From Pam Newby, Exeter 383262, October 08, 2007

THE winter edition of Devon County Council's free publication 'North Devon Bus Times' is now available.

It provides residents with comprehensive information regarding the different bus operators currently serving the area, many of which are under contract to the County Council.

Services listed in the guide include those to Barnstaple, Braunton, Ilfracombe, Lynton, Bideford, South Molton, Great Torrington, and Holsworthy.

Winter timetables have been introduced on services 300, 303, 308 and 319. The main service between Barnstaple and Bideford, service 1/2, has been revised. Service 3 between Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin has been revised.

Councillor Margaret Rogers, Devon County Council Executive Member for Environment, said: "The winter timetable is a useful source for anyone planning to use public transport to travel to work or for days out."

The guide is available from a number of outlets in the North Devon area, including libraries, post offices and tourist information centres.

For all timetable enquiries in South West England call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 (calls cost 10p a minute from a landline) or visit www.traveline.org.uk. DevonBus publications can be obtained from DevonBus on 01392 382800 or by e-mail to: devonbus@devon.gov.uk Also visit: www.devon.gov.uk/bus

Notes for Editors:

Councillor Margaret Rogers 01297 680384.