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Dog restrictions at Westward Ho! beach.
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 Council is reminding people that seasonal dog … Continue reading
Crisis & Resilience fund launches, from 27th April.
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
£210,000 refurbishment to play areas
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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Tagged Hartland, Pollyfield Centre, Torridge District Council, Winkleigh
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Northam Neighbourhood Plan proposal – additional consultation.
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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Tagged northam, Northam neighbourhood plan
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Who’s looking after your pet(s) while you’re away?
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
Shipping notes No. 252 (March).
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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Tagged Appledore, Bideford Quay, River Taw, river Torridge, Yelland quay
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Bideford Film Society events – April.
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
Bideford Regeneration Strategy, 2026 – 31.
The Bideford Regeneration Board launched its Regeneration Strategy on Thursday 27 March at an event for key regional and national strategic partners, business leaders and local representatives at the Royal Hotel in Bideford. Attendees learned about how the new Masterplan … Continue reading
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Tagged Bideford, Bideford Regeneration Strategy
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Great Torrington community website.
The Great Torrington Regeneration Board, with support from Torridge District Council, Great Torrington Town Council and Devon County Council, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned community website, an important step forward in supporting local businesses, organisations … Continue reading
Bideford Water Fountain now operational.
Torridge District Council is pleased to announce that the Bideford Fountains are now firing again. After 17 years of silence, the water fountains on Bideford Quay have been brought back to life, thanks to Government investment through the Rural England … Continue reading
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Tagged Bideford, Bideford Quay, Bideford water fountain, TDC, Torridge District Council
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Old Bideford Library to be re-purposed.
Torridge District Council announced that it has been granted planning permission to undertake the necessary works to change the use of the former Bideford Library to create a multifunctional sport and fitness facility. The proposed development also includes further internal … Continue reading
Shipping notes No. 251 (February).
Bideford Quay. No commercial shipping this month. Appledore – in port. Baltic Sun (built 2022); flag Limasol; arrived 4/2, sailed 5/2; dischaged approx. 3,000 tons animal feed. Yelland Quay. No shipping at Yelland this month. Regards, Norman. … Continue reading
Beaford Archive – the Lost Decades project.
Beaford – The Lost Decades Project. Calling Bideford people! This is an exciting project from Beaford about their community Old Archive. Take a look at the weblinks below and add any details you can to these wonderful old photographs. Discover … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local People
Tagged Atherington, Beaford Archive, Bideford, Dolton, Hatherleigh, Kings Nympton
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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