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This Week in Ilfracombe

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News

Ilfracombe teenager banned from driving after dangerous driving in Hampshire

Harrison Alderton, 19, from Ilfracombe, was given a 16-month sentence, suspended for two years, and must complete a drug rehabilitation requirement and 200 hours of unpaid work after driving dangerous

North Devon Gazette·5d ago
News

New Ilfracombe coworking space to open as a new option for local businesses

The Meeting Hall joins two existing coworking spaces in the town and offers a different option within the town's growing coworking network, aimed at local businesses, homeworkers and teams who want to

North Devon Gazette·1 Oct
Council

Council borrows another £529,000 to deliver 14 social homes in Ilfracombe

Council borrows another £529,000 to deliver 14 social homes in Ilfracombe  Midweek Herald

Midweek Herald·29 Sept
News

Chance discovery unearths long-lost Edwardian Ilfracombe pictures

A random discovery has unearthed a stunning collection of Edwardian Ilfracombe and coastal pictures not seen in more than a century – but they will be going on public display as part of Ilfracombe Pho

North Devon Gazette·29 Sept
News

Plan to convert old Ilfracombe sorting office into homes needs more cash

North Devon Council has given the go ahead to borrow another £0.5m in cash to get plans underway to convert Ilfracombe’s former sorting office into social rent homes

North Devon Gazette·28 Sept
Council

Plan to convert old Ilfracombe post office into homes needs more cash

Plan to convert old Ilfracombe post office into homes needs more cash  North Devon Gazette

North Devon Gazette·28 Sept
Planning

Erection of a storage building, installation of roof-mounted solar panels, external air-source heat pumps, electric v...

Erection of a storage building, installation of roof-mounted solar panels, external air-source heat pumps, electric vehicle charging point & associated works

Devon Council Planning·25 Sept
News

Court fines for street drinkers in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe

North Devon Council has prosecuted two street drinkers for anti-social behaviour and flouting public drinking bans

North Devon Gazette·24 Sept
Council

Ilfracombe councillors question future of Devon shake-up after plans are paused

Ilfracombe councillors question future of Devon shake-up after plans are paused  Midweek Herald

Midweek Herald·22 Sept
Planning

Replacement of existing upvc windows with new to front elevation

Replacement of existing upvc windows with new to front elevation

Devon Council Planning·22 Sept
News

Poignant day as Ilfracombe lifeboat leaves her home for the last time

Ilfracombe has said goodbye to its all-weather Shannon lifeboat of 11 years as the station moves to the smaller and faster Atlantic 85

North Devon Gazette·21 Sept
Planning

Part demolition of commercial premises & erection of upper floor extensions with alterations to enable conversion of ...

Part demolition of commercial premises & erection of upper floor extensions with alterations to enable conversion of first & second floor to two residential units

Devon Council Planning·21 Sept
Planning

Erection of garage with studio above

Erection of garage with studio above

Devon Council Planning·21 Sept
Council

Ilfracombe backs wider maternity campaign as North Devon births stay suspended

Ilfracombe backs wider maternity campaign as North Devon births stay suspended  Midweek Herald

Midweek Herald·18 Sept
Planning

Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 11 (Drainage) and 15 (Highways - Programme) attached to plan...

Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 11 (Drainage) and 15 (Highways - Programme) attached to planning permission 78088 (Demolition of existing agricultural units and erection of 13

Devon Council Planning·18 Sept
News

Pilot gig club launches urgent appeal to replace ageing racing boat

Ilfracombe Pilot Gig Club has just two months to raise enough money to qualify for a Sport England grant, but the clock is ticking

North Devon Gazette·17 Sept
News

Council to buy land for new community woodland in Ilfracombe

An area of land at Slade in Ilfracombe is set to be purchased by North Devon Council

North Devon Gazette·15 Sept
News

Popular pitch and putt is saved but ‘must pay its way’

The pitch and putt at Larkstone in Ilfracombe will be kept by North Devon Council but it should be more cost-effective, a meeting has heard

North Devon Gazette·15 Sept
Planning

Demolition of triple garage & erection of dwelling in garden

Demolition of triple garage & erection of dwelling in garden

Devon Council Planning·15 Sept
Planning

Erection of a garden storage building and associated works

Erection of a garden storage building and associated works

Devon Council Planning·14 Sept
Planning

Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 7 (Archaeological Post Investigation Assessment) attached to...

Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 7 (Archaeological Post Investigation Assessment) attached to Listed Building Consent 80160 (Listed Building Consent for works associated with t

Devon Council Planning·14 Sept
News

Get ready for a feast of photography in Ilfracombe this October

The first-ever Ilfracombe Photography Festival will host a huge range of events, talks, walks and much more on October 10-11

North Devon Gazette·12 Sept
News

Free screenings to see The Cycle of Love at North Devon cinemas

Cinemas in Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and Torrington will be showing the new release for free on September 14-15 under the escapes free ticket scheme

North Devon Gazette·11 Sept
News

Sheepdog scared of sheep finds her forever home – away from sheep!

There has been a happy ending with home comforts for a collie at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe who couldn’t bear to be near the woolly horrors that are sheep…

North Devon Gazette·10 Sept
News

Is this the end for popular North Devon pitch and putt course?

Next week will decide the fate of the Ilfracombe pitch ‘n’ putt as councillors decide whether to turn the land over to wildlife

North Devon Gazette·9 Sept
News

Pictures – pirates, music and maritime fun take Ilfracombe by storm

The 2026 Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival had people flocking in to enjoy the free entertainment and activities

North Devon Gazette·8 Sept
News

Free courses available to help Devon adults boost skills and careers

People can access training online and at locations across Devon, including Bideford, Ilfracombe and Exmouth

North Devon Gazette·5 Sept
News

Avast and don’t miss Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival this weekend!

Free live music, children’s entertainment and plenty of community family fun will be talking place in Ilfracombe this Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6

North Devon Gazette·4 Sept
News

Pensioners arrested after allegedly damaging Ilfracombe traffic lights

The pair have been released on bail following the incident at the end of August in Ilfracombe High Street

North Devon Gazette·4 Sept
Planning

Erection of a dwelling and associated works

Erection of a dwelling and associated works

Devon Council Planning·3 Sept
News

Time to nominate your Ilfracombe community heroes and local champions

Ilfracombe’s annual awards ceremony has been given a new name for 2026 – who will be your nomination?

North Devon Gazette·2 Sept
Planning

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 61914 (erection of seven industrial units) in respect...

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission 61914 (erection of seven industrial units) in respect of amended footpath width to the East of the site

Devon Council Planning·2 Sept
News

Pictures – glitz, glam and staying dry at Ilfracombe Carnival 2026

Rain, what rain? There was plenty of good cheer and no wet stuff for revellers taking part in this year’s Ilfracombe Carnival…

North Devon Gazette·31 Aug
News

Meet the magnificent seven seniors still looking for their forever home

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is urging potential adopters not to overlook their older dogs – who still have plenty of life in them yet!

North Devon Gazette·31 Aug
News

Dancers turn heads with disco-inspired routine on the streets of Ilfracombe

Dance collective Switchframe shot their latest film around some of Ilfracombe’s most recognisable landmarks this summer

North Devon Gazette·28 Aug
News

Construction well underway on new social rent homes in Ilfracombe

New social rent homes at the former Bicclescombe Nursery site in Ilfracombe should be completed by next spring

North Devon Gazette·26 Aug
News

North Devon dad on the brink of completing epic world record swim

Neil Gilson from Ilfracombe is about to swim the length of Lake Geneva – if he succeeds he will set a new world record of swimming the 10 largest lakes in Switzerland

North Devon Gazette·24 Aug
News

Milliseconds the difference as Ilfracombe Soapbox Derby thrills the crowds

The podium places were tight in this year’s Ilfracombe Soapbox Derby as people flocked to enjoy the charity action

North Devon Gazette·24 Aug
News

GCSE results day – lots of smiles at The Ilfracombe Academy

GCSE students at The Ilfracombe Academy are ready for their next chapter

North Devon Gazette·20 Aug
Planning

Erection of a forestry storage building

Erection of a forestry storage building

Devon Council Planning·20 Aug
News

Andy Burnham invited to Ilfracombe to ‘see rural deprivation’

Devon County Council’s leader says he has written to the prime minister to invite him to Ilfracombe to understand the effects of poverty in rural areas

North Devon Gazette·19 Aug
Planning

Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 13 (BNG Gain Plan), 14 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Pl...

Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 13 (BNG Gain Plan), 14 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 15 (Notice for the HMMP) and 16 (Habitat creation and enhancement and Completi

Devon Council Planning·18 Aug
Planning

Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of re-pollarding of 3x Sycamore Trees (T1, T3 & T5),...

Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of re-pollarding of 3x Sycamore Trees (T1, T3 & T5), the coppicing of 1x Sycamore tree (T2) and the felling of 1x Sycamore Tree (T4)

Devon Council Planning·14 Aug
News

The Ilfracombe Academy celebrates a great A-level results day

The school has seen some fantastic individual achievements as well as a very high A-level average

North Devon Gazette·13 Aug
News

Bus timetable changes coming to North Devon routes this summer

A wave of bus timetable and route changes will hit North Devon from the end of August, with alterations to services connecting Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe and surrounding villages.

North Devon Gazette·11 Aug
News

Concern is growing for missing Ilfracombe woman not seen for 10 days

Police have appealed for help to find a missing Ilfracombe woman last seen on July 31

North Devon Gazette·10 Aug
News

Body found on North Devon coast is identified as missing local man

Police have confirmed the sad news a body found on the coast is that of a missing Ilfracombe man

North Devon Gazette·9 Aug
News

Ilfracombe has been shortlisted in the UK's first Town of Culture Competition

Great news for our lovely Ilfracombe! We've been shortlisted for the UK's first Town of Culture Competition. Matt Woodley was live in town, so tune in to hear all about this exciting bid that puts our community firmly on the map!

BBC Devon·4 Aug
Planning

Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of statutory clearance inc...

Application for consent for works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of statutory clearance including the coppice of small saplings under the power line and cutting lateral growt

Devon Council Planning·31 Jul