People across North Devon and Torridge are being invited to help shape the future of the area, as its district councils start work on a new local plan.

Two people have been fined at court for fly-tipping offences, following successful prosecutions from North Devon Council.

A tree surgeon and four residents of a Barnstaple street have been fined at court for damaging woodland trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) following a successful prosecution from North Devon Council.

Two people from Snapper have been handed suspended prison sentences for continued failure to comply with a planning enforcement notice.