday in June was it. The forecasted thundery showers came later than predicted but arrive they did and deposited enough to stop most games from starting or terminating early nearly all that did. Just four games in total across the county played to a finish.
Westward Ho! seafront parking chaos has ‘no easy solution’

2 weeks ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

There is ‘no easy solution’ to ongoing parking chaos on Westward Ho! seafront, councillors have been told. The busier months see local social media awash with residents’ complaints of parking on the double yellow lines on the seafront, typically near the Hockins ice cream van, which people fear will lead to accidents. In some cases those parked are people with a disability blue badge and while they are parked legally, many social media commentators believe the location is not suitable.
Rocky wins Young Citizen Award

2 weeks ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Tim Herbert

It has been a successful week for Bideford Boxing Club at all levels. Rocky Grigg won the Bideford Young Citizens Award for his achievements in boxing. Grigg went to 12 fights unbeaten this season, winning the England Boxing Development Championships, Western Counties Title, Riviera Box Cup and won by TKO, whilst becoming a Devon representative. Aaron Bird is now in training for another title fight.