North Devon’s MP has urged all MPs in the region to vote for a Liberal Democrat motion in Parliament tomorrow (Wednesday, April 23) calling for the creation of a ‘crumbling hospitals taskforce’ to help fix the area’s NHS buildings. During the opposition day debate in Parliament tomorrow, the Lib Dem North Devon Gazette | News…
The iconic Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is celebrating its 135th anniversary on Monday 7 April, marking more than a century of continuous service connecting the twin towns. Construction began in 1887 and was completed within three years, funded largely by publisher Sir George Newnes. Shocked by North Devon Gazette | News…
Students at Great Torrington School have been pitching ideas on how to make their town a better place to live as part of a democracy event – but their ideas could bear fruit too. The Torridge District Council event for Year 11 students at the school on Monday (March 17) was intended to give them an North Devon Gazette | News…
An alliance of rail groups and specialists will meet in Barnstaple on Friday, March 7, to devise a masterplan for the North Devon line, also known as the Tarka Line. The Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance’s second annual convention will focus on modernising the line and extending it to Bide North Devon Gazette | News…
Aspiring writers in North Devon will have the chance to learn from award-nominated author Polly Ho-Yen as Barnstaple Library hosts a free Writing for Children workshop on Saturday, 22 February 2025, at 12.30pm. The event comes after Barnstaple Library was selected through the All Stories national co North Devon Gazette | News…
Tesco has announced plans to cut 400 jobs as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations. The supermarket giant stated that jobs would be affected at its bakeries, mobile phone shops, and head office in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. To continue meeting customer needs, Tesco said: “We m North Devon Gazette | News…
Registration is now open for the Care for Kids Barnstaple 10k, which will take place on Sunday 8 June. The annual event, hosted by Care for Kids North Devon, offers an opportunity for local runners to support a vital cause while taking part in a friendly, accessible race. The 10k route, starting and North Devon Gazette | News…
As the cold weather sets in, the RSPCA is reminding pet owners to keep their animals safe and warm this winter. The charity is urging animal lovers to take steps to protect their pets, wildlife, and livestock during the frosty months ahead. The nearest RSPCA branch to North Devon is at Little Valley North Devon Gazette | News…
A tree surgeon is going to be allowed to live on land near Chittlehamholt as a traveller. This is the first gypsy and traveller pitch approved by North Devon Council, despite a requirement to provide 15 in its local plan. There were 35 objections and 15 letters in support of the application by Tommy North Devon Gazette | News…
Daren Ainscough, head of retail at North Devon Hospice, explains more about the ways in which local supporters can shop with the hospice this Christmas at one of its 11 charity shops, on the hospice eBay shop, or at its brand new Furniture Shop As the festive season approaches, many of us will be st North Devon Gazette | News…