Patrons club event, Abbotsham including speaker – historian and author Gareth Streeter Friday, 13 September, 2024 At the beginning of September the Patrons' club held their now annual get-together at The Thatched Inn in Abbotsham, with the help of stalwart Susan Collins who kindly organised the venue, food and raffle. Thank you, Susan! There was a delicious supper and a fascinating talk about Tudor times and power through the ages. It was enjoyed by a very large group, with the room at capacity! Several new... Local News
Torridge and West Devon MP Praises Bideford College Achievements 3rd February 2023 Torridge and West Devon’s MP, Sir Geoffrey Cox KC, paid a visit to Bideford College last Friday to meet staff and students and to discuss the College’s progress... Local News
Conference Catch Ups 6th October 2022 The officer team were all in attendance at this year‘s Conservative conference in Birmingham, catching up with friends from around the region, and enjoying some... Local News
Statement mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II 9th September 2022 We are mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The grief caused by the death of Her Majesty will be unlike anything most of us have previously experienced... Local News
Geoffrey Cox KC MP visits Westward Ho! 21st August 2022 Our hard-working MP, Sir Geoffrey Cox KC, was out and about in Westward Ho this week, talking to business owners on the front again and seeing how the new... Local News
Meeting of the TWDCA executive 6th July 2022 Great meeting of the TWDCA executive, at the newly refurbished White Hart pub meeting rooms, in Holsworthy. Updates from officers and councillors, fascinating... Local News
Save the date – November 25, Winter dinner; very special guest confirmed! 8th June 2022 Save the date – November 25, Winter dinner at a super venue near Tavistock; very special guest confirmed! We are delighted to announce our special guest speaker... Local News
Tell us your views on your local council services 24th March 2022 For residents belonging to the North Devon Council and Torridge District Council, this is your chance to express your views on your local community. Local News
Congratulations to our new district councillor David Turnbull 22nd February 2022 Congratulations to our new district councillor David Turnbull, who last week won Tavistock North. Thanks to everybody who helped, making this our third recent... Local News
Another local Conservative councillor wins, congratulations to Carrie Woodhouse in northam 11th January 2022 We are delighted to announce that the brilliant Carrie Woodhouse has been elected as a district councilllor for Northam on Torridge District Council. A gain... Local News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News