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Family of Dartmouth woman has paid tribute to her
SA Sam Acourt November 02, 2026 123

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The family of a woman who died in Dartmouth last month have released a tribute to her.
Police appeal for information after pedestrian hit by car
SA Sam Acourt October 30, 2026 661

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Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was hit by a car yesterday morning. 
Could there be pine martens in the South Hams after 150 years?
SA Sam Acourt October 30, 2026 191

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Pine Martens have been spotted in South Devon after 150 years, after being released on Dartmoor. 
Nearly 50 South Hams businesses named in the Food and Drink Devon Awards
SA Sam Acourt Updated November 02, 2026 131

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47 South Hams businesses have been named in the Food and Drink Devon Awards, including five of our amazing members. 
Kingsbridge Food Bank are looking for a new home after "a couple of weeks" became six years
SA Sam Acourt Updated October 26, 2026 328

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Kingsbridge Food Bank has launched a GoFundMe and is asking for suggestions as they search for a new home. 
Ivybridge man charged with manslaughter and coercive and controlling behaviour
SA Sam Acourt October 26, 2026 3691

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A man is due to appear in court following the death of a woman in Plymouth in December 2022.
Salcombe Regatta is asking for information on their missing PA speaker
SA Sam Acourt October 23, 2026 162

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Salcombe Regatta organisers have asked for information on their missing PA speaker, which went missing after this year's event in August. 
Dartmouth Food Festival has exended cancellations into Saturday due to Storm Austen
SA Sam Acourt Updated October 23, 2026 351

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Dartmouth Food Festival has had to extend their cancellations of some events into Saturday due to the weather and high winds. 
Yellow weather warning in force for Friday
SA Sam Acourt October 20, 2026 158

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The Met Office has put a Yellow Weather Warning for wind in place for the South West on Friday. 
Kingsbridge Community College students take biology learning into the field at Nettlecombe Court
SA Sam Acourt October 20, 2026 131

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Year 13 Biology students from Kingsbridge Community College sixth form have put their ecological knowledge into practice during an intensive three-day residential fieldwork trip to Nettlecombe Court. ...
Police are appealing for help to find Thomas Hurrell
SA Sam Acourt Updated October 22, 2026 857

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Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a 33-year-old man from Kingsbridge.
Pupils explore local habitats and aquatic species at Slapton Ley
SA Sam Acourt October 19, 2026 126

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Pupils from East Allington Primary School had a day out of the classroom exploring local habitats and aquatic species with the Slapton Ley Field Centre. 
SHDC runs waste trucks on vegetable oil to reduce carbon emissions
SA Sam Acourt Updated October 19, 2026 149

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South Hams District Council is taking practical steps to cut carbon emissions from its vehicles and buildings, as part of its work to create a cleaner and greener South...
Family release tribute to "one of a kind" woman killed in Halwell crash
SA Sam Acourt Updated October 16, 2026 1986

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The devastated family of a woman who died at the scene of a road traffic collision on the A381 in Halwell, near Totnes, have paid tribute to a “one...
Crash at Halwell
SA Sam Acourt Updated October 14, 2026 1736

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash at Halwell. 
Outboard motors and paddle boards stolen from Salcombe
SA Sam Acourt Updated October 13, 2026 335

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Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating a report of theft and have released a picture of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident....
Charleton pupils get creative making mini Bounty bars
SA Sam Acourt October 12, 2026 171

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Pupils at Charleton C of E Academy enjoyed a tasty afternoon of chocolate-making as part of a special whole-school cooking workshop led by Educatering, the school’s catering provider. ...
Harbertonford Primary School goes back to the 80s to raise more than £2k for pupils
SA Sam Acourt October 12, 2026 178

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Pupils, staff and families at Harbertonford Primary School are celebrating after a special 80s-themed fundraising night raised more than £2,000 to help expand the school’s outdoor play equipment. ...
KEVICC to hold open meeting on proposed land sale and future investment in school
SA Sam Acourt October 12, 2026 197

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KEVICC is inviting "members of the school and wider Totnes community" to an open meeting to "discuss the proposed sale of some school land" and plans for "continued community...
Super Sharon swims around Manhattan
SA Sam Acourt Updated October 12, 2026 221

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A local woman from Malborough has once again completed a major swimming challenge, one year on from her solo swim of the English Channel.
Tributes are paid to Dartmouth woman as man charged with murder
SA Sam Acourt October 09, 2026 1438

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The woman who died in Dartmouth on Tuesday has been named as 46-year-old Rebecca Grass, as a man is charged with her murder.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Dartmouth
SA Sam Acourt October 07, 2026 2021

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A murder investigation is under way following reports of a man creating a disturbance at a property in Dartmouth.
Children asked to create art for new waste and recycling vehicles
SA Sam Acourt October 06, 2026 227

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Primary school children living in the South Hams have the chance to have their artwork emblazoned on the district’s waste and recycling vehicles thanks to a new competition celebrating...
Police are appealing for witnesses after biker seriously injured
SA Sam Acourt October 06, 2026 166

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Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating a serious road traffic collision in Plympton on Monday and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
"Allow extra time" for Dartmouth Lower Ferry as planned maintenance takes place
SA Sam Acourt October 05, 2026 241

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Anyone planning to use the Dartmouth Lower Ferry this autumn is encouraged to allow a little extra time while regular maintenance and safety checks are carried out. ...
Sensory aware Fidget Fest brings new experiences and connections to the South Hams
SA Sam Acourt October 05, 2026 214

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The Fidget Project, community-led Community Interest Company and support system for neurodivergent families, has launched its own sensory-aware festival series taking place this month. 
SWW fined nearly £8million for "horrendous" acts of pollution
SA Sam Acourt October 01, 2026 264

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The court found that South West Water's conduct amounted to reckless failures as judge says that "incidents of pollution will not be tolerated". 
Council replaces more benches as part of its wider project supporting communities
SA Sam Acourt September 30, 2026 177

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Benches in Kingsbridge and Hope Cove are among those that have been replaced as part of South Hams District Council’s ongoing commitment to invest in our communities. ...
Yacht runs aground and takes on water
SA Sam Acourt September 29, 2026 533

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Dartmouth Coastguard and Rescue Team and Dart RNLI were called to Bow Creek on the River Dart after reports of a vessel aground and taking on water. ...
CCTV cameras catch seven fly-tippers in the act
SA Sam Acourt September 28, 2026 146

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Temporary surveillance cameras positioned at known fly-tipping hotspots in the South Hams have been hugely successful so far, catching seven fly-tippers in the act – as well as an...
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