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Bluetongue Outbreak
04-08-2026 13:25 Some information relating to the Bluetongue Outbreak  Bluetongue is a notifiable disease affecting ruminants (like cattle, sheep, goats and deer) and camelids (like alpacas and llamas) - it does not ...
Government announces four new unitary councils for Devon
04-08-2026 13:20 The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Devon.   From 1 April 2028, Devon will be made up of four unitary cou...
NDDH birth services temporary changes
29-07-2026 20:54 Notification of potential and temporary suspension of births at North Devon District Hospital   Following a review of medical staffing levels and professional advice from clinical leaders, the Royal...
Seashore Scramble, Pirate Day and a Sandcastle Competition are just some of the Free Family Fun Events with the Northam Burrows Rangers This Summer!
26-07-2026 11:57 Are you looking for something to do with the children this summer holiday? Take a look at what's going on at Northam Burrows!   The enthusiastic team of rangers have free events running every Tuesda...
Residents invited to help shape new local plan for North Devon and Torridge
01-07-2026 20:19 People across North Devon and Torridge are being invited to help shape the future of the area, as its district councils start work on a new local plan.   Through the People and Place project, North ...
Westward Ho! beach receives the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Award for the 23rd consecutive year!
12-06-2026 14:54 Westward Ho! beach has once again secured both the Blue Flag and Seaside Award for the 2026 summer season. This marks an outstanding 23 consecutive years of achieving Blue Flag status.   The Blue Fl...