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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
The podium places were tight in this year’s Ilfracombe Soapbox Derby as people flocked to enjoy the charity action
GCSE students at The Ilfracombe Academy are ready for their next chapter
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
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)
The school has seen some fantastic individual achievements as well as a very high A-level average
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.
Police have appealed for help to find a missing Ilfracombe woman last seen on July 31
Police have confirmed the sad news a body found on the coast is that of a missing Ilfracombe man
NewsGreat 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!
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
Stagecoach has responded to rumours the Exmoor Explorer service between Ilfracombe, Lynmouth and Minehead has been cancelled – and it’s good news
Change of use and conversion of 2nd & 3rd floor offices to 1no. residential maisonette
Retrospective installation of upvc windows
Extension and alterations to dwelling together with associated works
Manchester-based performers Saintz and LZ7 got the summer holiday party started with a recent visit to The Ilfracombe Academy
An Ilfracombe campsite is used to unforeseen guests turning up – but they weren’t expecting bananas to begin sprouting on their doorstep!
Extensions to dwelling to include a balcony together with internal and external alterations
Ilfracombe Soapbox Derby is back on Saturday, August 22 – have you entered your team yet?
A collection including a rare corset display and original hatbox from a former Victorian drapers shop in Ilfracombe High Street have come to light at auction after being hidden for decades
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of reduction to height and lateral spread to the South 1x Scots Pine (T1) and crown reduction to previous pruning points group of 4x Sy
Approval of details in respect of discharge of condition 8 (biodiversity gain plan) attached to planning permission 79653 (Demolition of existing garage building and erection of 2 storey detached dwel
Police have appealed for information to try and find Michael Smith as concern grows for his welfare since he was reported missing from Ilfracombe
Yeo Valley Woodland in Barnstaple and Bicclescombe Park in Ilfracombe have both secured their Green Flag awards for another year
The Athena Learning Trust which runs Bideford College, Atlantic Academy and The Ilfracombe Academy will hand them over to other trusts but says ‘day to day operation’ at the schools will continue as n
When the Larkstone pitch and putt lease ends in 12 months, returning the site to nature is one option that could be considered
A yacht has been recovered after sinking at a North Devon harbour
Modest teenage rescuer Bradley Blackmore, who saved a boy from drowning at Ilfracombe harbour, has been speaking about the incident and how tragedy was only just avoided
People in Ilfracombe has been reacting to the amazing news the town is the only one in the South West to reach the finals for the UK Town of Culture 2028 – which carries a hefty £3m government grant
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of reduction of end weight from selective limbs and lateral spread on south-west quadrant 1x Monterey Pine (T1)
Ilfracombe will now receive £60,000 to try and win the £3m cultural grants jackpot, with two £250,000 prizes also up for grabs
Roly’s Fudge Ilfracombe franchisees have taken over the Barnstaple pantry following the retirement of previous owner Maggie and relocated to a new town centre premises
New report claims a Swansea to Ilfracombe ferry could cost as little as £15 per trip and make the crossing in an hour
Prior notification for the erection of an agricultural storage building
Former Ilfracombe Allied Pharmacy premises is going to be listed via a Clive Emson online property auction this July
Wales & West Utilities will begin work on roads in Ilfracombe from July 13 with a more intensive phase coming for the autumn
North Devon Council is set to create 14 homes in Ilfracombe for social rent only in the former post office and in Oxford Grove
Two inseparable sweet senior dogs are patiently waiting at Dogs Trist Ilfracombe for a new home together
Devonshire Homes, which has developments totalling hundreds of homes in Ilfracombe, Bideford and Yelland has ’10 days to save itself’
Demolition of attached garage together with erection of extension to provide additional living space, modification of driveway and replacement windows
Conversion of loft to include raising of roof and installation of roof lights and integrated solar pv panels, erection of a side extension together with associated works
Ilfracombe’s police inspector moves to allay fears as two youths arrested and another prolific offender is currently in prison
The proposed Ilfracombe Premier Inn has been officially scrapped as the development site is put up for sale
Change of use from former hotel to a single dwelling
Two people have been taken to court by North Devon Council in two separate cases of fly-tipping in Ilfracombe and Barnstaple
Demolition of extension and erection of two-story extension together with loft conversion and associated works
Legend of the Lakes - Neil Gilson from Ilfracombe is bidding to swim 10 of Switzerland’s largest lakes to raise awareness of young son’s rare brain condition
What's OnBecome part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter.
Installation of stand alone frame with defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets for community use
The first ever Ilfracombe Coast Week has been showcasing all the town’s coast and harbour has to offer, from boat trips to scuba sessions and much more
