Devon County Council leader John Hart has refreshed his ruling Cabinet following last month’s election victory – and there’s a role in it for Feniton and Honiton councillor Phil Twiss.
Openreach have announced plans to build ultrafast, ultra-reliable Full Fibre broadband to at least three million more homes and businesses across the UK.
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Ranging from rocky and windy walkways along the South West Coast Path to the sandy beaches on the picturesque coastline, the district of North Devon is one of the prettiest coastal areas in the South West of England. In no particular order, here are 11 of the prettiest villages in the district of North Devon
Known as “England’s Little Switzerland”, Lynton is a Victorian town that consists of cafes, tea rooms and small shops. Lying beneath the cliffs of Lynton, the coastal village of Lynmouth is quieter than Lynton, where visitors are able to wander between the ‘chocolate box’ fishing cottages and admire the scenery at the harbour.
A tidal swimming pool lies in wait at Woody Bay
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Swimming in the ocean is one of the joys of summer in Devon and wild swimming has hugely increased in popularity recently. Enjoy our guide to the best beaches to take the plunge this summer
Best for families and swimmers, offering safe waters to swim in:
1) Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe
Three miles of clean golden sand make this award-winning beach a great family day out. Enjoy swimming and water sports, and take a stroll along the beautiful coastal paths.
Lifeguarded daily from April to September
More information: nationaltrust.org.uk/woolacombe. Sat Nav: EX34 7DL
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Devon is as beautiful underwater as it is above. Devon Life highlights the best places to discover our county’s hidden depths with six great places for crabbing, rockpooling and diving
1) Wembury beach - and beyond
Wembury in South Devon is a magnet for wildlife and is thought to be one of the UK s best spots to see marine animals. The beach and surrounding coastline form a Marine Conservation Area (MCA) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), so it s well protected.
Wembury Marine Centre has interactive displays and staff organise rockpool safaris to showcase exactly how special this area is. Recent rockpool sightings have included a long-spined sea scorpion, squat lobster, a Montagu s crab and a shanny. Further out to sea, Hilsea Point and also the wreck of former fishing trawler the Glen Strathallen are popular areas with divers. Expect to see cuttlefish and scallops, as well as bib and wrasse.