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Devon Local Government Reorganisation plan.
Final proposals to reshape and reimagine the future of local services in Devon are formally considered by councillors. Reimagining Devon: Believe in Better has been published by seven of Devon’s district councils, outlining a new model for local government to … Continue reading
Posted in Local Business, Local People
Tagged devon, Devon 4-5-1 plan, local government, Torridge District Council
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Plan for a greener Festive Season.
With the festive season fast approaching, Torridge District Council is encouraging residents to think ahead and make choices that reduce waste this Christmas. By planning early and shopping smart, we can all do our bit and even save money along … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Local People
Tagged Christmas, TDC, Torridge District Council
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Free parking days, Bideford & Torrington.
The festive season is an important trading period for businesses and Torridge is in the lucky position of having many high quality and unique independent retailers right on its doorstep. To support consumers and business owners and in partnership with … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Local Business
Tagged Bideford, free parking, Great Torrington, Small Business Saturday
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The Coastal Rivers Project.
A pioneering partnership between the North Devon World Surf Reserve (NDWSR), the National Trust, Earth Action North Devon (EAND) and the Save the Waves Coalition is driving an ambitious effort to restore and protect North Devon’s rivers, beginning at Combesgate, … Continue reading
Children’s Hospice S.W. Christmas appeal.
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New water bottle refill station on the Burrows.
Torridge District Council have installed a new water bottle refill station at the Northam Burrows Visitor Centre to help tackle plastic pollution. The refill station was part funded and supplied by Our Only World, a Cornish based charity set up … Continue reading
Posted in Environment
Tagged Northam burrows, Our Only World, Torridge District Council, water bottle refill
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Bideford Town Band Christmas events.
Bideford Town Band Carol Playing during December Bideford Town Band are pleased to be playing Christmas Carols for the community to enjoy getting in the festive spirit. Saturday mornings and Christmas Eve in Mill Street 10.30am to 12 noon Saturday … Continue reading
Shopping? Remember Butchers Row this Christmas.
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Shipping Notes No. 247 (October).
Bideford Quay. Oldenburg has completed her crossings to Lundy for this year. Now off to Sharpness for her annual drydocking. Yelland Quay. No shipping this month. Appledore – in port. Helen B – (Ex- Aramis 2004, Helen G ’10); built … Continue reading
One Hundred Years ago – November 1925.
E H Hopcraft, 1 Mill Street, Bideford – addition of Ladies’ Saloon; G Hopson & Son, 24 Mill Street, Bideford – the Nersag Mattress Support. Posting Stables, Orchard Hill, near Bideford – horses, carriages, carts, harness, implements for sale by … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local People
Tagged Bideford, Bideford archives, Bideford Gazette
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