https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/community-effort-reunites-missing-cygnet-with-family https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/community-effort-reunites-missing-cygnet-with-family A cygnet has been rescued and reunited with its family after becoming separated during a firework display. A huge community effort co-ordinated through social media has... ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:50:29 +0000 5685 2026-07-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9f/d5/1b/community-effort-reunites-missing-cygnet-with-family-5-1784760638.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-at-westbrook-laundry-believed-to-be-accidental https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-at-westbrook-laundry-believed-to-be-accidental A fire at Westbrook Laundrette on Tuesday, 21 July, is believed to have started accidentally. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) were called just... ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:16:47 +0000 5684 2026-07-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5a/74/cf/fire-at-westbrook-laundry-believed-to-be-accidental-63-1784755999.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-crash-2 https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-crash-2 A man from Ivybridge has been killed in a collision on the A38 near Buckfastleigh and the police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage. Emergency services... ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:32:15 +0000 5682 2026-07-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bb/69/c3/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-crash-2-8-1784655377.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-racially-aggravated-incident https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-racially-aggravated-incident Officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify this man in connection with a racially aggravated public order incident in Plympton. The incident happened at around... ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:42:09 +0000 5681 2026-07-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c8/d1/6d/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-racially-aggravated-incident-94-1784652309.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-recreation-ground-has-retained-its-green-flag-award-for-another-year https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-recreation-ground-has-retained-its-green-flag-award-for-another-year Kingsbridge Recreation Ground has once again been recognised as one of the country’s best parks and green spaces after receiving a Green Flag Award. The award is... ]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:32:09 +0000 5679 2026-07-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f9/90/45/kingsbridge-recreation-ground-has-retained-its-green-flag-award-for-another-year-4-1784558230.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-and-parishes-to-be-absorbed-by-plymouth-city-council-kingswear-by-torbay https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-and-parishes-to-be-absorbed-by-plymouth-city-council-kingswear-by-torbay Plymouth City Council, Torbay Council and Exeter City Council are expanding to absorb South Hams towns and parishes, while the rest of the South Hams will become part of... ]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:01:39 +0000 5676 2026-07-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/46/c5/af/ivybridge-and-parishes-to-be-absorbed-by-plymouth-city-council-kingswear-by-torbay-74-1784304105.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/community-comes-together-for-fun-filled-dog-show-at-thurlestone-primary https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/community-comes-together-for-fun-filled-dog-show-at-thurlestone-primary Pupils, families and their four-legged friends came together for a fantastic day of fun at the annual dog show hosted by All Saints’ Thurlestone C of E Academy. ... ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:47:09 +0000 5671 2026-07-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fe/fe/bc/community-comes-together-for-fun-filled-dog-show-at-thurlestone-primary-12-1784144923.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-appealing-for-witnesses-after-a38-crash https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-appealing-for-witnesses-after-a38-crash Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a single vehicle collision just off the A38 Devon Expressway. Officers were called shortly after 10.15pm on Monday,... ]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:22:37 +0000 5670 2026-07-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/da/6e/21/police-are-appealing-for-witnesses-after-a38-crash-100-1784025030.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-students-race-into-engineering-challenge https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-students-race-into-engineering-challenge Students from Kingsbridge Community College put their engineering skills to the test this term as they competed in the Greenpower Electric Car Endurance South West event. Nine... ]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:44:00 +0000 5668 2026-07-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/59/da/e0/kingsbridge-community-college-students-race-into-engineering-challenge-35-1784022250.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/west-alvington-pupils-go-wild-for-learning-on-dartmoor-zoo-visit https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/west-alvington-pupils-go-wild-for-learning-on-dartmoor-zoo-visit Pupils at West Alvington C of E Academy have enjoyed an unforgettable day at Dartmoor Zoo this term. The trip provided children with an opportunity to... ]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:02:37 +0000 5667 2026-07-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6a/00/d8/west-alvington-pupils-go-wild-for-learning-on-dartmoor-zoo-visit-63-1783976565.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-lower-ferry-to-introduce-new-ticketing-system https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-lower-ferry-to-introduce-new-ticketing-system Dartmouth Lower Ferry is introducing a new ticketing system designed to "improve the customer experience and provide a more secure, efficient, and user-friendly service". The new platform... ]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:23:25 +0000 5666 2026-07-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3f/8b/38/dartmouth-lower-ferry-to-introduce-new-ticketing-system-19-1783956314.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-and-dartington-young-people-asked-to-help-shape-towns-future https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-and-dartington-young-people-asked-to-help-shape-towns-future Young people in Totnes are being invited to share their views through a new survey that will help shape plans for the town’s future. South Hams District... ]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:45:12 +0000 5664 2026-07-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ac/cb/50/totnes-and-dartington-young-people-asked-to-help-shape-towns-future-16-1783633519.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-accused-of-faking-partners-suicide-as-kingsbridge-murder-trial-begins https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-accused-of-faking-partners-suicide-as-kingsbridge-murder-trial-begins The jury in the trial of Rowan Sutton, charged with the murder of Aimee Pike in April 2025, has heard that he "faked her suicide". Rowan... ]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:05:41 +0000 5656 2026-07-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2c/aa/61/man-accused-of-faking-partners-suicide-as-kingsbridge-murder-trial-begins-45-1783505220.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/could-you-be-a-kingfishers-coach https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/could-you-be-a-kingfishers-coach Kingsbridge Kingfishers Swimming Club is looking for enthusiastic new coaches to join their growing coaching team. Based at Quayside Leisure Centre in Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Kingfishers Swimming Club... ]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:37:50 +0000 5655 2026-07-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6e/d2/48/could-you-be-a-kingfishers-coach-76-1783453078.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fringe-festival-one-week-to-go https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fringe-festival-one-week-to-go With just one week to go until Totnes Fringe Festival 2026, the Fringe Festival's creative director Danielle McIlven shares some of her picks for the weekend from the packed... ]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:52:10 +0000 5653 2026-07-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/56/2c/f8/totnes-fringe-festival-one-week-to-go-68-1783374750.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/three-identified-after-fire-at-dartmouth-rugby-club https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/three-identified-after-fire-at-dartmouth-rugby-club Dartmouth Police said they have "identified three people responsible" after reports of a fire at the Dartmouth Rugby Club pitch. The police say they are "not... ]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0000 5650 2026-07-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/51/e8/cb/three-identified-after-fire-at-dartmouth-rugby-club-46-1783351803.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/twelve-people-arrested-as-police-target-drivers-to-stop-serious-injury-and-road-deaths https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/twelve-people-arrested-as-police-target-drivers-to-stop-serious-injury-and-road-deaths A total of twelve people were arrested during a South Devon police operation at the weekend to reduce driving offences and save lives. During the course of... ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:44:08 +0000 5649 2026-07-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b5/14/83/twelve-people-arrested-as-police-target-drivers-to-stop-serious-injury-and-road-deaths-30-1782999982.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dart-harbour-master-shares-importance-of-supporting-pride-events https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dart-harbour-master-shares-importance-of-supporting-pride-events Dart Harbour Master Paul Britton has shared a "personal reply" about the importance of Pride events and official support for them, saying "I’m lucky, I survived". ... ]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:14:02 +0000 5648 2026-07-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5d/7a/de/dart-harbour-master-shares-importance-of-supporting-pride-events-93-1782901301.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/loddiswell-road-closed-for-highway-maintainance-but-you-can-still-get-to-aune-valley https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/loddiswell-road-closed-for-highway-maintainance-but-you-can-still-get-to-aune-valley A road closure between Sorley Cross and Loddiswell Hill will cut off Aune Valley Meat butchers and Valley View Cafe but you will still be able to reach them... ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:13:52 +0000 5645 2026-06-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b7/97/70/loddiswell-road-closed-for-highway-maintainance-but-you-can-still-get-to-aune-valley-33-1782850439.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-invests-190k-in-safer-more-modern-places-for-kids-to-play https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-invests-190k-in-safer-more-modern-places-for-kids-to-play Children across the South Hams are enjoying safer, more modern places to play following a £190,000 investment by South Hams District Council. Improvements have been made at... ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:57:25 +0000 5642 2026-06-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4b/be/ac/shdc-invests-190k-in-safer-more-modern-places-for-kids-to-play-35-1782752807.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/outstanding-success-for-kccs-young-chemists-in-national-olympiad https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/outstanding-success-for-kccs-young-chemists-in-national-olympiad Students at Kingsbridge Community College are celebrating exceptional success in the 2026 RSC Chemistry Olympiad, one of the UK’s most demanding academic competitions for A-Level Chemistry students. ... ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:15:21 +0000 5641 2026-06-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/00/37/c4/outstanding-success-for-kccs-young-chemists-in-national-olympiad-79-1782746225.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-car-parks-to-receive-tlc-this-summer https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-car-parks-to-receive-tlc-this-summer Improvement works are to begin in car parks and market spaces in Ivybridge in the coming weeks, as part of South Hams District Council’s ongoing commitment to "invest in... ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:29:04 +0000 5640 2026-06-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8f/88/21/ivybridge-car-parks-to-receive-tlc-this-summer-2-1782391325.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-enjoy-rewarding-day-at-woodlands-theme-park https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-enjoy-rewarding-day-at-woodlands-theme-park Pupils from Dartmouth Academy enjoyed an "exciting day" at Woodlands Family Theme Park this term thanks to a special trip organised and supported by the local Rotary Club. ... ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:05:32 +0000 5639 2026-06-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b6/8b/0e/dartmouth-academy-pupils-enjoy-rewarding-day-at-woodlands-theme-park-80-1782389174.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/motherborn-helps-nearly-200-families-can-you-help-them-reach-more https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/motherborn-helps-nearly-200-families-can-you-help-them-reach-more MotherBorn Collective has gone from strength to strength over the last year, supporting nearly 200 families and helping parents find their village. While MotherBorn provides practical... ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:45:48 +0000 5638 2026-06-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c0/64/b6/motherborn-helps-nearly-200-families-can-you-help-them-reach-more-49-1782380757.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-braces-for-climbing-temperatures-and-an-amber-weather-warning https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-braces-for-climbing-temperatures-and-an-amber-weather-warning The South Hams, along with most of the UK, is getting ready for a really hot week, with Wednesday and Thursday looking to hit 32°C. Schools... ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:23:36 +0000 5636 2026-06-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f4/89/57/south-hams-braces-for-climbing-temperatures-and-an-amber-weather-warning-78-1782163829.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/contactless-car-park-payments-being-trialled https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/contactless-car-park-payments-being-trialled Contactless car reader payments machines are being trialled in two car parks in Dartmouth, to consider the broader parking experience in the South Hams. The new machines... ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:39:17 +0000 5635 2026-06-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0c/ce/3e/contactless-car-park-payments-being-trialled-17-1782161041.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/residents-come-together-to-oppose-40-homes-in-east-allington https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/residents-come-together-to-oppose-40-homes-in-east-allington A group of residents in East Allington has formed a Residents Action Group to take on Baker Estates’ plan to build 40 homes in a field at the top... ]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:34:01 +0000 5633 2026-06-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/24/05/36/residents-come-together-to-oppose-40-homes-in-east-allington-92-1781789699.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/raw-sewage-released-into-dart-estuary-by-south-west-water https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/raw-sewage-released-into-dart-estuary-by-south-west-water The Environment Agency has advised against swimming in "Warfleet Creek, Dart Estuary and Dartmouth Castle Cove" after South West Water confirmed the release of "raw sewage into the estuary".... ]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:06:45 +0000 5630 2026-06-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d5/97/89/raw-sewage-released-into-dart-estuary-by-south-west-water-12-1781626011.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-police-officer-comes-full-circle https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-police-officer-comes-full-circle Sergeant John Dingle has recently taken up a new role as Dartmouth Neighbourhood Team Leader, returning to the beat he was first stationed on as a new recruit. ... ]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:43:30 +0000 5628 2026-06-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d3/ec/82/dartmouth-police-officer-comes-full-circle-48-1781545565.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-strengthens-support-for-residents-facing-financial-hardship https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-strengthens-support-for-residents-facing-financial-hardship South Hams District Council is increasing its support for people on low incomes who face sudden financial difficulties, with a £466,960 package to provide immediate help and longer-term financial... ]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:05:30 +0000 5624 2026-06-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/91/5f/31/shdc-strengthens-support-for-residents-facing-financial-hardship-94-1781107538.png