Bideford

Police In Bideford Tackle Retail Crime

Police in Bideford, North Devon, have launched a new initiative to tackle shoplifting in the town, as well as the associated problem of handling stolen goods.

Neighbourhood Beat Sergeant Glyn Clark and his team are working with local retail bosses to reduce levels of shoplifting in the run up to Christmas and beyond.

He is encouraging store managers to work more closely with...

Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping goes Christmas mad this weekend

Amid a challenging economic climate for everyone the much anticipated Christmas Market at Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping near Bideford will take place this Saturday and Sunday (12 and 13 November), thanks to Devon based events management business Miss Ivy Events.

With less than six weeks to go, Miss Ivy has pulled out all the stops to ensure visitors can soak up a joyous atmosphere...

Consultation on Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Barnstaple, Bideford and Northam

A public consultation has been launched by Devon County Council today (Wednesday 21 September) on proposals that aim to close the gaps in the cycling and walking network in the Barnstaple, Bideford and Northam area.

The County Council is seeking views on four walking and six cycling schemes across the area, which are detailed online at devon.cc/bbnlcwip .

The draft “...

The Pine Centre, Bideford voted as Surprise Supplies winner

Bideford’s The Pine Centre has been voted as a winner of RGB Building Supplies’ Surprise Supplies initiative and now has £1,000 to spend on materials at RGB Bideford.

RGB had invited businesses from across the region that had been affected by the pandemic to get in touch and explain how a donation would help. Alongside Lanivet Community Centre in Bodmin, The Pine Centre received the...

The Burton at Bideford is recruiting for Trustees

The Burton at Bideford has been a registered charity since 2016 and is currently looking to recruit new Trustees to the Board. As well as a registered charity, the Burton also became an Arts Council Funded National Portfolio Organisation in 2018 and pride ourselves on offering an exciting programme of exhibitions as well as a wide range of other activities including developing educational...

Quill & Ink artist joins Bideford online graphic novel team

An online comedic novel by Bideford author Tidy Eye called "I Hate Drunk Monkeys" is welcoming a unique new artist to its team this week.

Ronnie Wreath, who impressed the author and filmmaker his ink and Crow quill abilities, yes you heard that right, has hired Ronnie to scratch out his character's further escapades.

Ronnie is an illustrator, designer, and visual...

Woman seriously injured in collision

A 78-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries after being in collision with a van in Bideford on Thursday, 12 December, 2013.

The woman was walking her dog in Eastbourne Terrace in Westward Ho! at around 3pm when she was in collision with a Vauxhall Combo van.

She sustained a serious head injury and was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth by air ambulance. The woman...

Rural consultancy appoints new farming consultant

Haines Watts Rural Business LLP, sister firm to Bideford-based Chartered Accountants Haines Watts North Devon LLP announce the appointment of Lucy Thomas as a farming consultant. Rural Business LLP agricultural consultants assist with decision making in response to ever-changing agricultural market conditions and cover all aspects of farm business management with clients across the South West...

Chartered accountants appoint new partner

Bideford-based chartered accountants, Haines Watts North Devon LLP, announce the promotion of 34 year old Matthew Melksham to partner bringing the firm to a seven-strong partnership. Matthew started his career in his home City of Bath working in the catering and hospitality trade which provided him with real hands-on experience in business and a strong customer focused approach. Six years...

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