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Bideford

Bideford is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon. It is the main town of the Torridge local government district

New vision for beautiful Devon building met with outrage
Bideford
A wave of opposition meets plans to transform Bideford’s historic library into a gym, igniting a debate between preserving heritage and promoting health in the community
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TV spotlight on Devon rescue crew
North Devon
The BBC series follows an RNLI lifeboat team
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Devon hotelier's ambitious bid to save family business
Torridge District Council
Plans to blend heritage and comfort for an unforgettable getaway
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Torridge rejects call for proportional representation
Torridge District Council
In a close vote, Torridge councillors reject a motion for a fairer voting system, sparking a debate on the need for proportional representation in local elections.
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Torridge councillor calls for planning policy overhaul for a rural revival
Torridge District Council
Torridge’s future hangs in the balance as Councillor Rosemary Lock champions the need for updated local plans, advocating for more accessible housing in rural areas to keep our communities alive and thriving
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Devon town's troubles include people pooing in doorway
Bideford
There are calls for more police on the streets
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'Staggering' £15M Devon waterfront development scaled down
Bideford
£700k has already been spent on demolishing buildings
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Torquay United face difficult decision over going part-time
Torquay United FC
Whoever gets the nod to take on the ownership of Torquay United, they are going to have to make some pretty difficult decisions about the future of the club – and clearly, the biggest one of them all is whether Torquay will become part-time or not.
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Devon seafront closed 'until further notice' amid high-tide warning
North Devon
Marine Parade in Instow has been closed and drivers should avoid the area.
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Devon residents told to 'act now' ahead of gale force winds and spring tide
Weather
The Met Office has warned of 'danger to life' ahead of anticipated 75mph winds and huge sea waves
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Devon set for trendy new neighbourhood as locals have their say
Bideford
More open spaces, a riverside walk, a café, and a vibrant community hub are on the horizon
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Nasty and bullying Devon partners every woman should know about
Courts
Controlling, cruel, menacing, angry and violent men have been sentenced at Exeter Crown Court
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Devon court list: Woman admits £65,000 pre-school cash fiddle
Crime
The criminals appearing at the magistrates court in Exeter, Barnstaple and Newton Abbot
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Kathleen Towns banned from supermarkets and begging in Devon town
Bideford
Kathleen Towns, 38, of no fixed abode in Bideford, was sentenced after pleading guilty to a number of theft and public order related offences
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Dog rescued from burning North Devon home
Appledore
Firefighters rushed to the fire on Monday evening, tackling the flames and rescuing a dog overnight
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New Devon rail link could radically transform deprived town
North Devon
Discover how the Northern Devon Railway Development Alliance’s ambitious project to reconnect Bideford to Barnstaple
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Devon funeral notices to 72 loved ones who have died
People
Touching messages have been placed into the funeral notices section
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Easter in Devon: 22 things for families to do including egg hunts, trails and special grottos
Things to do in Devon
You can do everything from taking part in Easter egg hunts to creating your own comic strips and meeting cute animals
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Childcare crisis looms in Torridge amid transport troubles and low wages
Torridge District Council
As Torridge braces for expanded free childcare, a shortage of workers due to poor transport and low pay sparks concerns for the district’s readiness
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From books to biceps as Bideford’s old library to flex as new fitness hub
Bideford
Discover the transformation of Bideford’s historic library into Active Torridge’s latest state-of-the-art leisure centre, where health and heritage lift together
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Devastated Devon campaigners shout "shame on you" after closure decision
North Devon
Devon’s decision to shut down vital mental health services sparked community outrage and fears for the future
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Torridge councillors decry ‘dictatorship’ deal for Devon and Torbay
Torridge District Council
Local councillors voice their concerns over Devon’s devolution deal, fearing unequal power and funding distribution
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D-Day hero who drove Hermann Goering's car marks milestone birthday
Barnstaple
From the battlefields of WWII to a century of life, a true hero turns 100 with a simple Yorkshire tea
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Devon’s lost and forgotten railways remembered
Nostalgia
One landowner was so against the railway he paid people to dig it back up
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