A new exhibition featuring work created by local young people committed to tackling climate change opens at the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon this week.

Following the success of last year’s guide, Flourishing Barnstaple is once again producing and funding the ‘Christmas in Barnstaple’ booklet to showcase the many events, workshops and performances taking place across the town during the festive season.

North Devon and Torridge district councils are calling on their communities to identify potential sites for development, as they work to prepare a new local plan for the area.

Town centre properties in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe can benefit from free pre-application planning advice as part of a new scheme being introduced by North Devon Council.

The North Devon Sinfonia is set to light up Barnstaple Pannier Market on Friday, 19 September at 7:30pm with a spectacular "Last Night of the Proms" concert. This event promises to fill the heart of Barnstaple with vibrant music and patriotic spirit, perfectly setting the stage for the town’s Carnival weekend.

North Devon’s much-loved food and drink festival, FOODfest, will return this autumn on Sunday 19 October 2025 at the Barnstaple Pannier Market.

Grants for local groups, organisations and businesses to organise pop-up events, performances, projects and activities in North Devon this winter are now available.

With the August Bank Holiday fast approaching, North Devon Council is advising residents that their usual waste and recycling collection days will be affected.

The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon and its Development Trust have received initial support* from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its Potted History project it was announced today.

North Devon Plus - economic delivery agency for North Devon Council and Torridge District Council - is inviting local businesses and farmers to take advantage of two fully funded support programmes.