Whats on in Devon – Local News
Devon to get more electric buses thanks to multi-million Government funding
The latest £7.5m from the Department of Transport will provide 90 new electric buses for Devon Around 90 new zero emission buses are to be rolled out on the streets of Devon after £7.53million was awarded to the county council. The latest Department for Transport investment is part of an expa North Devon Gazette | News…
Barnstaple will be marking International Women’s Day this March
An International Women’s Day Exhibition is being hosted by Barnstaple Town Council this march and Barnstaple Soroptimists will be taking to the streets to raise awareness The lives of remarkable local women from across history to the present will be celebrated with a special International Wom North Devon Gazette | News…
Campaigners hope developers are “having second thoughts” on giant Holsworthy solar farm
Beacon Solar Ltd has paused its 100MW Holsworthy Beacon solar farm proposal, withdrawing from the Planning Inspectorate process, as local campaigners and CPRE urge developers to reconsider plans that would span 2,700 acres of Devon farmland and face widespread opposition from residents and parish co North Devon Gazette | News…
MP says government has ‘pulled its punches’ on water reform for North Devon
The new Water White Paper unveiled by the Government does not do enough to bring in the changes needed to protect North Devon’s coast and rivers, says local MP Ian Roome North Devon’s MP has criticised the Government’s new Water White Paper, warning it fails to deliver the ‘fundamental change North Devon Gazette | News…
Learn new things and meet new people with Northam Burrows volunteering programme
People are invited to join various winter volunteering events to carry out vital conservation work around Northam Burrows and Westward Ho! Volunteers who would like to give back to nature, do something useful in their local area and learn new skills are invited to spend some time on Northam B North Devon Gazette | News…
A Christmas message to North Devon from Ian Roome MP
Ian Roome MP thanks NHS staff, volunteers and communities across North Devon this Christmas As we head into Christmas, I want to begin with a simple message: Merry Christmas, North Devon! It’s been a full-on year, and I’m genuinely grateful for the kindness and support shown across our commun North Devon Gazette | News…
Why I’m charity shopping with North Devon Hospice this Christmas
Shelby Lack at North Devon Hospice explains why she does all her Christmas shopping in its charity shops Right, confession time. I work for North Devon Hospice, so you might think I’m biased about charity shopping. But honestly? Even if I didn’t work here, I’d still be doing all my Christmas North Devon Gazette | News…
Devon set to be a trending staycation destination in spring 2026, new study reveals
With many Brits already looking forward to the warmer weather of spring, Google searches for ‘spring breaks UK’ have soared by 50%. In light of the surge in searches, UK…
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Devon Live
- Exeter road closures and diversions in March and April
by newsdesk@devonlive.com (Miles O'Leary) on March 14, 2026 at 6:00 amA number of routes are affected
- Devon funeral notices: Touching tribute to much loved woman
by newsdesk@devonlive.com (Miles O'Leary) on March 14, 2026 at 6:00 amJosephine will be greatly missed
- Devon neighbours celebrate £1m Postcode Lottery win
by newsdesk@devonlive.com (Molly Seaman) on March 14, 2026 at 6:00 am'It'll be cream teas all round'
- Darts Farm seeks licence to host glitzy summer ball
by newsdesk@devonlive.com (Miles O'Leary) on March 14, 2026 at 6:00 amIt's set to take place in June
- Woman raped by Devon man nearly 50 years ago remembers horrific attack 'like it was yesterday'
by newsdesk@devonlive.com (Shannon Brown) on March 13, 2026 at 8:40 pmA DNA breakthrough means David Sharp can finally be brought to justice
Devon Live – What’s On
- 'Hidden gem' South West beach with golden sands and crystal-clear waters
by newsdesk@devonlive.com (Katie Timms, Natalie King, Millie Bull) on March 14, 2026 at 6:00 amThis four-mile stretch of National Trust beaches near Sandbanks offers stunning views of Old Harry Rocks and welcomes dogs year-round
- 'I'm a gardening expert - plant these three bulbs now for stunning summer colour'
by newsdesk@devonlive.com (Vita Molyneux) on March 14, 2026 at 5:06 amFor a burst of colour in your garden this summer, these three bulbs can be planted now and will flourish from summer through to autumn in borders, pots and planters
- Alan Titchmarsh says weeds won't take over garden if you follow 5 simple steps
by newsdesk@devonlive.com (Shania King-Soyza) on March 14, 2026 at 12:47 amGardening expert Alan Titchmarsh has assured gardeners that a weed-free garden is entirely possible with just a few simple steps as spring arrives
- Bulbs 'flower tirelessly' if planted now says horticulturist
by newsdesk@devonlive.com (Steven Smith) on March 13, 2026 at 11:49 amEmma Fell said these would give colour right through the summer
North Devon Gazette
- Seven neighbours in North Devon town win big in People’s Postcode Lottery
by Tony Gussin on March 14, 2026 at 6:00 amIt’s lucky sevens for a septet of Northam neighbours who have scooped more than £140,000 each in a People’s Postcode Lottery Millionaire Street £1m jackpot share Seven lucky Northam residents have landed the People’s Postcode Lottery Millionaire Street pot to scoop more than £140,000 each. Th
- Survey finds North Devon residents are running out of heating oil as prices soar
by Tony Gussin on March 13, 2026 at 5:15 pmA survey by Ian Roome MP has found ‘off grid’ North Devon residents are already paying as much as 200% more for heating oil and some fear they will soon run out People buying heating oil and LPG fuel in North Devon are already paying up to 150% more than normal, a survey launched by the Ian R
- Why not ‘borrow’ a real live human at Barnstaple Library from this April?
by Tony Gussin on March 13, 2026 at 3:00 pmNew Human Library initiative is coming to Barnstaple Library from Libraries Unlimited, offering the chance to ‘check out’ a real person to hear about their life experiences A new season of creative events at Barnstaple Library includes the innovative ‘Human Library’ idea of ‘borrowing’ a real
- LIVE: Long M5 delays as air ambulance called to collision
by Ella Sampson on March 13, 2026 at 12:46 pmDrivers warned of major disruption in Devon as motorway remains shut in both directions following emergency response near Exeter. Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a multi-vehicle collision on the M5 in Devon earlier today. The southbound carriageway remai
