New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Torridge’s pubs, bars or nightclubs, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them both.

The Hart Inn LLP, at Hart Inn, The Square, Hartland, Bideford was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on December 6.

And The Seagate Hotel, at Seagate Hotel, The Quay, Appledore, Bideford was also given a score of five on December 6.

It means that of Torridge's 87 pubs, bars and nightclubs with ratings, 71 have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.