South West Wetherspoon Announces Sudden Closure of Popular Devon Pub Thursday, October 23, 2025 wetherspoon watergate barnstaple devon pubclosure jdwetherspoon hospitality commercialreasons localnews community JD Wetherspoon has confirmed the unexpected closure of The Water Gate, a beloved pub located on Barnstaple’s waterfront in Devon. The pub is set to shut its doors on Sunday, 9th November. A spokesperson for the chain cited … Read More
Iconic 70ft Tall Chelfham Viaduct to Open for Second Time in 200 Years Sunday, May 11, 2025 chelfham viaduct railway heritage devon lynton barnstaple restoration history architecture Devon’s historic Chelfham Viaduct is set to open to pedestrians for only the second time since its construction in 1896, offering rail enthusiasts and locals a unique opportunity to traverse this engineering marvel and … Read More
Lorry Engulfed by Fireball in Devon Wednesday, April 30, 2025 devon lorry fireball a361 barnstaple firefighters road accident damage closure Spectacular images from Devon capture a lorry engulfed in flames, leading to the closure of A361 near Barnstaple for over six hours. Firefighters battled the intense inferno and are now focused on assessing potential damage … Read More