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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 ...
Village Book Box - VOLUNTEER FOUND
22-06-2026 20:04 The Village Book Box - VOLUNTEER FOUND   The old phone box in the village square was converted a while ago to a Book Box for everyone in the parish to swap and enjoy books especially since the end o...
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...
Dog Restrictions Return to Sections of Westward Ho! Beach from 1st May 2026
30-04-2026 22:24 As the days grow longer and the weather improves, many residents and visitors will be looking forward to spending more time outdoors, including trips to the beach. With this in mind, Torridge District...