Local News

The new Barum Knoll development in Barnstaple has celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the official construction of 105 much-needed new homes.

Situated on land in Pilton, only five minutes’ walk from Barnstaple town centre and right next to North Devon District hospital, this new community being built by local developer, Barratt David Wilson Homes...

Plympton Academy, part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, recently hosted its annual Fusion Platform event, a celebration of dance that brings together young people from across the community.

This year's event was a tremendous success, offering students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in dance, exercise, bond with peers and learn about a career in performance....

Share your feedback on proposed additional housing and employment sites across East Devon.

These sites have been submitted for consideration since East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) previous Local Plan consultation in early 2023.

The Local Plan is the key document used to make planning decisions in East Devon, so it is vital that residents let EDDC know what they think of...

Devon is one of the UK’s hottest tourist spots, attracting more than 4.4 million people on overnight trips and 2.2 million on holiday trips annually. However, as most people from around these parts know, a lot of these visits are concentrated during certain parts of the year.

Businesses in the region need to do everything they can to capitalise on peak tourist seasons. This can be...