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Former journalist for @ndgazette and @ndgazettesport. Views are very much my own.

Barnstaple, England
Joined April 2017
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Anyone who thinks the season should restart when clubs have played this amount of games probably needs their head looking at. Roll on 2021/22, when hopefully there will be a degree of normality🤞🏼
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This account will now go back to gathering proverbial dust. Hope everyone is well!
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Well, after nearly five years so begins my last week at the @ndgazette before an exciting new challenge. I’ve been lucky enough to work with some incredible people while covering news and sport. Long live local news.
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After @Official_BTFC’s 8-2 defeat, manager Dean Edwards said he would take the weekend to consider his options. northdevongazette.co.uk/spor…
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Headline says embarrassing. Other words have also been used elsewhere... Report from @Official_BTFC v Willand Rovers northdevongazette.co.uk/barn…
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During these uncertain times, if any parents with children who are going to struggle next week (26th - 30th October) without the free school meals, please text Charlene Hoare on 07940 088673 before 11.30am on the day and we at Torrington Rugby Club will provide a pre-prepared
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We have an incredible sense of community at times in North Devon. It’s so heart-warming, and it’s great to see it being recognised by the main man @MarcusRashford northdevongazette.co.uk/news…
Celebrations on and off the field for @TSide12 last night, who played their first match under their new floodlights at Donnacroft. northdevongazette.co.uk/spor…
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A much-needed win for @BidefordAFC as they progress in the FA Trophy. Report and pics 👇🏼 northdevongazette.co.uk/spor…
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The wait for a league win continues for @BidefordAFC, who left it late again to rescue a point. Report and pictures 👇🏼 northdevongazette.co.uk/spor…
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After an entertaining one at Mill Road, @Official_BTFC are off the mark in the league. 👇🏼Pictures and report northdevongazette.co.uk/spor…
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A point for @BidefordAFC in their first game of the @SouthernLeague1 season. 👇🏼 Report and pictures northdevongazette.co.uk/spor…
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Been a while since I’ve done one of these... Anyway, great day for @Official_BTFC who progressed in the FA Cup with a good win against Helston Athletic. northdevongazette.co.uk/spor…
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Delighted for @_PhilNorman! Fingers crossed he’s in a Team GB tracksuit in 2021. northdevongazette.co.uk/phil…
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Boris Johnson thinks there’s a ‘potential fantastic future’ for Appledore. northdevongazette.co.uk/prim…
H&W Appledore has a nice ring to it. Fantastic news this morning. northdevongazette.co.uk/news…
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Good to be back at the Sports Ground yesterday for @BidefordAFC’s pre-season friendly against @tivertontownfc. First match covered since February 29! Pictures and some words 👇🏼 northdevongazette.co.uk/spor…
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This is huge! Not only do we get to watch football properly again, but clubs will be able to avoid running pre-season friendlies at a loss. northdevongazette.co.uk/spor…
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A high-steak chase...
Runaway cow closes Roundswell roundabout after midnight escape northdevongazette.co.uk/runa…
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Three days since I published of a list of restaurants taking part in #EatOutToHelpOut and this is the only gif I identify with now.
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