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…

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…

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…