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Six pubs in Plymouth issued with Covid fines since October 2020 Plymouth City Council has remained tight-lipped about the locations of the venues which have fallen foul of the coronavirus laws on licensed premises Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Never miss a big story in Plymouth again with our daily newslettersInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Som...

The team behind Barnstaple’s Fringe TheatreFest are reaching out to the public for their thoughts on alternative way to host this year’s festival. Due to...

Blackdown House, East Devon District Councils Honiton headquarters - Credit: Archant A view from East Devon Council leader Paul Arnott East Devon District Council leader, Councilor Paul Arnott. Picture: Paul Arnott - Credit: Archant I am indebted to former Conservative District Councillor Ann Liverton of Sidmouth for the structure of this week’s column. Last week in the Sidmouth Herald she stated that all she wished to hear from me was matters of interest to the people of East Devon. Perhaps ...

"This joint action with our police colleagues proves how seriously we are taking breaches of this legislation. It is there to save lives and we will not hesitate to act on any reports of people breaking the law and putting our local community at risk. One of these visits was carried out in the early hours of the morning so businesses breaking the rules should be warned that our officers are prepared to respond out of hours whenever necessary.  "We would also like to take the opportunity to tha...

The Barnstaple Vision document suggests the market, Guildhall and Butchers Row be transformed into a new cultural and commercial heart.  This includes regenerating the market, repair and refurbishment of the Guildhall plus glazing of the arched entrances onto Butchers Row.  The Vision suggests transforming the former abattoir site to establish a new creative community, converting existing buildings and adding new studios around a new public space of the former Corn Exchange to provide fu...

Published: 11:03 AM January 29, 2021    Dont be a slytipper - new North Devon Council campaigns warns people putting out waste wrongly could be unintentionally committing crime - Credit: NDC Putting black bins out too early could see householders hit by the same penalties as flytippers, a new campaign has warned.  North Devon Council is launching a campaign to raise awareness of ‘slytipping’ among residents and businesses – often unintentional acts of flytipping that people may...

Published: 3:39 PM January 15, 2021    Police and North Devon Council officers are stepping up their enforcement of breaches of Covid-19 restrictions - Credit: NDC North Devon Council is teaming up with local police to step up enforcement of Covid-19 breaches.  The government is urging local authorities and police forces to use the powers available to crack down on those who are not social distancing, travelling unnecessarily or continuing to run a business that should be closed.  The pol...

These include helping people to register on the government website, help with food orders and deliveries, collection of medication and hep getting to medical appointments, using local taxi form Driving Miss Daisy.  There is also financial support available for those in serious hardship and ‘friendly ear’ phone calls to ease social isolation.  To help people access these services, there is a dedicated phone line and webform and the council is urging people to ensure their vulnerable a...

The Covid-19 vaccine is delivered to North Devon Leisure Centre in Barnstaple - Credit: Simon Ellery The first people in North Devon began receiving their covid-19 vaccinations today (Tuesday, December 29) at two Barnstaple locations.  A mass vaccination centre has opened at North Devon Leisure Centre, while vulnerable patients attending North Devon District Hospital will also be offered the vaccine.  North Devon Leisure Centre in Barnstaple set out ready to receive the first patients to ...

"Our exciting plans include a project to address the derelict listed building and façade on Boutport Street by regenerating the listed building and providing a new gateway directly from the car park through to Butchers Row.   “We will be seeking to maximise the opportunities within the Pannier Market with options to redefine the space and improve facilities within, which could provide a home for the many artists, creators and makers local to North Devon.   “When combined, these propo...