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Yacht runs aground and takes on water
SA Sam Acourt September 29, 2026 534

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Dartmouth Coastguard and Rescue Team and Dart RNLI were called to Bow Creek on the River Dart after reports of a vessel aground and taking on water. ...
CCTV cameras catch seven fly-tippers in the act
SA Sam Acourt September 28, 2026 148

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Temporary surveillance cameras positioned at known fly-tipping hotspots in the South Hams have been hugely successful so far, catching seven fly-tippers in the act – as well as an...
Six fire engines attend Plympton fire
SA Sam Acourt Updated September 23, 2026 241

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Six fire engines attended a fire in Plympton Erle after smoke and flames were spotted. 
Fraudsters are pretending to be police officers
SA Sam Acourt September 23, 2026 259

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Devon and Cornwall Police are warning residents to be vigilant over a phone scam involving fraudsters posing as police officers.
South Hams residents warned to be aware of mobile phone delivery scam
SA Sam Acourt Updated September 22, 2026 279

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Residents are being warned about a fraud where criminals use stolen personal information to order mobile phones in someone else's name and arrange delivery to the victim's address. ...
Operation Seabird targets marine crime and protects wildlife
SA Sam Acourt September 22, 2026 138

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Operation Seabird flew into Salcombe recently as police offered free forensic marking for high value marine gear, as well as advice on how to avoid disturbing wildlife at the...
Devon & Cornwall Police welcomes new Assistant Chief Constable
SA Sam Acourt September 21, 2026 233

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Devon and Cornwall Police is pleased to announce the appointment of Deb Smith as Assistant Chief Constable (Crime, Justice and Vulnerability).
KEVICC invites local groups to make use of its grass sports pitch 
SA Sam Acourt September 21, 2026 816

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King Edward VI Community College (KEVICC) in Totnes, is inviting local community organisations to make use of its grass pitch adjacent to the all-weather pitch. 
Ivybridge Police give advice about parking near junction
SA Sam Acourt September 18, 2026 331

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Ivybridge and Rural Police has posted advice about parking near junctions after recent complaints. 
SHDC and Citizens Advice team up on money support
SA Sam Acourt September 18, 2026 228

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Citizens Advice South Hams and South Hams District Council are "working together on a new autumn campaign to encourage residents to ask for help before money worries become a...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on the A38
SA Sam Acourt September 17, 2026 406

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Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating a serious road traffic collision on the A38 near Plympton and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Kingsbridge community and club to benefit from major clubhouse extension
SA Sam Acourt September 16, 2026 596

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Rugby and sport in the Kingsbridge area is "to become more inclusive" and reach even more people, thanks to a major project to build new changing rooms. ...
Ofsted say friendship and kindness flourish at Stoke Fleming Community Primary 
SA Sam Acourt September 16, 2026 440

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Stoke Fleming Pupils have been praised for "excellent" manners and strong achievement. 
Drivers from Totnes and Dartmouth arrested for drink driving after "weekend of enforcement"
SA Sam Acourt September 15, 2026 766

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Ten drivers suspected of drink driving have been arrested in South Devon following a weekend of enforcement activity.
Kingsbridge toilets receive refurb treatment
SA Sam Acourt Updated September 14, 2026 207

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South Hams District Council has completed the next phase of a project to improve its public toilets.
Police offer free 'Cyber Choices' session to schools
SA Sam Acourt September 09, 2026 188

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A 90 minute session aimed at young people who have an interest in the cyber industry will be delivered to students across Devon and Cornwall to give them the...
SHDC "welcomes review" of local government reorganisation
SA Sam Acourt September 08, 2026 239
The Government has announced a review of the reorganisation plans that would see some areas of the South Hams absorbed into Plymouth City Council and others into Torbay. ...
Blackawton Pupils Gardening Club recognised by RHS for sharing their harvest
SA Sam Acourt September 07, 2026 225

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Staff and pupils at Blackawton Primary School are "delighted" that the school has achieved the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Level 4 Gardening Award. 
Police appeal for witnesses after serious collision near Stumpy Post
SA Sam Acourt Updated September 09, 2026 679

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Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious injury road traffic collision on the A381 near Kingsbridge.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is "prepared to look at" Devon reorganisation
SA Sam Acourt Updated September 03, 2026 207
The prime minister, Andy Burnham, has suggested he may reconsider some aspects of the sweeping changes to local government that are being introduced in Devon.
Hope Cove Weekend a success despite the weather
SA Sam Acourt Updated September 04, 2026 289

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Hope Cove Weekend organisers said "we aren't put off by a westerly in Hope Cove" as event is still a success despite weather. 
Bodyboards rescued from disposal help scientists protect Devon’s seagrass habitats
SA Sam Acourt September 02, 2026 228

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Old bodyboards collected at recycling centres are helping the Environment Agency protect some of the county’s most important coastal habitats.
Seven motorists arrested on suspicion of drug driving after music event
SA Sam Acourt September 01, 2026 235

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Police made seven arrests in connection with suspected drug driving following a recent unauthorised music event in the South Brent area. 
Drivers urged to take ‘Moor’ care and protect beauty spot wildlife
SA Sam Acourt August 31, 2026 274

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Police spoke to drivers during an operation earlier this month to keep people and animals safe at Dartmoor National Park Authority.
Window company premises "virtually destroyed" by fire
SA Sam Acourt Updated August 29, 2026 1430

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A fire broke out at a Industrial Estate unit last night and has "virtually destoyed" the premises of Avon Window Company Ltd. 
Police offer TRIP advice ahead of the bank holiday
SA Sam Acourt August 27, 2026 243

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Devon and Cornwall Police have shared advice for having a safe trip ahead of the August bank holiday this weekend. 
Inquest opened into Strete Gate drowning
SA Sam Acourt Updated August 27, 2026 1965

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The man who died after getting into difficulty while swimming at Strete has been named as 48-year-old Simon Lightbody from Surrey. 
Tank memorial car park to close for 10 months
SA Sam Acourt Updated August 27, 2026 1147

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The Torcross Tank car park will be closed from Monday, 7 September, 2026 until June 2027 while the Environment Agency carries out essential works to the Torcross sea defences....
New Kingsbridge to Torcross bus service launches this Sunday
SA Sam Acourt Updated August 25, 2026 1540

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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".
Man drowns off Strete Gate
SA Sam Acourt Updated August 25, 2026 4019

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A man has drowned after swimming off Strete Gate, Dartmouth, yesterday, Monday, 24 August. 
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