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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fly-tipping-in-ivybridge-and-plympton-ended-in-fixed-penalty-notice <![CDATA[Fly-tipping in Ivybridge and Plympton ended in Fixed Penalty Notice]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fly-tipping-in-ivybridge-and-plympton-ended-in-fixed-penalty-notice South Hams District Council has issued two Fixed Penalty Notices for fly-tipping following investigations into two separate incidents – taking the total number of fines handed out to four... ]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:11 +0000 5690 2026-07-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4d/9e/63/fly-tipping-in-ivybridge-and-plympton-ended-in-fixed-penalty-notice-69-1785186628.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-crash-2 <![CDATA[Police appeal for witnesses after fatal crash ]]> 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/ivybridge-and-parishes-to-be-absorbed-by-plymouth-city-council-kingswear-by-torbay <![CDATA[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/ivybridge-car-parks-to-receive-tlc-this-summer <![CDATA[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/drug-search-dogs-help-with-police-operation-in-ivybridge <![CDATA[Drug search dogs help with police operation in Ivybridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/drug-search-dogs-help-with-police-operation-in-ivybridge Officers from the Ivybridge Neighbourhood Team have thanked the public for their co-operation after they successfully executed a search warrant in Ivybridge and seized a quantity of suspected cannabis.... ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:56:18 +0000 5545 2026-04-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/57/a7/7c/drug-search-dogs-help-with-police-operation-in-ivybridge-96-1775764678.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bike-hero-receives-award-after-quick-thinking-to-help-save-a-woman <![CDATA[Bike hero receives award after quick thinking to help save a woman]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bike-hero-receives-award-after-quick-thinking-to-help-save-a-woman A young cyclist who helped to save a woman’s life in Ivybridge has been praised by police and has received an award at a special ceremony. The... ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:48:27 +0000 5483 2026-02-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/11/43/18/bike-hero-receives-award-after-quick-thinking-to-help-save-a-woman-35-1770284925.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-sows-seeds-for-new-urban-wildlife-meadows-in-ivybridge <![CDATA[South Hams District Council Sows Seeds for New Urban Wildlife Meadows in Ivybridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-sows-seeds-for-new-urban-wildlife-meadows-in-ivybridge South Hams District Council is delighted to announce the creation of a series of new urban mini meadows across Ivybridge, as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing local... ]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:12:38 +0000 5441 2025-11-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/75/90/4e/south-hams-district-council-sows-seeds-for-new-urban-wildlife-meadows-in-ivybridge-59-1764241967.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/football-club-marks-centenary-year-with-huge-clubhouse-refurbishment <![CDATA[Football club marks centenary year with huge clubhouse refurbishment]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/football-club-marks-centenary-year-with-huge-clubhouse-refurbishment Football in Ivybridge will reach out to even more people in the community, thanks to a major project at Ivybridge Town Football Club supported by South Hams District Council.... ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:29:32 +0000 5388 2025-09-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/01/07/8f/football-club-marks-centenary-year-with-huge-clubhouse-refurbishment-78-1757410188.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-is-installing-solar-panels-at-three-of-its-leisure-centres <![CDATA[Council is "installing solar panels at three of its leisure centres" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-is-installing-solar-panels-at-three-of-its-leisure-centres The leisure centres in Ivybridge, Dartmouth and Totnes will take a bold step forward, after South Hams District Council "committed to fitting the facilities with solar panels". ... ]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:11:50 +0000 5289 2025-06-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2d/71/c3/council-is-installing-solar-panels-at-three-of-its-leisure-centres-41-1749464193.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-after-a-dwelling-burglary <![CDATA[Police appeal for information after a dwelling burglary ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-after-a-dwelling-burglary Police are appealing for information after a property was broken into and cash, jewellery and medals stolen. The burglary, which occurred on Tuesday, 27 May, at Woodfield... ]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 15:34:41 +0000 5273 2025-05-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/20/e9/f6/police-appeal-for-information-after-a-dwelling-burglary-58-1748529351.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-devon-tennis-centre-ivybridge-given-a-prestigious-national-award-by-lawn-tennis-association <![CDATA[South Devon Tennis Centre, Ivybridge, given a prestigious national award by Lawn Tennis Association]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-devon-tennis-centre-ivybridge-given-a-prestigious-national-award-by-lawn-tennis-association The national governing body for tennis, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has given the Tennis Centre in Ivybridge a prestigious national award for having a "truly innovative and lasting... ]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 12:12:09 +0000 5256 2025-05-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9b/d1/5c/south-devon-tennis-centre-ivybridge-given-a-prestigious-national-award-by-lawn-tennis-association-17-1747134739.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-community-to-help-shape-the-future-of-its-local-market <![CDATA[Ivybridge community to help shape the future of its local market]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-community-to-help-shape-the-future-of-its-local-market The Ivybridge community can now have their say on the future of its local market, as part of South Hams District Council’s work to help the local economy thrive... ]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:06:49 +0000 5147 2025-03-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/53/6e/70/ivybridge-community-to-help-shape-the-future-of-its-local-market-8-1741208819.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/sex-offender-jailed-for-child-sex-offences-in-ivybridge <![CDATA[Sex offender jailed for child sex offences in Ivybridge ​]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/sex-offender-jailed-for-child-sex-offences-in-ivybridge A sex offender has been jailed after being convicted of the sexual abuse of a child in Ivybridge. Samuel Netley, 32, was sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court... ]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:32:27 +0000 5146 2025-03-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e3/b8/18/sex-offender-jailed-for-child-sex-offences-in-ivybridge-26-1741206940.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-killed-after-putting-out-bins-in-horrific-devon-storm <![CDATA[Man killed after putting out bins in horrific Devon storm]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-killed-after-putting-out-bins-in-horrific-devon-storm An Ivybridge pensioner died in hospital after being blown over by a gust of wind during Storm Darragh. Harold Elford, 93, was putting his rubbish bins out when the wind... ]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:48:17 +0000 5073 2025-02-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/01/a4/45/man-killed-after-putting-out-bins-in-horrific-devon-storm-3-1738583512.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-police-are-obtaining-names-and-addresses-following-teens-causing-problems-in-the-town <![CDATA[Ivybridge Police are "obtaining names and addresses" following teens "causing problems" in the town]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-police-are-obtaining-names-and-addresses-following-teens-causing-problems-in-the-town Ivybridge Police have said they are "obtaining names and addresses" after a group of young teenagers were reported as "causing problems" during three separate incidents. Ivybridge... ]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:38:44 +0000 4797 2024-09-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/88/a4/db/ivybridge-police-are-obtaining-names-and-addresses-following-teens-causing-problems-in-the-town-50-1725558140.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/aldis-application-for-ivybridge-shop-has-been-submitted-to-shdc <![CDATA[Aldi's application for Ivybridge shop has been submitted to SHDC ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/aldis-application-for-ivybridge-shop-has-been-submitted-to-shdc Aldi's planning application for a food shop in Ivybridge has been submitted to South Hams District Council. Aldi’s planning application for a food store in Ivybridge... ]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:56:19 +0000 4780 2024-08-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/35/cc/84/aldis-application-for-ivybridge-shop-has-been-submitted-to-shdc-22-1724273801.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-man-jailed-for-range-of-offences-including-robbery <![CDATA[Ivybridge man jailed for range of offences including robbery]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-man-jailed-for-range-of-offences-including-robbery A man has been jailed for robbing vulnerable sex workers and making unwanted sexual advances towards three young girls. Luke Smerdon, 35, from Ivybridge, appeared at Plymouth... ]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:19:52 +0000 4665 2024-06-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d3/0e/55/ivybridge-man-jailed-for-range-of-offences-including-robbery-93-1718914972.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-further-arrests-following-stabbing-in-ivybridge <![CDATA[Two further arrests following stabbing in Ivybridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-further-arrests-following-stabbing-in-ivybridge Police have made two further arrests following a serious assault on Fore Street in Ivybridge. Officers were notified at around 9.30pm on Sunday, 28 April, to reports... ]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:23:29 +0000 4550 2024-04-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/35/8b/2a/two-further-arrests-following-stabbing-in-ivybridge-2-1714508622.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/serious-assault-in-ivybridge <![CDATA[Serious assault in Ivybridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/serious-assault-in-ivybridge Two men are in hospital following a serious assault on Fore Street in Ivybridge. Officers were notified at around 9.30pm on Sunday, 28 April, to reports of... ]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:57:35 +0000 4546 2024-04-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9d/75/67/serious-assault-in-ivybridge-60-1714471068.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kids-cricket-club-in-ivybridge-benefits-from-seized-criminal-funds <![CDATA[Kids cricket club in Ivybridge benefits from seized criminal funds]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kids-cricket-club-in-ivybridge-benefits-from-seized-criminal-funds Devon and Cornwall Police in South Devon have used money confiscated from criminals to provide a local cricket club with essential equipment in Ivybridge. ​Located in the... ]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:12:44 +0000 4505 2024-04-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3d/b9/7c/kids-cricket-club-in-ivybridge-benefits-from-seized-criminal-funds-87-1713208373.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bittaford-man-with-extreme-right-wing-ideology-jailed-with-for-terrorism-offences <![CDATA[Bittaford man with "extreme right-wing ideology" jailed with for terrorism offences]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bittaford-man-with-extreme-right-wing-ideology-jailed-with-for-terrorism-offences A 22-year-old with "extreme right-wing ideology" has been jailed for terrorism offences at Winchester Crown Court. Harry Parris, 22, of Wrangaton Road, Bittaford, Ivybridge, was sentenced... ]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:57:13 +0000 4442 2024-03-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/68/63/c1/bittaford-man-with-extreme-right-wing-ideology-jailed-with-for-terrorism-offences-24-1710878506.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-asking-for-opinions-about-alcohol-in-public-places <![CDATA[SHDC asking for opinions about "alcohol in public places" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-asking-for-opinions-about-alcohol-in-public-places South Hams District Council would like residents’ thoughts on Public Space Protection Orders for specific areas within five towns which are due for renewal on Sunday 14 July. ... ]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:14:04 +0000 4364 2024-02-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/59/0a/80/shdc-asking-for-opinions-about-alcohol-in-public-places-4-1707855357.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-pcso-on-list-of-inspirational-police-officers-honoured-for-achievements <![CDATA[Ivybridge PCSO on list of "inspirational police officers" honoured for achievements]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-pcso-on-list-of-inspirational-police-officers-honoured-for-achievements Devon & Cornwall Police officers and staff working across South Devon have been recognised for their extraordinary achievements for their roles in keeping local communities safe. Nearly... ]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:15:10 +0000 4360 2024-02-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/77/c9/11/ivybridge-pcso-on-list-of-inspirational-police-officers-honoured-for-achievements-93-1707853548.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/young-people-across-ivybridge-are-speaking-up-about-what-they-want-and-need-for-their-town <![CDATA[Young people across Ivybridge are speaking up about what they want and need for their town]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/young-people-across-ivybridge-are-speaking-up-about-what-they-want-and-need-for-their-town South Hams District Council, along with students at Ivybridge Community College have launched a survey for 16–24-year-olds which will help create a new vision for Ivybridge. For... ]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:03:02 +0000 4347 2024-02-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/79/68/5d/young-people-across-ivybridge-are-speaking-up-about-what-they-want-and-need-for-their-town-6-1707231790.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/snow-comes-to-the-south-hams-or-at-least-some-of-it <![CDATA[Snow comes to the South Hams - or at least some of it ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/snow-comes-to-the-south-hams-or-at-least-some-of-it Snow arrived in the South Hams on Thursday, but not everyone got to see their town and villages transformed into a winter wonderland. Snow arrived on... ]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:12:30 +0000 4161 2023-11-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/70/2c/cc/snow-comes-to-the-south-hams-or-at-least-some-of-it-16-1701386082.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ask-for-ani---help-for-domestic-abuse-victims-in-the-south-hams <![CDATA[Ask for ANI – help for domestic abuse victims in the South Hams]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ask-for-ani---help-for-domestic-abuse-victims-in-the-south-hams Victims can discreetly signal for help from the safety of participating pharmacies - there are five in the South Hams. Did you know that victims of domestic... ]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:08:28 +0000 4119 2023-11-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/67/dd/be/ask-for-ani-help-for-domestic-abuse-victims-in-the-south-hams-40-1699362860.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-house-fire-in-ivybridge <![CDATA[Fire crews battle house fire in Ivybridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-house-fire-in-ivybridge Fire crews from four stations attended a house fire in Ivybridge. Fire crews from Ivybridge, Modbury, Camels Head and Greenbank, attended the scene in Ivybridge following a... ]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:25:13 +0000 4102 2023-10-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/30/58/80/fire-crews-battle-house-fire-in-ivybridge-56-1698355721.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-man-faces-five-charges-including-sexual-offences-and-robbery <![CDATA[Ivybridge man faces five charges including sexual offences and robbery]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-man-faces-five-charges-including-sexual-offences-and-robbery A 34-year-old Ivybridge man has appeared before magistrates charged with five offences, including inciting an underage girl to engage in sexual activity. Luke Smerdon, 34, of... ]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:54:51 +0000 4030 2023-09-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/64/a1/76/ivybridge-man-faces-five-charges-including-sexual-offences-and-robbery-31-1695207389.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-man-charged-with-sexual-offences <![CDATA[Ivybridge man charged with sexual offences ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ivybridge-man-charged-with-sexual-offences Police have charged an Ivybridge man in connection to an incident in Plymouth. Police have charged a man in connection to an incident on Millbay... ]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:44:30 +0000 4028 2023-09-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2c/0d/d7/ivybridge-man-charged-with-sexual-offences-20-1695066386.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/makers-mews-opens-new-classroom-to-empower-ivybridges-creative-community <![CDATA[Makers Mews opens new classroom to empower Ivybridge's creative community]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/makers-mews-opens-new-classroom-to-empower-ivybridges-creative-community Support for the creative community in and around Ivybridge is about to get a boost as new facilities open at Makers Mews, the dynamic "make, share + repair" hub... ]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:28:12 +0000 4027 2023-09-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b3/5e/7c/makers-mews-opens-new-classroom-to-empower-ivybridges-creative-community-94-1695065337.png