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February 2021

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  5 great walks around North Devon24-02-2021

  We might still be under lockdown restrictions at the moment, but as the weather gets better and restrictions start easing, we’ll all be…

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  Funds to rejuvenate Barnstaple announced23-02-2021

  Barnstaple, North Devon’s premier town will start to look a little different over the coming years as funding from both the Government and…

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  Meet North Devon’s wild goats23-02-2021

  While we’re all familiar with Exmoor’s Ponies, you might not know that the moor is also home to feral goat herds, which are believed…

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  The roadmap to ending lockdown23-02-2021

  In his statement to the House of Commons today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the government roadmap that outlines how lockdown restrictions…

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  Five things we love about North Devon11-02-2021

  As the UK lockdown continues, we thought we would lighten your day by bringing a little bit of North Devon to you. Travel is not permitted at the…

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  A brief history of Charles Kingsley09-02-2021

  As we can’t travel at the moment, one of the best ways to experience North Devon is through the eyes of other people, like the novelist…

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  Five great North Devon beaches for dogs02-02-2021

  Once lockdown restrictions lift, it won’t just be you that will want to go somewhere different, your four legged friends will too, so here…

January 2021

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  Our favourite shots of Combe Martin22-01-2021

  As lockdown continues, we thought we’d bring the beauty of north Devon to you with some of our favourite photos from Combe Martin. It might…

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  Cathedral, Peter Stiles Solo exhibition at Studio KIND21-01-2021

  Cathedral, Peter Stiles - Solo exhibition at Studio KIND. 15th January – 6th March 2021. Currently open as a virtual exhibition.

  Studio…

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  Five of North Devon’s prettiest villages to make you wish you were there12-01-2021

  As the UK is currently under nationwide lockdown restrictions, we can’t visit North Devon at the moment, so we thought we’d bring some of…

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  Things you might not know about Exmoor’s ponies08-01-2021

  As the UK is currently under a national lockdown and we can’t spend our time visiting Exmoor and scouting out the moor’s famous…

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  North Devon’s greatest parks and gardens05-01-2021

  Please note, the UK is currently under a nationwide lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference, if you are looking…

December 2020

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  Romantic places to stay in North Devon23-12-2020

  Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only. 

  With…

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  Best photo spots in Woolacombe22-12-2020

  Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only. 

  North…

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  Get really wild at Affinity Devon10-12-2020

  Really Wild Planet has opened a new educational encounter centre at Affinity Devon, the outlet shopping centre in Bideford.

  The centre opened…

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  Good foodie breaks in North Devon02-12-2020

  It is a fact universally acknowledged that North Devon’s food and drink is some of the best in the UK and luckily, there are plenty of…

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  Where to enjoy a pre Christmas break in North Devon01-12-2020

  With England’s National Lockdown lifted on 2nd December and Devon entering Tier 2 restrictions, accommodation providers can once again open…

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  White Monday!01-12-2020

  Black Friday started on the 27th, but if you love art and want to support artists at this difficult time, then you might be interested to hear…

November 2020

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  New e-scooter scheme to be trialled in Barnstaple27-11-2020

  North Devon Council has announced that it has been granted a licence by the Department for Transport which will allow it to pilot the use of…

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  Lynton and Barnstaple Railway to appear on Channel 527-11-2020

  The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway at Woody Bay Station, plus other parts of the region will feature on Channel 5 on Friday, 27th November as part…

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  Our favourite photo spots in Ilfracombe26-11-2020

  Whatever the weather, Ilfracombe offers some incredible places to set up your camera, whether you're a pro or just want something a little…

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  Five things you might not know about North Devon24-11-2020

  With the huge amount of history, the wild expanse of Exmoor and being the surfing capital of the UK, North Devon is a fascinating place, but did…

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  Dog friendly beaches in North Devon17-11-2020

  While we don’t recommend that you travel until national lockdown restrictions are lifted, you are allowed to enjoy the region for exercise,…

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  Four great coastal walks for winter12-11-2020

  Currently, England is in the middle of a national lockdown, we recommend that you don’t travel unless absolutely necessary. Government…

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  A few of our favourite shots from around North Devon10-11-2020

  With England in the first full week of our second national lockdown, we recommend that you don’t travel at this time, but that doesn’t…

October 2020

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  Northam named Devon’s Best Churchyard of 202028-10-2020

  Local countryside and conservation charity Devon CPRE is delighted to announce that St Margaret’s Church at Northam is the Winner of this…

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  Netflix film shot in North Devon is now streaming22-10-2020

  A new Netflix film, an adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca, was filmed in Hartland Quay last year and stars Armie Hammer, Kirstin…

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  Exmoor Dark Skies Festival goes ahead this October16-10-2020

  This year’s Exmoor Dark Skies Festival is going ahead as planned with all the individual events being fully risk assessed and with the…

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  Ian Stuart 1st August 1964 – 3rd October 202015-10-2020

   Ian, his wife Philippa and their son, Jake.

  Ian Stuart was born in Exmouth on 1st August 1964. Ian’s mother frequently remarks that he…

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  Ready, Set, Glow this Christmas at RHS Garden Rosemoor06-10-2020

  Tickets for Glow at Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Gardens go on sale today to the general public as the world’s leading…

September 2020

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  Urgent appeal to keep Lundy Island open10-09-2020

  The Landmark Trust has launched an urgent appeal to help safeguard Lundy Island.

  Most of Lundy’s income is earned during the warmer…

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  TripAdvisor names Woolacombe as one of the world’s best beaches 07-09-2020

  Woolacombe beach in North Devon has been named 20 in TripAdvisor’s top 25 beaches in the world – in this year’s list,…

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  Ballet in the harbour07-09-2020

  A group of around twenty ballet dancers came together recently at Ilfracombe Harbour to film a ballet piece they had all learned over Facebook…

August 2020

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  Musical fundraisers in North Devon19-08-2020

  Image: Soul Intention

  With the continuing pandemic a number of events have been cancelled across the county, but a fundraising musical event to…

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  Spotlight on North Devon – suggestions for the best places to stay19-08-2020

  Image: Putsburgh 

  Interested in watersports?

  Love going on long, rural walks?

  Looking for a foodie break?

  Then you might want to book your…

July 2020

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  UK on Cusp of an Almighty Explosion of Summer Colour 24-07-2020

  Rosemoor garden team busy deadheadingto prolong flowering

  UK gardens and green spaces are on the verge of a unique explosion of summer colour as…

March 2020

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  Where to spend Mother’s Day in North Devon11-03-2020

  Where to spend Mother’s Day in North Devon

  Is there a special lady in your life that deserves a treat? Well, Mother’s Day is on the…

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  48 Hours in Barnstaple, North Devon03-03-2020

  48 Hours in Barnstaple

  Barnstaple, the epicentre of North Devon. A social hub. A place of tranquillity. Entertainment. Arts. Connecting North…

February 2020

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  What’s On in March in North Devon25-02-2020

  Things to do in North Devon in March 2020

  Well, February has certainly flown by! Packed full of exciting stargazing, blustery beach walks and…

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  Top 10 Instagrammable Places in North Devon18-02-2020

  Top 10 Instagrammable Places in North Devon

  It’s no secret that North Devon is a photographer’s paradise. We’ve got dramatic…

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  8 Enchanting Gardens & Parks in North Devon11-02-2020

  8 Enchanting Gardens & Parks in North Devon

  Spring, what a time to be in North Devon! The days grow warmer, there’s new life in…

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  9 Romantic Breaks in North Devon 03-02-2020

  9 Romantic Breaks in North Devon just in time for Valentine’s Day

  Charming beach strolls, dreamy countryside walks and delightful evening…

January 2020

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  What's On February24-01-2020

  What's On February

  February may be the shortest month of the year, but there are lots of fantastic events in North Devon to add to your…

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  Top Tips to maximise the adventure in North Devon 20-01-2020

  Top Tips to maximise the adventure in North Devon 

  North Devon and Exmoor is known as England’s Adventure Coast so we wanted to share…

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  Stargazing on Exmoor13-01-2020

  Image credit: Keith Trueman

  Exmoor is well documented for its vast greenery and walking routes but did you know it is also home to…

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  Vegan Hotspots in North Devon09-01-2020

  Vegan Hotspots in North Devon

  You may be taking part in Veganuary or maybe plant-based power is what you’re all about, either way…

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  What's On in North Devon | January 2020 02-01-2020

  Things to Do in North Devon this January

  Welcome to 2020! After the mad rush of the Christmas countdown and North Devon’s New Year…

December 2019

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  9 Things you must do in North Devon this winter19-12-2019

  Winter in North Devon

  When you think of North Devon what do you see? A typical image may be of bustling Woolacombe beach, speckled with…

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  The Best Winter Adventures in North Devon10-12-2019

  The Best Winter Adventures in North Devon 

  Here in North Devon, we’re well-known as a summer holiday hot-spot but just because the…

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  12 Months in North Devon03-12-2019

  12 Months in North Devon

  We’ve come towards the end of another year in North Devon, and it’s safe to say that it’s been a good…