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Blackawton School celebrates Earth Day with whole-school environmental projects
General News SA Sam Acourt May 07, 2026 233

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Blackawton Primary School marked Earth Day this term with a series of creative and hands-on activities designed to help pupils reflect on how they can care for the planet...
South Hams drives next phase of clean marine vision
General News SA Sam Acourt April 28, 2026 318

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South Hams District Council has hosted the third in a series of clean marine events as it continues to drive the district’s clean marine vision: including reduced carbon emissions...
South Hams District Council supporting the Great British Spring Clean
General News EP Emily Pike March 13, 2026 785
We’re encouraging everyone in the South Hams to help the environment and take part in Keep Britain Tidy’s 11th Great British Spring Clean.
Police and partners take a stand against fly-tipping scourge
General News EP Emily Pike February 25, 2026 861
A fly-tipping event was held in Dartmouth earlier this month, organised by Devon & Cornwall Police’s Rural Affairs team and supported by South Hams District Council and Clean Devon...
Young Eco-Champions Lead the Way in School Recycling Initiative
General News EP Emily Pike January 22, 2026 974
This month a group of pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, participated in an exciting ‘Waste Action Day’, aimed at improving recycling across the school. ...
Zero Tolerance: South Hams Cracks Down on Fly Tipping
General News EP Emily Pike December 04, 2025 1047
South Hams District Council is intensifying its efforts to tackle anti-social and illegal fly tipping across the district, as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce waste crime and...
Tiny activists, mighty message: MP responds to pupils’ climate campaign
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated June 24, 2025 1440

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Blackawton pupils' letters inspire MP response after they were lucky enough to attend David Attenborough Oceans film premiere. 
SHDC hosts electric propulsion workshop to facilitate "working together to clean up our waters"
General News SA Sam Acourt October 21, 2024 1354
With cleaner waters a hot topic, organisations have been coming together to see how our marine industry can "do its bit to tackle air and water pollution across the...
New ‘Raccoon’ mower helps manage rewilding project
General News SA Sam Acourt July 29, 2024 1243
A brand-new specialist ‘Raccoon’ mower is helping South Hams District Council to manage public areas that are part of its rewilding project.
SHDC says there is "free decarbonisation support for South Hams businesses"
General News SA Sam Acourt May 08, 2024 1192
Businesses in the South Hams are receiving "free specialist help and advice" on how to reduce their environmental impact, "thanks to support from Libraries Unlimited and funding from South...
Come to an open weekend in bluebell heaven, in the heart of the South Hams
General News SA Sam Acourt April 17, 2023 1560

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Have you ever experienced a full native bluebell woodland during the peak of its spring energy? This is your invitation to immerse yourself in the wonder of Deer Wood....
Police are reminding people to "respect and protect rural communities and businesses this Easter"
General News SA Sam Acourt April 04, 2023 1085

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Devon & Cornwall Police are reminding people to respect and protect rural communities and businesses this Easter, when exploring the countryside.
Ten Meadows project looking for next location to transform into wildflower site
General News SA Sam Acourt October 04, 2022 1424
The Ten Meadows project, which creates and enhances meadow sites in and around Totnes, is looking for new locations. 
SHDC says it is "making major strides in its fight against climate change"
General News SA Sam Acourt April 08, 2022 1156
South Hams District Council says it is "making major strides in its fight against climate change", with a "significant investment in improving the carbon footprint of its leisure centres...
Council wins bid to plant 600 more "urban trees"
General News SA Sam Acourt November 29, 2021 1392

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A bid by South Hams District Council to the Forestry Commission has been successful. The bid worth £250,000 secures funding to plant and maintain 600 urban trees within the...
Rare snake photographed in the South Hams
General News SA Sam Acourt September 15, 2021 2576

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An albino grass snake has been photographed in the South Hams.
SHDC invites volunteers to get involved with the annual green hay cut to increase biodiversity
General News SA Sam Acourt August 31, 2021 1428
Join in Parklife SW’s wildlife working days at Longmarsh and Follaton Arboretum this September to help our bees and other insects.
Stunning video of a leatherback turtle captured off the South Hams coast
General News SA Sam Acourt July 16, 2021 2577

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Two fisherman have filmed a leatherback turtle off the coast of the South Hams, shared by BBC Radio Devon.  
SHDC asks for your opinion on rewilding council-owned land
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated July 13, 2021 2138
South Hams District Council is launching a consultation to explore what the public thinks about the council enabling rewilding on a small proportion of their land. ...
New electric vehicle charging points are part of SHDC's push to be carbon-neutral by 2050
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated August 03, 2021 2751
South Hams District Council says it has secured an "additional £600,000 in Green Homes Grants" and is planning on installing electric vehicle charging points to help tackle climate change....
Traditional grazing practices are helping to bring back traditional species
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated March 09, 2021 2289

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A local enterprise is helping to restore some of the biodiversity back into our local countryside with some unlikely helpers - cows. ...
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General News SA Sam Acourt Updated March 01, 2021 1583

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South Hams District Council and partners are encouraging residents and organisations to take actions that increase quality of life while reducing their carbon footprint and helping to fight climate...
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