South Hams Blog, Local Member & Events News

If you're looking for the latest news and stories about selected local businesses, events and places of interest, you can read about them below. Need inspiration for a day out? Check out our month-by-month Events pages for the all the latest goings-on. Want to find out more about our beautiful South Hams? Then look no further than Explore - our guide to the district's towns, villages, beaches and attractions.

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Recent News

Police are dealing with an increase in rural thefts - lock away your property
Police are dealing with an increase in rural thefts - lock away your property
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Devon and Cornwall Police have been dealing with an increase in items being stolen from sheds, outbuildings, farms and...
The Bear and Blacksmith is all about farm to fork, and it really pays off
The Bear and Blacksmith is all about farm to fork, and it really pays off
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After nearly two years of being trapped inside and not being able to enjoy a good pub meal with...
The South Devon Chilli Farm has gone on the market
The South Devon Chilli Farm has gone on the market
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A well-known local business is on the market as an “extremely profitable” going concern after the owners make the...
Road Closure: A381 from Totnes to Churchstow
Road Closure: A381 from Totnes to Churchstow
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The A381 between Totnes and Churchstow will be closed for five days at the beginning of November. ...
Investigation to identify body found in the English Channel off Salcombe
Investigation to identify body found in the English Channel off Salcombe
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Officers investigating the discovery of a body in the English Channel are appealing for information to help identify the...
High tides and heavy rain came together to flood the centre of Kingsbridge
High tides and heavy rain came together to flood the centre of Kingsbridge
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High tides and heavy rain have come together to create flooding in the centre of Kingsbridge. ...
Police give advice to prevent accidental 999 calls
Police give advice to prevent accidental 999 calls
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Devon and Cornwall Police is offering advice to callers who accidentally dial 999, in an effort to reduce unnecessary...
Salcombe History Society will close if it doesn't find more board members
Salcombe History Society will close if it doesn't find more board members
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Salcombe History Society is looking for new board members as the chairman looks to retire.
Developer pleads guilty over contravening stop notice
Developer pleads guilty over contravening stop notice
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A developer has pleaded guilty to contravening a stop notice out in place by the council regarding Lock’s Hill....
Do you have a neighbour who deserves recognition?
Do you have a neighbour who deserves recognition?
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With just under two weeks left to nominate, people across the UK are invited to participate in our annual...
Can you help identify this thing we found on the beach?
Can you help identify this thing we found on the beach?
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A weird thing has appeared on Leas Foot Beach in Thurlestone, which we would love to have a hand...
No brown bin collection until at least spring 2022
No brown bin collection until at least spring 2022
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South Hams District Council has “reluctantly agreed” to continue the suspension of the garden waste collections until spring 2022....
Endeavour Boardstore has 20% off paddleboards and much, much more!
Endeavour Boardstore has 20% off paddleboards and much, much more!
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Now is the perfect time to pick up a paddleboard ready for next season, as Endeavour Boardstore has 20...
A record number of Devon children qualify for Free School Meals
A record number of Devon children qualify for Free School Meals
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A record number of children in Devon are receiving free school meal holiday vouchers for October half term. ...
More than £13.5m paid out to South Hams second home owners during the pandemic
More than £13.5m paid out to South Hams second home owners during the pandemic
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More than £13,500,000 has been handed over to second home owners in the South Hams during the pandemic. ...
Police awareness campaign launched to help fight rural crime and livestock theft
Police awareness campaign launched to help fight rural crime and livestock theft
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A new awareness campaign is being launched to encourage residents and countryside visitors to help fight rural crime and...

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