Mayor defends Verity statue
The Mayor of Ilfracombe has spoken out after hearing constant criticism that the Verity statue in the town endorses teenage pregnancy.
Verity rising?
A controversial statue by Damien Hirst is on the verge of being hoisted into position in Ilfracombe
Damien Hirst's 'Verity' arrives in Devon
The people of Ilfracombe are now the custodians of a giant Damien Hirst sculpture
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Capsized boat in Ilfracombe harbour
An Ilfracombe lifeboat and the coastguard resuce team were called out to a boat that had capsized in Ilfracombe harbour this evening. One man was on board and has now been recovered. The boat is now being pumped for water and an investigation into what happened will begin.
Video: Damien Hirst sculpture planned for Ilfracombe
Watch Seth Conway's report on the possible 20 metre high sculpture for Ilfracombe here:
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Council receive Hirst statue plans
North Devon Council has confirmed it has received a planning application for a sculpture by local artist Damien Hirst, to be erected in Ilfracombe.
The 20 metre statue would be located in the pier area of the harbour.
Local people have until July 26th to comment on the application.
– Councillor Mike Edmunds, Executive Member for Strategic Planning and Development, IlfracombeThis application will be considered as part of our usual planning process.
There will be opportunities for members of the public to comment on the application during the public consultation period.
They can do this either online, by email or by post, before 26 July 2012
Damien Hirst plans 65ft pregnant woman statue in Ilfracombe
A 65 ft statue of a pregnant woman holding a sword could be built in a Devon town.
The sculpture is designed by artist Damien Hirst who wants to erect it in a car park at Ilfracombe harbour.
Hirst has told councillors they can have the statue on loan for 20 years if they grant him planning permission.
Ilfracombe councillor welcomes apology from William Shatner
Councillor Paul Crabb wrote to invite Hollywood star William Shatner to Ilfracombe after he claimed the North Devon town was "laced with prostitution" on the BBC show, Have I Got News For You. The former Star Trek actor emailed him to apologise for singling the town out.
William Shatner apologises for Ilfracombe insult
Star Trek actor William Shatner has apologised after claiming that a North Devon town is "laced with prostitution".
He mispronounced the name of Ilfracombe when hosting the BBC show Have I Got News For You last month and followed up with the comment.
Ilfracombe town councillor and former mayor Paul Crabb wrote to Mr Shatner's agent to invite him to visit the resort. It was then that the actor emailed to say sorry for singling the town out.
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Campaign against dog mess in Ilfracombe
A campaign starts today to reduce the amount of dog mess in Ilfracombe. Dog owners on the streets will be offered poop scoop bags and advice.
Ilfracombe named the UK's first 'courteous town'
A town in north Devon has been named as the UK’s first 'courteous town'. More than a hundred businesses in Ilfracombe took part in a new programme that recognises traders for their politeness.
The town’s success means the pilot could be rolled out to other areas keen to take part. Ann Widdecombe presented the Ilfracombe’s mayor with an award from the National Campaign for Courtesy recognising the town’s achievement.
