Sewage dumping in North Devon soars by 89%
Sewage was dumped into North Devon’s rivers and beaches for 39,009 hours in 2023, new figures have revealed.
25 Apr 2024
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Police taking over 22 hours to respond to burglary calls in Devon
Police in Devon are taking an average of 22 hours to respond to burglary calls, damning new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
15 Apr 2024
People with mental health problems kept in the dark after Link Centre closures
Many residents have contacted the county councillor Ian Roome, concerned closures will lead to more hospital admissions and greater pressure on the NHS...
25 Mar 2024
Funding boost for Ilfracombe Pool and Fitness Centre
The pool has been granted £88,347 from Sport England's Swimming Pool Support Fund
25 Mar 2024
Work begins on new car park at Seven Brethren
When complete in August the car park will have 340 spaces and will serve as the new home for Barnstaple Fair...
25 Mar 2024
17,027 pensioners in North Devon to be hit by £1,000 stealth tax bombshell after Budget
This will impact on the estimated 17,027 pensioners in North Devon who pay income tax...
9 Mar 2024
COLUMN: The budget that abandoned North Devon
Last week’s budget highlighted just how poorly North Devon is being treated...
8 Mar 2024
Budget a 'desperate deception' as families in North Devon face poverty
People in North Devon know that their tax bills will remain sky high after this budget...
6 Mar 2024
554,027 four week waits for a GP appointment in Devon last year
Four week waits for a GP appointment in Devon reached 554,027 last year
29 Feb 2024
Dental plan 'too little too late' for 105,553 Devon children not seen by an NHS Dentist
The Lib Dems are calling for a dental healthcare rescue plan to boost the number of appointments.
8 Feb 2024
Devon's schools set to receive a £15.3 million cut to spending power
There are 351 schools in Devon. 283 of which will have less spending power in 2024/25 as a result of these funding cuts.
1 Feb 2024
North Devon's MP refuses to support sewage sickness compensation scheme
"It's shameful that North Devon's MP and this Conservative government have once again put water companies' profits before people's health."
1 Jan 2024