Ilfracombe News

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See what's on in Ilfracombe. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.​

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North Devon Gazette News

  • Major energy efficient works completed at North Devon Crematorium
    by Tony Gussin on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am

    An £80,000 solar panel array at North Devon Crematorium will help reduce its carbon foot print and save money, says North Devon Council Works to improve energy efficiency at North Devon Crematorium in Barnstaple are now complete with the installation of a new solar panel array on the cremator

  • Talented saxophonist takes the stage in Appledore with local jazz band
    by Tony Gussin on December 4, 2025 at 8:15 pm

    The Michael Wright Quartet with sax player Emanuel Segun Atyobi will be at North Devon Jazz Club in the Beaver, Appledore, on Monday, December 8 A local band led by bass player Michael Wright and featuring saxophonist Emanuel Segun Atyobi will be next up at North Devon Jazz Club in The Beaver

  • Free training courses for Devon residents looking to transform their careers
    by Tony Gussin on December 4, 2025 at 5:14 pm

    The Train4Tomorrow scheme delivered by Devon County council is once again running free Skills Bootcamps for those seeking to learn new skills to get a job or change career People across Devon who are seeking work or looking to kick start a new career are being invited to take advantage of the

  • Bideford water fountains will be squirting again by next spring
    by Tony Gussin on December 4, 2025 at 2:40 pm

    Work is underway to get the water fountains on Bideford Quay going again after being out of action for a decade Work has begun on a £60,000 project to bring the Bideford Quay water fountains back to life after more than 10 years. The Torridge District Council (TDC) project is expected to be c

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Ilfracombe Town Council

  • Community Car Service Closed for Christmas
    by Neil Ingram on December 1, 2025 at 2:17 pm

    Ilfracombe Community Car Service will be closed from noon on 24th December and back open for business at 9am on 5th January. A massive thank you to all of our volunteer drivers and seasons greetings […]

  • Ilfracombe Center Closure dates Festive Season 2025
    by Neil Ingram on December 1, 2025 at 2:12 pm

    📣The Ilfracombe Centre will be closed from Noon on 24th December and re-open at 9am on 2nd January. 🎅 🤶Merry Christmas from all the Staff at Ilfracombe Town Council and One Ilfracombe The […]

  • Have YOUR say in the future of YOUR libraries
    by Neil Ingram on December 1, 2025 at 1:11 pm

    Our libraries’ next chapter starts with you! Devon County Council are launching a 12-week public consultation to help shape the future of libraries across Devon. Why now? Library budgets have been […]

  • Official Statement from Ilfracombe Town Council
    by Neil Ingram on November 7, 2025 at 2:38 pm

    Ilfracombe Town Council is aware of recent public concern surrounding an increase in rough sleeping within the town, particularly along Ilfracombe High Street, this has been reported to the dedicated […]