Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is appealing to potential adopters living in rural areas, as many of the dogs in its care would thrive in quiet, countryside environments. The team is currently caring for a variety of dogs, all hoping to escape to a forever home in a peaceful rural location. Whether it’s a cou North Devon Gazette | News…
A transportation and companionship service in Barnstaple, designed to support all individuals, especially those who are vulnerable and need assistance to remain independent, will be closing at the end of this year. Driving Miss Daisy Barnstaple, run by local franchise owners Mark and Sharon, has ann North Devon Gazette | News…
Torridge District Council, in partnership with BAM Construction, is reaching out to local tradespeople for the upcoming construction of the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre. An information event will take place at St Mary’s Church Hall in Appledore on Tuesday, 22 October, from 3.30pm to 6. North Devon Gazette | News…
North Devon’s designation as a UNESCO Biosphere places the region among some of the world’s most important natural environments, alongside Yellowstone National Park and the Galapagos Islands. But what does this mean for the area and its residents? ABOVE: Map of the biosphere outline At its core, bei North Devon Gazette | News…
Devon County Council has announced a significant acceleration in road repairs across the county, thanks to an additional £10 million investment in its roads budget this year. This new funding has enabled an extensive scaling-up of repair efforts, addressing critical maintenance needs and tackling de North Devon Gazette | News…
More than £1.6 million has been given to North Devon’s most vulnerable residents over the last three years through the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF). North Devon Council has also added £100,000 of unspent administration costs to boost the cash to support people suffering hardship followi North Devon Gazette | News…
This year’s Bideford Music Days has been hailed as a fantastic weekend by organisers with four stages and more than 60 musicians performing around the town’s Victoria Park area. In case you didn’t get the chance to attend, we’ve put together an online gallery of pictures from the two days of enterta North Devon Gazette | News…
Woolacombe Beach is one of the UK’s and southwest England’s beaches of the year, according to the Times and Sunday Times annual best beaches guide. The 16th edition of the guide is the definitive and most comprehensive list of the UK’s 50 best beaches. Chris Haslam, the award-winning chief travel wr North Devon Gazette | News…
Exmoor Zoo has proudly announced today (July 3) its recognition in the prestigious Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2024 by TripAdvisor. This esteemed award celebrates businesses that consistently receive outstanding reviews, placing them among the top 10 percent of attractions worldwide on the travel North Devon Gazette | News…
A group of 21 police officers and staff from North and West Devon have embarked on an inspiring mission, pushing themselves to their limits in a bid to support local charities through a mountain challenge. Led by Superintendent Toby Davies, the team set out to conquer the 15 peaks of Wales, which sp North Devon Gazette | News…