Barnstaple, UK – February 11th, 2025 – After years of abandonment, long negotiations and partial renovation, the future of the sprawling ruin of the former Chelfham Mill residential school in North Devon has been secured by a community initiative, spearheaded by former pupils of the school.
Recognising the unique charm of the site, nestled in a valley surrounded by ancient woodlands...
Tarka Leisure in Barnstaple is expanding its support for mums-to-be in the local community by introducing Bump Boost, a tech driven personalised aqua natal workout.
Despite the NHS recommending a minimum 150 mins of moderate physical activity across the week, a report from the Active Pregnancy Foundation shows the staggering reality with less than 40% of pregnant women feeling they had...
Making sure unpaid carers across Devon are aware of their legal entitlements is top of the agenda on Carers Rights Day this month, following a report earlier this year that evidenced the daily experiences of hundreds of carers in the county and the toll looking after a partner, family member or friend can take on them.
Westbank Community Health and Care’s Devon Carers service has been...
A new community interest company – Inclusion Health Devon (IncluDe) has been awarded the contract to provide primary medical care services to the homeless and vulnerably housed in Exeter and Barnstaple.
Inclusion Health Devon took over the running of the Clock Tower Surgery in Exeter and has now established a permanent service at the Freedom Centre in Barnstaple, following the...
The new Barum Knoll development in Barnstaple has celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the official construction of 105 much-needed new homes.
Situated on land in Pilton, only five minutes’ walk from Barnstaple town centre and right next to North Devon District hospital, this new community being built by local developer, Barratt David Wilson Homes...
Get ready to embark on a journey of imagination and creativity as BRED, an innovative interactive art project, arrives at the vacant shop unit opposite Tarko Lounge in Barnstaple’s Green Lanes shopping centre from 24 to 28 May. BRED, a fictional company, promises to delight visitors with its blend of humour and thought-provoking experiences, challenging perceptions of productivity, value, and...
South West asset finance provider, Ignition, has assisted a new café in Chivenor, Barnstaple, North Devon with the purchase of a commercial coffee machine and grinder.
Point Break has been designed as a hub for thrill-seekers, with an exciting, extreme sports theme. Its three owners, Rob J, Rob and Jodie, are parachuting, skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, surfing and sky-diving...
Police in Barnstaple have begun an operation to tackle local issues of concerns such as drug dealing, speeding motorists and anti-social behaviour.
The Neighbourhood Team, headed up by Barnstaple Sector Inspector Andy Wills, will be carrying out high visibility patrols and using dispersal powers to reassure the public and engage with local people.
Police in Barnstaple are gearing up for another operation to tackle local issues and want to hear your views.
This Spring the Neighbourhood Team intend to focus on crime trends and concerns through reporting of offences and logging of anti-social behaviour (ASB) incidents and are inviting community intelligence from members of the public.
Ali Gibbett, Assistant Manager of the Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) Barnstaple charity shop performed lifesaving CPR when a member of the public suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in Bideford.
Ali’s normal place of work is the DAA charity shop in Barnstaple, however, last October Ali was covering the charity's Bideford shop when she was suddenly faced with an emergency situation soon after...
