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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...
Volunteers Wanted for Summer Conservation Activities with the Northam Burrows Rangers
08-05-2026 19:59 Volunteer recruitment is now underway for this summer's programme of conservation activities and beach cleans across Torridge, led by the Northam Burrows Ranger Team. Residents are encouraged to get i...
New £453,000 funding scheme launches in Torridge to help people facing financial crisis
30-04-2026 22:29 Torridge District Council has announced that a new scheme has been launched in Torridge to help people in financial crisis.  The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) which will open on Monday 27 April, wi...