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Plymstock Aldi passes next milestone
SA Sam Acourt April 28, 2026 520

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The developer behind the major Saltram Meadow site in Plymstock has exchanged contracts with a national supermarket on land intended to host its newest branch.
Airlifted pupil leads fundraising effort for Devon Air Ambulance
SA Sam Acourt April 27, 2026 1115

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A Year 3 pupil at All Saints’ Thurlestone C of E Academy has helped raise £752 for the lifesaving service in a school fundraising event.
Police appeal for witnesses after suspected arson
SA Sam Acourt April 22, 2026 457

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Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious fire in Totnes and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
South Hams communities show great support for the Great British Spring Clean
SA Sam Acourt April 21, 2026 410

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Staff from South Hams District Council have been out and about in the community helping with community litter picks, as part of the Great British Spring Clean. ...
East Allington Primary School opens new library to inspire young readers
SA Sam Acourt Updated April 21, 2026 427
Pupils at East Allington Primary School are celebrating the opening of their brand-new school library, created in direct response to pupil requests.
Thurlestone celebrates 130 years of hotel history with £130 offer
SA Sam Acourt Updated April 14, 2026 639

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Thurlestone celebrates 130 years of hotel history this year, and are celebrating by offering stays at £130 per person, per night, including including anniversary champagne, award-winning dinner and Devon...
Thurlestone pupils take action on plastics
SA Sam Acourt April 13, 2026 333
Wildlife champions at All Saints’ Thurlestone C of E Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, are taking the lead in tackling plastic waste at their school. ...
Drug search dogs help with police operation in Ivybridge
SA Sam Acourt April 09, 2026 448

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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....
South Hams District Council celebrates its community heroes
SA Sam Acourt April 08, 2026 548
Congratulations to the South Hams Community Award winners for 2026.
130 gather for April Fools’ Drag Bingo fundraiser raising £1,600 for Totnes Fringe Festival
SA Sam Acourt Updated April 07, 2026 347

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A spirit of April Fools’ Day frivolity filled the Royal Seven Stars Hotel in Totnes on 1 April, as 130 people gathered for a high-energy drag bingo fundraiser in...
Sailor saved by jogger and blind luck when boat wrecked near Bolberry
SA Sam Acourt Updated May 02, 2026 656

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A lone sailor has been rescued from the rocks near Bolberry after his boat wrecked on the rocks at dusk - and he was only discovered when a jogger...
DCC Leader responds to letter from Chamber, after culvert works in Kingsbridge to take "at least 20 weeks"
SA Sam Acourt April 03, 2026 1428
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"....
Kingfishers continue to soar at Two Counties meet
SA Sam Acourt April 01, 2026 415

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A busy few weekends of competition for KKSC swimmers has concluded with the Two Counties open meet, contested between clubs in Devon and Cornwall.
From the Butterwalk in Dartmouth to the Saxon settlements in Totnes: have your say on Conservation Areas
SA Sam Acourt April 01, 2026 312

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South Hams District Council is inviting you to have your say on the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan for conservation areas in Dartmouth and Totnes.
South Hams District Council supporting the Great British Spring Clean
EP Emily Pike March 13, 2026 787
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.
Totnes musicians unite for Rowcroft fundraiser in memory of local resident
EP Emily Pike March 13, 2026 727

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A group of well-known South Devon musicians are coming together on 25th March 2026 at the Barrel House Ballroom in Totnes for a special fundraising concert in memory of...
Student Leaders Gather for Education South West Leadership Conference
EP Emily Pike March 12, 2026 540

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More than 40 student leaders from across Education South West (ESW) schools came together for a Student Leadership Conference hosted at King Edward VI Community College (KEVICC) in Totnes...
All Saints’ Thurlestone C of E Academy Celebrates World Book Day
EP Emily Pike March 10, 2026 578
All Saints’ Thurlestone C of E Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, marked World Book Day with a fun and imaginative celebration designed to inspire a love of...
Dartmouth Academy Year 8 Pupils Learn Lifesaving CPR Skills
EP Emily Pike March 05, 2026 513
Year 8 pupils at Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, have taken part in vital, hands‑on workshops designed to give them the confidence and skills to act in...
Police invite local residents to meet them face to face at Spring events
EP Emily Pike March 05, 2026 1029
We would love to meet you! That’s the invitation from police as they ask local residents to come and speak to them at South Devon events this Spring. ...
East Allington Primary Pupils Join Chris Packham for Tree Planting
EP Emily Pike March 05, 2026 518
This half term thirteen pupils from East Allington Primary School, part of Education South West, travelled to a rewilding site near Launceston to take part in a special tree...
Education South West Shortlisted for Two National MAT Excellence Awards
EP Emily Pike March 04, 2026 495

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Education South West (ESW) is celebrating national recognition after being shortlisted in two prestigious categories at the MAT Excellence Awards, presented by Optimus Education. Education South West is a...
Second phase of Totnes toilet refurbishments completed
EP Emily Pike February 26, 2026 919

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South Hams District Council has completed the next phase of its project to improve public toilets in Totnes – with more improvements coming in the weeks ahead. ...
Police and partners take a stand against fly-tipping scourge
EP Emily Pike February 25, 2026 867
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...
Education South West Launches Dental Champions Programme Through Community Hubs
EP Emily Pike February 25, 2026 724
Education South West (ESW) has launched a new Dental Champions programme through its Community Hub network, supporting children and families with practical dental health education in response to growing...
Supporting storm hit communities
EP Emily Pike February 24, 2026 945
Work continues at pace to support communities and protect a stretch of South Devon’s coastline badly affected by storms and high tides.
Totnes Fringe Festival Awarded £2,000 Grant to Strengthen Digital Reach and Community Engagement
EP Emily Pike February 24, 2026 960

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Totnes Fringe Festival has been awarded a £2,000 grant from Totnes Town Council to support web development, social advertising and community outreach ahead of the 2026 festival (9–12 July...
Supporting storm hit communities in Torcross and Beesands
EP Emily Pike February 23, 2026 634
Work continues at pace to support communities and protect a stretch of South Devon’s coastline badly affected by storms and high tides.
Seven Kingfishers Achieve a County Top Three
EP Emily Pike February 20, 2026 1066

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February brought an end to the Devon County Championships, in which Kingsbridge swimmers competed valiantly against the very best from the county’s clubs and private schools to win a...
Garden waste service subscriptions now open in the South Hams
EP Emily Pike February 17, 2026 774
South Hams residents can now sign up to or renew their subscription for the district’s garden waste collection service.
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