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Volunteering at RNLI Ilfracombe is a family affair Paid Members Public
During Volunteer's Week this week, many charities get a chance to say thank you for the invaluable time given to them by volunteers. RNLI Ilfracombe is no exception. Connected to the station, there is a team of nearly 100 volunteers – committee members, fundraisers, tractor drivers, shore crew, people who welcome
Torridge's entry for Bideford Soapbox Derby starts to take shape Paid Members Public
Torridge Racing, the council's newly formed racing division, has officially announced their entry into this year’s Bideford Soapbox Derby, which is due to take place on Sunday, June 19. Last year’s race was attended by an estimated crowd of around 5,000, watching more than 30 teams’ race
TV chef Chris serves up menu at holiday park's new restaurant Paid Members Public
A new dining concept has been launched at Ilfracombe’s Park Life Resorts with Great British Menu chef Chris Holland working on the menu. The Sea Terrace Restaurant and Bar boasts panoramic views of the coast and serves a variety of fresh dishes to both resort guests and locals alike.
COLUMN: North Devon Homes helps customers with cost of living crisis Paid Members Public
The aftermath of the pandemic coupled with the rising cost of living is making day to day life tough. We know many of our customers have been struggling and as a community landlord, we always work hard to support our residents in more than just tenancy related matters. That’s
COLUMN: Healthy beaches benefit locals and visitors alike Paid Members Public
It is that time of the year when we need to re-double our efforts to ensure that our beaches and water recreation facilities are in tip top condition. The bathing water season started on May 15. The Environment Agency will be carrying out regular tests of water quality at designated
Patrick Kielty to visit Torrington with a brand new show Paid Members Public
Comedian Patrick Kielty will be at The Plough Arts Centre with his brand-new stand-up tour Borderline on Friday 10th June at 8pm. In his first UK dates since his critically acclaimed 2015 live show ‘Help’, he will play 33 dates across the country, preceded by a tour of Ireland which
Three year thirst to end as North Devon Beer Festival returns Paid Members Public
North Devon Beer Festival is back after a three-year absence this Platinum Jubilee bank holiday and organisers are hoping punters have worked up a serious thirst for the festivities after the long dry spell. It will return to Barnstaple Pannier Market on the bank holidays of Thursday and Friday, June
COLUMN: Braunton based charity founder Tom Hewitt and Kelly Slater help a young surfer accomplish her dreams Paid Members Public
Tom Hewitt, founder of Surfers Not Street Children & Braunton-based surfer has helped a surfing prodigy that has been trained by his charity to fund her place at the ISA World Junior Championships in El Salvador at the end of this month. A classmate first introduced Indiphile Osinachi, known by
