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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/new-kingsbridge-to-torcross-bus-service-launches-this-sunday <![CDATA[New Kingsbridge to Torcross bus service launches this Sunday ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/new-kingsbridge-to-torcross-bus-service-launches-this-sunday A Sunday bus service between Kingsbridge and Torcross will return from Sunday, 30 August, following "calls from the local community for the route to be reinstated". Devon... ]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:59:54 +0000 5730 2026-08-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/69/2c/ae/new-kingsbridge-to-torcross-bus-service-launches-this-sunday-68-1787677519.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/resident-calls-for-road-markings-at-junction-after-crashes <![CDATA[Resident calls for road markings at junction after crashes ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/resident-calls-for-road-markings-at-junction-after-crashes A Kingsbridge resident has called for road markings at the junction of Coronation Road and Henacre Road after she had suffered two crashes. Nyk Redburne took... ]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:51 +0000 5728 2026-08-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/95/74/5e/resident-calls-for-road-markings-at-junction-after-crashes-51-1787602079.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-road-will-reopen-tomorrow-three-weeks-early <![CDATA[Kingsbridge road will reopen tomorrow - three weeks early! ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-road-will-reopen-tomorrow-three-weeks-early Kingsbridge Town Council is planning a "small community celebration" to mark the reopening of the bottom of Fore Street, which has been closed since March. The... ]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:23:58 +0000 5713 2026-08-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/69/c1/21/kingsbridge-road-will-reopen-tomorrow-three-weeks-early-88-1786652669.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/courts-upholds-296k-fine-for-locks-hill-hands-down-11k-fine-for-kernborough-owner <![CDATA[Courts upholds £296k fine for Locks Hill, hands down £11k fine for Kernborough owner ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/courts-upholds-296k-fine-for-locks-hill-hands-down-11k-fine-for-kernborough-owner South Hams District Council (SHDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting communities and taking action against unauthorised development after two successful court victories. The owner of... ]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:49:51 +0000 5708 2026-08-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/90/27/d1/courts-upholds-296k-fine-for-locks-hill-hands-down-11k-fine-for-kernborough-owner-62-1786402200.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-at-westbrook-laundry-believed-to-be-accidental <![CDATA[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/kingsbridge-recreation-ground-has-retained-its-green-flag-award-for-another-year <![CDATA[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/dcc-leader-responds-to-letter-from-chamber-after-culvert-works-in-kingsbridge-to-take-at-least-20-weeks <![CDATA[DCC Leader responds to letter from Chamber, after culvert works in Kingsbridge to take "at least 20 weeks"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dcc-leader-responds-to-letter-from-chamber-after-culvert-works-in-kingsbridge-to-take-at-least-20-weeks Leader of Devon County Council, Councillor Julian Brazil, has responded to a letter sent by South Hams Chamber calling the Kingsbridge culvert works "a prolonged and poorly managed situation".... ]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:03:15 +0000 5539 2026-04-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6f/4a/40/dcc-leader-responds-to-letter-from-chamber-after-culvert-works-in-kingsbridge-to-take-at-least-20-weeks-59-1775239408.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-primary-to-host-national-steplab-coaching-hub-day <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Primary to Host National Steplab Coaching Hub Day]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-primary-to-host-national-steplab-coaching-hub-day Kingsbridge Primary School (KPS), part of Education South West, is inviting educators from across the country to attend its next Steplab Coaching Hub Day on Thursday 29th January 2026,... ]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:39:04 +0000 5475 2026-01-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5e/0c/67/kingsbridge-primary-to-host-national-steplab-coaching-hub-day-93-1768833555.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/girls-quartet-claim-gold-at-relay-championships <![CDATA[Girls Quartet claim gold at Relay Championships]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/girls-quartet-claim-gold-at-relay-championships Kingfishers have taken a huge team to the prestigious County Championships. The first weekend of action at the Devon County Championships concluded with a handful of medals as KKSC... ]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:03:13 +0000 5474 2026-01-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9a/94/cf/girls-quartet-claim-gold-at-relay-championships-100-1768467801.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-students-gear-up-for-safer-driving <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Students Gear Up for Safer Driving]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-students-gear-up-for-safer-driving Students at Kingsbridge Community College (KCC), part of Education South West, have taken part in a road safety workshop this month run by Learn2Live, an organisation which works to... ]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:21:33 +0000 5464 2025-12-31 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3c/2f/42/kingsbridge-students-gear-up-for-safer-driving-52-1767180105.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ollie-and-frida-rule-the-pool-a-kksc-update <![CDATA[Ollie and Frida rule the pool - A KKSC Update]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ollie-and-frida-rule-the-pool-a-kksc-update The 2025 Kingsbridge Kingfishers Swimming Club Championships have concluded at Quayside Leisure Centre after 2 weeks of fun, fast racing. The competition was as large as it... ]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:56:24 +0000 5442 2025-11-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/31/e4/1a/ollie-and-frida-rule-the-pool-a-kksc-update-89-1764255397.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/coming-together-in-remembrance <![CDATA[Coming Together in Remembrance]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/coming-together-in-remembrance Kingsbridge Community College mark Remembrance Day. Kingsbridge Community College marked Remembrance Day with a moment of reflection and respect. Our students and staff joined... ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:44:44 +0000 5428 2025-11-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9c/0b/ed/coming-together-in-remembrance-88-1762937242.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingfishers-rising-in-strong-start-to-swim-season <![CDATA[Kingfishers Rising in Strong Start to Swim Season]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingfishers-rising-in-strong-start-to-swim-season The first two months of the new swimming year have brought numerous successes for the young athletes of Kingsbridge Kingfishers. Following golden success for Luna Browne, Emily... ]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:58:02 +0000 5422 2025-11-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bc/f2/a0/kingfishers-rising-in-strong-start-to-swim-season-55-1762243093.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/a-blooming-success-for-kingsbridge <![CDATA[A blooming success for Kingsbridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/a-blooming-success-for-kingsbridge Kingsbridge Town Council and South Hams District Council are proud to celebrate the remarkable success of Kingsbridge in Bloom, who have been awarded a Gold Medal in the ‘Small-Town’... ]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:24:27 +0000 5410 2025-10-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ad/02/b6/a-blooming-success-for-kingsbridge-57-1760361883.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/a-resident-of-malborough-has-completed-one-of-swimmings-greatest-challenges-a-solo-crossing-of-the-english-channel <![CDATA[A resident of Malborough has completed one of swimming’s greatest challenges; a solo crossing of the English Channel.]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/a-resident-of-malborough-has-completed-one-of-swimmings-greatest-challenges-a-solo-crossing-of-the-english-channel Sharon feels “lucky” after 15 hour Channel swim - A resident of Malborough has completed one of swimming’s greatest challenges; a solo crossing of the English Channel. ... ]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:02:40 +0000 5409 2025-10-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1f/1c/49/a-resident-of-malborough-has-completed-one-of-swimmings-greatest-challenges-a-solo-crossing-of-the-english-channel-71-1760346176.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-celebrates-gcse-success <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Community College celebrates GCSE success]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-celebrates-gcse-success The GCSE students at Kingsbridge Community College, are celebrating another fantastic year of success. Students have received a strong set of results, reflecting their hard work,... ]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:37:26 +0000 5378 2025-08-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bc/cf/e3/kingsbridge-community-college-celebrates-gcse-success-72-1756399060.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/three-weeks-left-to-enter-kingsbridge-show <![CDATA[Three weeks left to enter Kingsbridge Show ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/three-weeks-left-to-enter-kingsbridge-show Kingsbridge Show is closing its entries on Friday, 8 August. A spokesperson for Kingsbridge Show said: "Entries for the competitions in the equine, homecraft and childrens'... ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:38:32 +0000 5340 2025-07-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5e/d9/f5/three-weeks-left-to-enter-kingsbridge-show-6-1752773925.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-air-ambulance-attends-cyclist-after-crash-in-kingsbridge <![CDATA[Devon Air Ambulance attends cyclist after crash in Kingsbridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-air-ambulance-attends-cyclist-after-crash-in-kingsbridge Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon Air Ambulance both attended a crash on Saturday, 12 July. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We were... ]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:17:55 +0000 5335 2025-07-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2e/4f/91/devon-air-ambulance-attends-cyclist-after-crash-in-kingsbridge-20-1752574687.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/detectives-investigating-burglaries-in-kingsbridge-area-issued-advice-to-residents <![CDATA[Detectives investigating burglaries in Kingsbridge area issued advice to residents]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/detectives-investigating-burglaries-in-kingsbridge-area-issued-advice-to-residents Detectives investigating a series of burglaries in the Kingsbridge area have issued advice to residents. Over recent months, a number of properties have been targeted, often... ]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:37:05 +0000 5333 2025-07-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fa/bb/64/detectives-investigating-burglaries-in-kingsbridge-area-issued-advice-to-residents-91-1752514690.jpg 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/kingsbridge-students-conquer-ten-tors-2025-with-all-six-teams-completing-the-challenge <![CDATA[Kingsbridge students conquer Ten Tors 2025 with all six teams completing the challenge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-students-conquer-ten-tors-2025-with-all-six-teams-completing-the-challenge Kingsbridge Community College is celebrating an incredible achievement this month as all six of its student teams successfully completed the prestigious Ten Tors Challenge on Dartmoor. The... ]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 10:54:27 +0000 5269 2025-05-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ee/56/3a/kingsbridge-students-conquer-ten-tors-2025-with-all-six-teams-completing-the-challenge-51-1747994078.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/young-people-shaping-the-future-of-their-town <![CDATA[Young people shaping the future of their town]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/young-people-shaping-the-future-of-their-town South Hams District Council is speaking to 16–24-year-olds in Salcombe and Kingsbridge about what they want for their towns and what the local area needs to help it thrive... ]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 10:28:34 +0000 5242 2025-05-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7d/4b/68/young-people-shaping-the-future-of-their-town-63-1746523865.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-appears-in-court-charged-with-murder <![CDATA[Man appears in court charged with murder]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-appears-in-court-charged-with-murder Rowan Sutton has appeared in Plymouth Magistrates Court yesterday, charged with the murder of 22-year-old Aimee Pike. Sutton, 30, of West Charleton Court, West Charleton, appeared... ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:52:27 +0000 5235 2025-04-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7d/59/d8/man-appears-in-court-charged-with-murder-64-1745949162.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/west-charleton-man-charged-with-murder <![CDATA[West Charleton man charged with murder ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/west-charleton-man-charged-with-murder A man has been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old woman in Kingsbridge. Rowan Sutton, 30, from West Charleton Court, Kingsbridge, has been charged with murder.... ]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:52:03 +0000 5232 2025-04-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e4/1e/cd/west-charleton-man-charged-with-murder-60-1745751143.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-set-up-major-incident-public-portal-to-assist-in-the-murder-investigation <![CDATA[Police set up Major Incident Public Portal to assist in the murder investigation ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-set-up-major-incident-public-portal-to-assist-in-the-murder-investigation Detectives have created a Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) page as part of the investigation into the death of a woman on the A379 near Kingsbridge on Wednesday, 23... ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:48:11 +0000 5230 2025-04-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/21/21/b3/police-set-up-major-incident-public-portal-to-assist-in-the-murder-investigation-29-1745592512.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-continue-to-question-man-in-kingsbridge-murder-investigation <![CDATA[Police continue to question man in Kingsbridge murder investigation ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-continue-to-question-man-in-kingsbridge-murder-investigation Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman on the A379 near Kingsbridge are continuing to hold a man for questioning. Police were contacted at... ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:59:24 +0000 5225 2025-04-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e3/2c/03/police-continue-to-question-man-in-kingsbridge-murder-investigation-20-1745510375.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bowcombe-bridge-closed-after-serious-collision-between-vehicle-and-pedestrian <![CDATA[Bowcombe Bridge closed after "serious collision" between vehicle and pedestrian]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bowcombe-bridge-closed-after-serious-collision-between-vehicle-and-pedestrian Police have closed Bowcombe Bridge (New Bridge) and are currently on scene following a "serious collision which involved a vehicle and a pedestrian". A statement from... ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:54:48 +0000 5223 2025-04-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4c/17/8e/bowcombe-bridge-closed-after-serious-collision-between-vehicle-and-pedestrian-2-1745402237.jpg 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-are-appealing-for-witnesses-after-a-little-train-was-intentionally-derailed <![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses after a little train was intentionally derailed ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-are-appealing-for-witnesses-after-a-little-train-was-intentionally-derailed Police are seeking witnesses after a mini passenger train was deliberately derailed on Kingsbridge Quay. The incident happened between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on 8 April. ... ]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:40:34 +0000 5208 2025-04-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f1/2e/92/police-are-appealing-for-witnesses-after-a-little-train-was-intentionally-derailed-83-1744641648.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/little-train-derailed-and-driver-harassed <![CDATA[Little train derailed and driver harassed ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/little-train-derailed-and-driver-harassed The little train in Kingsbridge was derailed twice and the driver was harassed while running the service yesterday. Steve Mammatt, Kingsbridge and District Light Railway Company,... ]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:07:17 +0000 5203 2025-04-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/24/79/82/little-train-derailed-and-driver-harassed-72-1744222242.png