All across North Devon preparations continue in earnest for what promises to be the most eclectic Festival yet. With less than a month to go until the start of the ninth North Devon Festival large numbers of people are dedicating time and effort towards making it a huge success.

Martyn Thomas, the chairman of the Rugby Football Union, will lead the RFU’s top brass on a fact-finding tour of the South West this weekend in a bid to learn about the challenges facing grassroots clubs in the region.And Thomas hopes the tour will help to dismiss the notion that RFU officials spend too much time locked away from the realities of local rugby in finely furnished Twickenham offices.

THIS year’s Exmouth Festival promises to be a fun-packed, music-filled event for all the family.

With the beautiful scenery, beaches and coastline, North Devon is a great source of inspiration for artists. Everyone who feels the beauty is invited to submit the masterpiece of pen, pencil, paint or pastels…