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Sign up for Faster Broadband
8 February 2012
Devon and Somerset County Councils are working to bring superfast broadband to rural areas but need your help - take this quick online survey and help Devon demonstrate that there is real demand for superfast and improved broadband services.
A night of words, beats and lyrical mastery
6 February 2012
The Queen?s Theatre in Barnstaple is to play host to a night of heartfelt hip-hop on Friday 2 March with a triple bill featuring local act The Breaks Collective and headliners, Dizraeli and the Small Gods.
North Devon Hotel wins Travellers Choice Award
30 January 2012
Brian and Jennifer Steele of Yeoldon House Hotel in Bideford, North Devon are celebrating after winning three prestigious awards in the Tripadvisor 2012 Travellers Choice Awards.
Dancer and the Devil at Landmark Theatre
17 January 2012
Cornish company Rogue Theatre are to bring their mesmerising new theatre show, ?The Dancer and the Devil?- an exotic and erotic mix of dance, music, poetry, prose and circus skills, to the Landmark Theatre on Saturday 18 February.
Chinese State Circus in North Devon
12 January 2012
In their first European tour, the Chinese State Circus is to bring their spectacular new acrobatic show to the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe over two days, from Sunday 5 February to Monday 6 February.
Vote for North Devon in the Coast Awards
5 January 2012
Vote for North Devon in the Coast Awards and you could win £250 to spend at Joules.
Broomhill Sculpture prize winners announced
19 October 2011
Following a successful Summer Exhibition at Broomhill Art Gallery and Hotel in North Devon, the judging panel (comprising internationally acclaimed artists/sculptors Tim Shaw, Rob Ryan, Carol Peace and Nigel Minard -Head of Art at West Buckland) came together this month to select the winning piece.
North Devon Food and Drink Award Winners 2011
17 October 2011
North Devon?s best restaurant, pub, cafe, producer and traditional fish and chip shop were announced at FoodFest on Sunday. Winners joined Michael Caines MBE on stage to accept their awards, to cheers of delight from the crowds.
North Devon Journal Business Awards
14 October 2011
North Devon+ congratulates three of its members for success at the inaugural North Devon Journal Business Awards.
North Devon Surf Cycle Bus a success
10 October 2011
After just 15 weeks in operation, the Surf Cycle Bus has been declared a success by Stagecoach South West, which provides the bus service on behalf of North Devon+.
The Spookiest Pub in North Devon?
10 October 2011
The Thatched in at Abbotsham must surely win the title of spookiest pub in Devon.
Get ready for North Devon FoodFest 2011
5 October 2011
Over 75 local producers will set out their wares when FoodFest 2011 comes to Barnstaple Pannier Market on Sunday 16th October 10am - 3.30pm. See five top local chefs on the demonstration stage, sample locally produced ales, ciders and drinks and enjoy live music and entertainment for all the family.
North Devon Artisan Drinks producer wins award
23 September 2011
Congratulations to local artisan drinks maker Hayes Meadow Drinks Ltd for winning two prestigious regional food and drink awards for its outstanding products just months after it became a limited company.
Duck becomes mans best friend
16 September 2011
Meet the duck who follows his owner everywhere, even to the pub!
North Devon Girl Power Helps Heroes
16 August 2011
Two North Devon women are taking on a gruelling 7 day multi activity challenge covering over 180 miles and over 10,000 feet of air, to raise funds for Help for Heroes. Suzanne Smith and Ruth Bateman will cycle, kayak, climb, abseil, hike, horseride and sky jump, starting at Ilfracombe to Baggy point then Instow, Okehampton, Honiton, Brendon and across Exmoor to Challacombe, before finishing in Barnstaple.
10 Sculptors, 1 Exhibition, who wins - you decide
3 August 2011
For adventure, intrigue and certainly the unexpected, a must visit this Summer is the NSP Exhibition at Broomhill Sculpture Park, near Barnstaple in North Devon. Ten UK based sculptors selected by a top judging panel have been thrust together in a bid to win the 2011 NSP title.
Surf Cycle Bus arrives in North Devon
14 July 2011
The first of two Surf Cycle buses was back in North Devon on Monday afternoon, having undergone a major refit. The buses have been adapted to take water sports equipment and bikes on board. The lower deck has been transformed with racking and the upper deck remains as the seating area and anyone with or without equipment can travel on the bus.
Get ready for Ilfracombe Maritime Festival
11 July 2011
The Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival enters its third annual celebration of all things maritime over the first weekend in September and promises an eclectic mix of more than 50 events staged during the three days.
BBC Antiques Roadshow filming in North Devon
31 May 2011
BBC ONE?s ever popular Sunday evening programme ANTIQUES ROADSHOW will be filming for its 34th series at Hartland Abbey, North Devon, on Thursday, 7th July, 2011.
North Devon+ invites businesses to get on board with Atlantic Watersports Games 2011
25 May 2011
North Devon+ is inviting local businesses and individuals to get involved when North Devon plays host to the 17th Annual Atlantic Watersports Games from the 23rd to 28th July 2011. The Games are set to attract in the region of 60,000 visitors to the area, which could see the local economy boosted by up to £14 million.
Ilfracombe prepares for cruise liner visit
23 May 2011
Ilfracombe is getting ready to welcome two cruise liners after it was chosen as a destination by a cruise ship company. North Devon+, the economic regeneration company for Northern Devon, has been a member of Destination South West for several years. Through this membership they proposed Ilfracombe as the perfect destination for the Cruise Ship Company as part of a Devon wide Initiative.
Libbear Barton takes on the world?s best for family friendly tourism!
18 May 2011
North Devon+ has congratulated Libbear Barton Holidays for winning a top tourism award which places it alongside some of the world?s leading tourism destinations for family friendly holidays.
North Devon+ hosting Top Gear's James May filming
8 April 2011
North Devon+ the Northern Devon regeneration, tourism and business support organisation are project managing the James May 'miniature railway challenge' visit for production company Plum Pictures.
Libbear Barton Shortlisted for Awards
18 March 2011
Libbear Barton has been shortlisted for the Junior Magazine Design Awards for Best Family Holiday. The final judging is being completed in the next few weeks with winners announced mid-April.
North Devon to host Atlantic Watersport Games
17 March 2011
North Devon is set to host the Atlantic Watersports Games in July this year, attracting around 60,000 visitors to the area and boosting the local economy by around £14m.
North Devon Gardens in the News
16 March 2011
The Lady's Clemmie Hambro's features North Devon's finest gardens in The Lady Magazine (8th March)
First spring otter
9 March 2011
Staff at RHS Garden Rosemoor were this week treated to the year?s first otter sighting. As garden staff arrived on Monday an adult otter was noticed frolicking in the lake in the west of the garden.
North Devon Movie Bus
8 March 2011
North Devon's Movie Bus is to star in a new BBC 2 daytime series on Britains's film heritage to be shown this summer.
Countryfile unveils North Devon Surfbus
1 March 2011
North Devon+ will be soon be the first UK resort to boast its own bus service specially designed for Surfers and cyclists. Countryfile?s John Craven unveiled the designs to a group of eager surfers during filming at Croyde bay this week.
Northdevon.com congratulates awards finalists
28 February 2011
Northdevon.com is congratulating two of North Devon?s leading tourism businesses which will be taking on the cream of the UK?s tourism industry in the national finals of the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2011.
Sweet Taste Of Success for Cranfields Foods
28 February 2011
Cranfields Foods a small artisan preserve maker on the fringes of Exmoor is enjoying a sweet start to 2011 after winning a silver and a bronze award at the annual World?s Original Marmalade Awards, held at Dalemain Mansion near Penrith, Cumbria on 12th and 13th February 2011.
Wheatland Farm shortlised for Green Tourism Award
14 February 2011
North Devon SW Tourism Award Winners
16 November 2010
North Devon?s leading tourism businesses are celebrating after being recognised as being the ?best in the west? after winning Gold at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2010-2011.
New website launches for North Devon and Exmoor
8 November 2010
North Devon tourism is to receive a major boost with the launch of a new state of the art destination website which promotes North Devon and Exmoor. (8 November).
Wedding couple set to have day to remember at Castle Hill
30 September 2010
THE lucky couple who won a dream wedding at one of North Devon's most sumptuous venues are counting down the hours. Lance Corporal Andy Thomas and his fiancée Karly Goodman are just one day away from tying the knot at Castle Hill in Filleigh. And the organisers are appealing for local people to come along tomorrow and give them a big send off.
The Telegraph Guide to the best beaches in North Devon
30 July 2010
Devon's northern and southern coastlines are lined with sandy beaches and secluded coves, and while each has a distinct character and appeal, both have spectacular scenery, much of which is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Paradise in the South West
23 July 2010
Here's how Daily Mirror journalist Steve Shaw, his wife, plus their two kids Ella, 12 and Alexandra, 10, enjoyed and indulged themselves on a four-night break in North Devon.
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