http://www.northdevon.com/news/Up to date news from North Devon and Exmoor(C) North Devon and Exmoor240http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlen-gbWed, 19 Oct 2011 10:06:33 GMTWed, 19 Oct 2011 10:06:32 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Broomhill-Sculpture-Prize-Winners.aspxFollowing 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. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:06:32 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North-Devon-Food-Drink-Award-Winners.aspxNorth 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.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:13:13 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North-Devon-Journal-Business-Awards.aspxNorth Devon+ congratulates three of its members for success at the inaugural North Devon Journal Business Awards.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:43:09 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Spookiest-pub-in-Devon.aspxThe Thatched in at Abbotsham must surely win the title of spookiest pub in Devon. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:16:54 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North-Devon-Surf-Cycle-Bus.aspxAfter 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+. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:49:18 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North-Devon-Foodfest-2011.aspxOver 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.Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:20:35 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Michael-Caones-at-foodfest-2011.aspxMichael Caines, who has cooked at Downing Street as well as for the Queen will be donning his chef?s whites in Barnstaple?s Pannier Market as part of a team of outstanding chefs who will be appearing at the third North Devon FoodFest (Sunday 16 October 10am-3pm), Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:55:43 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North-Devon-Drinks-Producer-Wins-Award.aspxCongratulations 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.Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:25:58 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/duck-mans-best-friend.aspxMeet the duck who follows his owner everywhere, even to the pub!Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:12:51 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North-Devon-Girl-Power.aspxTwo 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. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:47:43 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Sculpture_Exhibition_North_Devon.aspxFor 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.Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:15:44 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Bondi-Rescue-Boys.aspxThe boys from Bondi Rescue arrive in North DevonWed, 27 Jul 2011 15:24:32 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/pop-up-restaurant.aspx20th JULY will see a pop up restaurant deliver modern British cooking.Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:00:09 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Ilfracombe-Maritme-Festival.aspxThe 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. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:45:38 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Surf-Cycle-Bus-North-Devon.aspxThe 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.Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:24:46 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Antiques-Roadshow-filming-in-North-Devon.aspx 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. Tue, 31 May 2011 10:53:46 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Atlantic-Watersports-Games-2011-update.aspxNorth 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. Wed, 25 May 2011 15:12:04 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Ilfracombe_prepares_for_cruise_liners.aspxIlfracombe 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. Mon, 23 May 2011 07:17:13 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Libbear_Barton.aspxNorth 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.Wed, 18 May 2011 14:50:04 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Follow_The_Tarka_Trail_on_Foot.aspxEnjoy the beauty of the North Devon Countryside in a 9 day/10 night walking tour tracing the travels of Henry Williamson's much loved ?Tarka the Otter?. The coach will leave Boston on 28th September to travel to North Devon and facilitate pickups on route. There is also the option to join the walks from North Devon. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:19:31 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/James_May_Filming_in_North_Devon.aspxNorth 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.Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:14:06 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North_Devon_Business_Shortlisted_Awards.aspxLibbear 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. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:47:32 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North_Devon_Host_Watersports_Games.aspxNorth 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.Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:01:53 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North_Devon_Gardens_In_the_News.aspxThe Lady's Clemmie Hambro's features North Devon's finest gardens in The Lady Magazine (8th March)Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:34:30 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/first-otter-North-Devon.aspxStaff 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.Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:22:39 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North_Devon_Movie_Bus.aspxNorth Devon's Movie Bus is to star in a new BBC 2 daytime series on Britains's film heritage to be shown this summer.Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:50:53 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/John-Craven-Countryfile-unveils-Surfbus.aspxNorth 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.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:16:41 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Sweet-Taste-Of-North-Devon-Success.aspxCranfields 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.Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:58:04 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North-Devon-Awards-Finalists.aspxNorthdevon.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.Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:55:58 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North_Devon_Award_Winner.aspxMon, 14 Feb 2011 08:58:59 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/North_Devon_SW_Tourism_Awards_Winners.aspxNorth 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. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/new-website-for-north-devon-exmoor.aspxNorth 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).Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:10:14 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/paradise-in-south-west.aspxHere'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.Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:55:23 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/Guide-to-best-beaches.aspxDevon'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. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:33:44 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/north-devon-military-wedding.aspxTHE 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 fianc?e 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. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:18:30 GMThttp://www.northdevon.com/news/default.aspxThu, 23 Sep 2010 13:45:21 GMT