Monthly Archives: June 2008
Classrooms burnt to a crisp. Again!
A fire yesterday Masters at Hill Hedge College have taken what has been seen by some as the inevitable step of finally removing Alchemy from the Curriculum as yet another classroom goes up in flames. Barry Trotter reports: Three fire … Continue reading
Future looks bleak for Marland Cake Mines
Marland Cake Miners Yesterday The Future of the Marland cake mines hangs in the balance as New European Health and Safety regulations for mining come into force next month. Fishleigh Barton reports: The new rules outlaw the use of traditional jelly … Continue reading
Bus Stop Wars
Horns Cross Yesterday Some big logs have been thrown on to an old smoldering fire of inter-village rivalry this week with the opening of the a new Bus Shelter in Horns Cross. Barry Trotter reports: Not wishing to be upstaged by the recently … Continue reading
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Vicar Beats Credit Crunch
The Rev Scaffold & his remarkable car ‘Betty’ yesterday. Bradworthy Vicar The right reverend Tom Scaffold thinks he may have found a way to beat the credit crunch and the soaring price of oil based derivatives. Ash Jellmi reports: The … Continue reading
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Close Encounter Over Braunton Burrows
The remarkable shot taken by Sgt Harris Startled Chivenor Yellow Taxi Pilot Flt Lt H Milton of ‘B Flight’ got more than he bargained for during a training exercise over Braunton Burrows at the weekend. Barry Trotter reports. Flt Lt … Continue reading
Hedge Dusting Under Threat
Hedge Dusting yesterday. Holcombe Rogus Reports: The long tradition of West Country Hedge Dusting could be coming to an end unless new blood is brought on board & the craft is revitalised according to a N.D.H.D.A (North Devon Hedge Dusters … Continue reading
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ETW Theme Park Gets Go Ahead
An artists impression. Barry Trotter reports: Porridge District Councils Planning Committee last night approved plans to redevelop a brown field site in East The Water, Bideford, as a new Family Theme Park. The park, which will be along the lines … Continue reading
Traffic Chaos Beckons
Some double yellow lines yesterday. Ash Jellmi Reports: Weeks of traffic chaos beckon just as the holiday season gets under full swing with news that South West Low-ways are set to embark on a massive programme of works on the North Devon road … Continue reading
Defra Mole Survey Begins
A mole, yesterday. The Bradworthy chapter of Defra start their annual Mole census this week starting with all North Devon Farms named A-F. However due to new EU regulations Landowners are now legally obliged to either bring in their moles … Continue reading
Jackson 5 Play Secret Gig
The Jackson 5 New Appledore residents the Jackson 5 played a secret gig last night much to the delight of bemused diners & drinkers at the Boathouse in Instow. Brian, George, Ringo, Paul & Tito, world renowned as the J5 appeared … Continue reading
