North Devon Council is reminding residents to prepare for changes to waste and recycling collections over the festive period. Adjusted schedules will be in place from Wednesday 24 December through to Saturday 3 January, with normal services resuming on Monday 5 January 2026.

A brand-new brochure highlighting Christmas events across Barnstaple has been produced by the Flourishing Barnstaple team and will be available free of charge from Monday 24 November and available online from Friday 21 November at www.barnstaple.co.uk.

Final proposals to reshape and reimagine the future of local services in Devon are set to be formally considered by councillors later this month.

North Devon’s acclaimed 60-piece orchestra, North Devon Sinfonia, will once again bring festive cheer to Barnstaple Pannier Market when they return for their annual Christmas concert on Saturday 20 December at 7pm.

Businesses across northern Devon are being invited to a special event where they can find out how they can be involved in opportunities arising from a key review of Britain's defences.

An independent review of North Devon Council has praised its staff and leadership, and its dedication to improving outcomes for residents.

Residents are being invited to have their say on the future use of three marine facilities in North Devon.

Two men have been given Criminal Behaviour Orders for antisocial behaviour at court following successful prosecutions from North Devon Council.

Families are invited to step into a world of spooky fun this Halloween as Yeo Valley Woodland hosts its spooktacular family fun event on Sunday, 26 October, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

The Northern Devon Flourishing Culture Awards are returning in 2026 and businesses are being invited to help make the event even bigger and better.