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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/pub-attempts-to-connect-residents-with-lost-packages-following-stolen-deliveries <![CDATA[Pub attempts to connect residents with lost packages following "stolen" deliveries ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/pub-attempts-to-connect-residents-with-lost-packages-following-stolen-deliveries The Fisherman's Rest in Aveton Gifford is attempting to reconnect deliveries with their owners after an EVRI driver is sacked. The Fisherman's Rest has discovered a... ]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:16:54 +0000 5480 2026-02-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2d/ce/eb/pub-attempts-to-connect-residents-with-lost-packages-following-stolen-deliveries-51-1770157031.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-have-you-seen-sophie-heard <![CDATA[Sophie Heard has been found]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-have-you-seen-sophie-heard We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Sophie Heard, 15, who has been reported missing from the Kingsbridge area. UPDATE: Sophie Heard, aged 15, who... ]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:24:57 +0000 5312 2025-06-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/14/ce/4a/missing-person-have-you-seen-sophie-heard-45-1751275819.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-searching-for-wanted-man-with-links-to-kingsbridge <![CDATA[Police are searching for wanted man with links to Kingsbridge ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-searching-for-wanted-man-with-links-to-kingsbridge Police are appealing for the public help to locate a 20-year-old wanted man with links to Kingsbridge. Kieran Ross is wanted in connection to a report... ]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:18:53 +0000 5209 2025-04-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/71/d4/c9/police-are-searching-for-wanted-man-with-links-to-kingsbridge-91-1744643942.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-wanted-kingsbridge-man <![CDATA[Police appeal for wanted Kingsbridge man ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-wanted-kingsbridge-man 20 March 2025 Kieron Williams, 25, from Kingsbridge, who was wanted in connection to reports of assault and harassment, has been located. ... ]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:02:09 +0000 5175 2025-03-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cc/0c/db/police-appeal-for-wanted-kingsbridge-man-82-1742295761.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Police gives advice about keeping property safe from thieves ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves The Kingsbridge Police team has taken to social media to warn people in the South Hams to be vigilant about burglars. Last night, Monday, 21 October,... ]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:25 +0000 4885 2024-10-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8e/7e/bc/kingsbridge-police-gives-advice-about-keeping-property-safe-from-thieves-27-1729612932.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-have-you-seen-joe-squires <![CDATA[MISSING PERSON: Have you seen Joe Squires? ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-have-you-seen-joe-squires FOUND Joe Squires, who was reported missing from the Kingsbridge area yesterday, 9 September, has been located safely. Police are appealing for the public’s help to... ]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:41:01 +0000 4799 2024-09-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/41/ee/9d/missing-person-have-you-seen-joe-squires-14-1725907270.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-use-tongue-in-cheek-social-media-post-to-warn-those-responsible-for-vandalism <![CDATA[Police use tongue-in-cheek social media post to warn those responsible for vandalism ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-use-tongue-in-cheek-social-media-post-to-warn-those-responsible-for-vandalism Kingsbridge Police have used a tongue-in-cheek social media post to tell those responsible for recent vandalism: "we know who you are, we'll see you soon". A... ]]> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:51:32 +0000 4788 2024-08-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c5/34/08/police-use-tongue-in-cheek-social-media-post-to-warn-those-responsible-for-vandalism-26-1724961118.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-after-collision-on-the-a381 <![CDATA[Police appeal for information after collision on the A381 ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-information-after-collision-on-the-a381 Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision involving a Land Rover towing a boat. Kingsbridge Police posted on social media to ask for witnesses or... ]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:11:03 +0000 4662 2024-06-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f1/1e/2f/police-appeal-for-information-after-collision-on-the-a381-77-1718813489.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-off-duty-police-officers-pull-child-from-the-sea <![CDATA[Two off-duty police officers pull child from the sea ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-off-duty-police-officers-pull-child-from-the-sea Two off-duty police officers pulled a child from the sea after the boy got into difficulty struggling against a rip tide at Hope Cove. Kingsbridge-based officer... ]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 20:14:18 +0000 4629 2024-05-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4f/b4/56/two-off-duty-police-officers-pull-child-from-the-sea-6-1717100064.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-station-will-reopen-on-monday <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Police station will reopen on Monday ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-station-will-reopen-on-monday Kingsbridge Police Station will reopen its doors on next Monday, 22 January. Kingsbridge Police Station will be opening its doors on Monday. ... ]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:10:12 +0000 4280 2024-01-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2c/d1/68/kingsbridge-police-station-will-reopen-on-monday-65-1705529098.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/emergency-services-called-to-two-vehicle-crash <![CDATA[Emergency services called to two-vehicle crash]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/emergency-services-called-to-two-vehicle-crash A woman has been taken to hospital following a two car collision at Churchstow. Police were called at 2.15pm today, 20 December, following a two car... ]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:54:37 +0000 4212 2023-12-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f3/e7/90/emergency-services-called-to-two-vehicle-crash-84-1703106036.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-share-advice-around-halloween-and-trick-or-treating <![CDATA[Police share advice around Halloween and Trick-or-Treating ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-share-advice-around-halloween-and-trick-or-treating Local police officers have shared advice for people celebrating Halloween, to be considerate of those who may not wish to take part. Halloween has become a... ]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:06:05 +0000 4099 2023-10-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/41/9b/89/police-share-advice-around-halloween-and-trick-or-treating-30-1698268081.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-after-reports-of-anti-social-behaviour-in-kingsbridge <![CDATA[Police appeal after reports of anti-social behaviour in Kingsbridge ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-after-reports-of-anti-social-behaviour-in-kingsbridge Kingsbridge Police have appealed to young people and their parents to "have a serious think about your behaviour or face the consequences" after reports of anti-social behaviour in the... ]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:01:37 +0000 3967 2023-08-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/45/da/9e/police-appeal-after-reports-of-anti-social-behaviour-in-kingsbridge-75-1692129843.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-are-looking-to-employ-a-police-enquiry-officer-for-kingsbridge-police-station <![CDATA[Devon and Cornwall Police are looking to employ a Police Enquiry Officer for Kingsbridge Police Station]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-cornwall-police-are-looking-to-employ-a-police-enquiry-officer-for-kingsbridge-police-station Devon and Cornwall Police are looking to employ a Police Enquiry Officer for Kingsbridge Police Station when it opens. Police are recruiting Police Enquiry Officer vacancies... ]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:19:43 +0000 3956 2023-08-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c5/ff/aa/devon-and-cornwall-police-are-looking-to-employ-a-police-enquiry-officer-for-kingsbridge-police-station-1-1691958127.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/former-kingsbridge-police-officer-has-been-recognised-for-his-long-service <![CDATA[Former Kingsbridge police officer has been recognised for his long service ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/former-kingsbridge-police-officer-has-been-recognised-for-his-long-service Former Kingsbridge police Sergeant Dave Green has been recognised for his long service. Devon and Cornwall Police has recognised the long service of its police staff, who... ]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:46:01 +0000 3910 2023-07-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ca/28/69/former-kingsbridge-police-officer-has-been-recognised-for-his-long-service-62-1689068990.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-of-an-increase-in-dog-related-incidents <![CDATA[Police warn of an increase in dog-related incidents ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-of-an-increase-in-dog-related-incidents Kingsbridge Police have warned that they have been called to an "increase in dog-related incidents including attacks and bites". The police posted on Facebook to say... ]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:56:21 +0000 3755 2023-06-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1e/cd/7c/police-warn-of-an-increase-in-dog-related-incidents-60-1686603396.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-station-to-reopen-to-the-public <![CDATA[Kingsbridge police station to reopen to the public]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-station-to-reopen-to-the-public Kingsbridge police station will reopen by April 2024. Kingsbridge police station, which closed along with 10 other front desks in Devon and Cornwall in 2014,... ]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 20:35:35 +0000 3548 2023-03-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/64/b5/ea/kingsbridge-police-station-to-reopen-to-the-public-81-1678739838.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/drugs-warrant-undertaken-in-chillington <![CDATA[Drugs warrant undertaken in Chillington ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/drugs-warrant-undertaken-in-chillington Devon and Cornwall Police officers, assisted by the Force Support Group, executed a drugs act warrant at an address in Chillington. Taking place on the morning... ]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:38:56 +0000 3531 2023-03-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/37/22/6d/drugs-warrant-undertaken-in-chillington-69-1677793169.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-interviewed-by-police-following-bandstand-arson <![CDATA[Two interviewed by police following bandstand arson ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-interviewed-by-police-following-bandstand-arson Kingsbridge Police say they have interviewed "two males" following an "overwhelming response" to their appeal for information about the arson attack on Kingsbridge bandstand. A spokesperson... ]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:13:14 +0000 3442 2023-01-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9c/8b/8c/two-interviewed-by-police-following-bandstand-arson-61-1674508461.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bandstand-fire-being-treated-as-arson <![CDATA[Bandstand fire being treated as arson ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bandstand-fire-being-treated-as-arson Police are treating the fire on the Kingsbridge bandstand as arson. Kingsbridge Police have released a statement on Monday morning, following the fire on the bandstand... ]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:09:01 +0000 3441 2023-01-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/79/26/fd/bandstand-fire-being-treated-as-arson-82-1674472152.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/theft-of-power-line-knocks-out-power-for-many-households <![CDATA[Theft of power line knocks out power for "many households" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/theft-of-power-line-knocks-out-power-for-many-households Police are appealing for information after the theft of power line knocked out power for households in Sparkwell for up to four hours. After a spate... ]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:18:28 +0000 3416 2023-01-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/a3/e4/01/theft-of-power-line-knocks-out-power-for-many-households-35-1674159679.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ex-police-officer-and-passionate-volunteer-steve-mullen-has-died <![CDATA[Ex-police officer and passionate volunteer Steve Mullen has died ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ex-police-officer-and-passionate-volunteer-steve-mullen-has-died Ex-police officer and passionate volunteer Steve Mullen has died following a battle with cancer. Steve Mullen will be recognised by many people across the South Hams,... ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:13:53 +0000 3390 2023-01-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/70/65/91/ex-police-officer-and-passionate-volunteer-steve-mullen-has-died-6-1673468055.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-have-shared-advice-on-what-to-do-if-you-think-you-have-been-spiked <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Police have shared advice on what to do if you think you have been spiked]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-police-have-shared-advice-on-what-to-do-if-you-think-you-have-been-spiked Kingsbridge Police have shared advice on what to do if you suspect you have had your drink spiked. The information shared by Kingsbridge Police states that... ]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:07:37 +0000 3378 2023-01-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d6/0f/19/kingsbridge-police-have-shared-advice-on-what-to-do-if-you-think-you-have-been-spiked-85-1672870199.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-officer-punched-kicked-bitten-and-spat-at-by-teens-after-being-called-to-the-scene-of-an-alleged-assault <![CDATA[Police officer "punched, kicked, bitten and spat at" by teens after being called to the scene of an alleged assault]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-officer-punched-kicked-bitten-and-spat-at-by-teens-after-being-called-to-the-scene-of-an-alleged-assault A police officer was "punched, kicked, bitten and spat at" when he attempted to arrest a teenage girl following an alleged assault on another teenager in Kingsbridge on Friday... ]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:54:31 +0000 2788 2022-03-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9f/51/93/police-officer-punched-kicked-bitten-and-spat-at-by-teens-after-being-called-to-the-scene-of-an-alleged-assault-20-1648497284.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-appears-in-court-charged-with-sexual-offences <![CDATA[Man appears in court charged with sexual offences]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-appears-in-court-charged-with-sexual-offences A man has been remanded in custody after breaking into a property on Boxing Day. Luke Edwards, 33, of Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge, was charged... ]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:07:34 +0000 2594 2021-12-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/df/a2/67/man-appears-in-court-charged-with-sexual-offences-35-1640869688.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-man-s-car-found-in-kingsbridge <![CDATA[Missing man's car found in Kingsbridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-man-s-car-found-in-kingsbridge Police are carrying out searches to locate a missing man from Crediton. John Harrison from Crediton has been missing since Sunday and his car has been located... ]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:46:17 +0000 2469 2021-10-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b3/e6/8b/missing-man-s-car-found-in-kingsbridge-75-1635425195.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-urgent-appeal-to-find-grey-vw-golf <![CDATA[Police launch urgent appeal to find grey VW Golf]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-launch-urgent-appeal-to-find-grey-vw-golf Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate a grey Wolkswagon Golf, registration number AO06 JVT, last seen in the Dartmouth area. If you see this... ]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:06:15 +0000 2175 2021-06-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c8/68/62/police-launch-urgent-appeal-to-find-grey-vw-golf-4-1623931591.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/burst-water-main-collapses-road <![CDATA[Burst water main and collapsed road causes traffic chaos ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/burst-water-main-collapses-road The road between Sorley Cross and Stumpy Post Cross has been closed due to a burst water main and a collapsed road. Kingsbridge Police posted on... ]]> Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:40:24 +0000 2135 2021-06-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d9/5b/1a/burst-water-main-collapses-road-60-1622814037.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-police-officers-assist-in-finding-woman-with-dementia-video <![CDATA[South Hams police officers assist in finding woman with dementia - VIDEO]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-police-officers-assist-in-finding-woman-with-dementia-video Kingsbridge Police officers took part in the hunt for a missing woman with dementia, after she went missing from Paignton. Kingsbridge Police officers, along with the RNLI,... ]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:26:58 +0000 2006 2021-04-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f0/c0/c7/south-hams-police-officers-assist-in-finding-woman-with-dementia-video-30-1618000830.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-of-fuel-thefts <![CDATA[Police warn of fuel thefts]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-of-fuel-thefts Devon and Cornwall Police are warning people to secure fuel tanks after a number of thefts across the area. Devon and Cornwall Police are urging people... ]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:27:17 +0000 1962 2021-03-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b7/12/c6/police-warn-of-fuel-thefts-46-1616538515.jpg