Monthly Archives: April 2026

Crisis & Resilience fund launches, from 27th April.

Posted on 22/04/2026 by Tango Alpha

Torridge District Council has announced today (Tuesday 21 April) 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, will replace the … Continue reading →

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£210,000 refurbishment to play areas

Posted on 22/04/2026 by Tango Alpha

Torridge District Council is pleased to announce that four play areas in East-the-Water, Bideford; Hartland and Winkleigh have recently been opened following £210,000 worth of refurbishment works. At Pollyfield, East-the-Water, Bideford, the Council has worked in partnership with the Pollyfield … Continue reading →

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Barnstaple Library tackles tech waste.

Posted on 17/04/2026 by Tango Alpha

Libraries in Devon Tackle Tech Waste And Fight Digital Poverty. Five new electronics and tech donation points are launching in libraries across Devon. People will be able to bring tech items they no longer use to be refurbished. Once refurbished, … Continue reading →

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Northam Neighbourhood Plan proposal – additional consultation.

Posted on 17/04/2026 by Tango Alpha

The Northam Neighbourhood Plan proposal, as submitted to Torridge District Council in accordance with Regulation 15 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), establishes a vision for the evolution and long-term sustainability of Northam and provides policies and … Continue reading →

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Who’s looking after your pet(s) while you’re away?

Posted on 11/04/2026 by Tango Alpha

Going on holiday is one of life’s great pleasures, yet for pet owners it can be a bit of a headache. For those who don’t have friends and family who are happy to take care of their animals whilst they … Continue reading →

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Shipping notes No. 252 (March).

Posted on 03/04/2026 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay. On the 19th March the Oldenburg returned after drydocking at Sharpness.   Yelland Quay. No shipping.   Appledore.  In port – ?? Svealand – built 2001; flag Antigua & Barbuda; arrived 2/3, sailed 3/3 ; discharged 3,000 tons … Continue reading →

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Bideford Film Society events – April.

Posted on 02/04/2026 by Tango Alpha

Please also see our website www.bidefordcinema.org.uk All showing at The Theatre, Kingsley School. * * * * Fuze. (15) 96 minutes. Friday & Saturday 24 & 25 April at 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm) An unexploded WW11 Bomb is discovered on … Continue reading →

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