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Sustainable South Brent gains control of seven-acre field at Hope Wood
SA Sam Acourt June 10, 2026 189

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South Hams District Council has approved the freehold transfer of a seven-acre field at Hope Wood in South Brent to Sustainable South Brent.
Battle of the Fairs in East Prawle raises more than £13k
SA Sam Acourt Updated June 09, 2026 339

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A friendly Battle of the Fairs in East Prawle has raised more than £13,000 for local good causes. 
Charleton pupils get creative in the kitchen with popular after‑school cooking club 
SA Sam Acourt June 04, 2026 259

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Pupils from Charleton CofE Academy have been busy developing their culinary skills this half term thanks to a hugely popular after‑school cooking club led by one of the school’s...
Drug dealer arrested in Totnes
SA Sam Acourt June 04, 2026 2419

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One man was arrested for suspected drug dealing following a "proactive day of action by police" in Totnes.
Salcombe's Kirsty Bonner is a Miss Devon finalist and is focussed on mental health
SA Sam Acourt Updated May 30, 2026 315

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Salcombe girl and Miss Devon finalist Kirsty Bonner is using her platform to launch 'Mind Over Marks'. 
Dartmouth Academy pupils complete 102-mile sailing challenge
SA Sam Acourt Updated May 26, 2026 231

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Pupils at Dartmouth Academy have returned from an unforgettable sailing expedition after completing a 102-mile voyage aboard Prolific with the Ocean Youth Trust.
New equipment unveiled at children's park
SA Sam Acourt Updated May 26, 2026 379

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A popular play park in Newton Ferrers has new and improved equipment for children to enjoy – thanks to support from South Hams District Council and Newton and Noss...
Battle of the Fairs in East Prawle
SA Sam Acourt Updated May 23, 2026 643

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East Prawle is getting two events for the price of one this year, with both the Prawle Fair and the East Prawle Festival taking place in the village tomorrow,...
Devon & Cornwall Police are asking children to name their tractor
SA Sam Acourt May 21, 2026 223

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Devon and Cornwall Police are asking children to think of a name for their new liveried tractor - what would you call it?
Sale of land at KEVICC will be reinvested into the school
SA Sam Acourt May 20, 2026 753

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Department for Education has approved the sale of land at King Edward VI Community College. 
Drug driver killed grandmother while driving 50mph above speed limit
SA Sam Acourt May 20, 2026 350

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A South Brent man has been jailed for 12 years after killing a "much-loved grandmother" after travelling on the wrong side of the road at more than 50 miles-per-hour...
Specialised wheelchair returned to owner after car theft
SA Sam Acourt May 19, 2026 244

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A woman who was left devastated after her car and vital specialist wheelchair were stolen over the weekend in Buckfastleigh has now been successfully reunited with her property. ...
Green Party's Jacqi Hodgson is elected chair of SHDC
SA Sam Acourt May 18, 2026 394

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South Hams District Council has been celebrating its work with local communities at its Annual Council meeting, and electing Jacqi Hodgson as its new chair.
West Alvington pupils set sail with "inspiring" Wind Project experience 
SA Sam Acourt May 18, 2026 196

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Pupils at West Alvington C of E Academy have enjoyed an "unforgettable, hands-on" learning experience on the water as part of the Wind Project, working with Salcombe Dinghy Sailing...
Comedian Josh Widdicombe becomes patron of Totnes Fringe Festival
SA Sam Acourt May 15, 2026 354

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Totnes Fringe Festival has announced that acclaimed comedian Josh Widdicombe will join the festival as its first official Patron, alongside confirming its headline sponsors for 2026: The Bull Inn...
Funding approved for flood defences at Torcross, but future of the road remains in doubt
SA Sam Acourt Updated May 12, 2026 698

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Nearly £20million of funding for sea defences has been approved for Torcross but there is no news about whether the road will be reinstated. 
Two buses destroyed and another damaged in blaze
SA Sam Acourt May 12, 2026 414

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Two 70-seater coaches have been destroyed and an 18-seater minibus has been damaged in a blaze at AB Coaches Ltd in Totnes. 
Bob the Bus celebrates prestigious King’s Award for voluntary service
SA Sam Acourt May 12, 2026 313

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Bob the Bus, the Totnes-based community transport charity, formally received its prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service last month.
Police are looking for volunteers on horseback
SA Sam Acourt May 11, 2026 969

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Launched in April 2026, Devon and Cornwall Police are looking for volunteers with horses to support the force by carrying out high-visibility patrols across rural communities.
Woman in custody after sword threats
SA Sam Acourt Updated May 09, 2026 2669

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Police were called to Malborough today, Friday, 8 May, following reports of a woman making "references to being in possession of a sword".
Blackawton School celebrates Earth Day with whole-school environmental projects
SA Sam Acourt May 07, 2026 233

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Blackawton Primary School marked Earth Day this term with a series of creative and hands-on activities designed to help pupils reflect on how they can care for the planet...
SHDC is urging landlords to take action as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force
SA Sam Acourt May 06, 2026 281

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Landlords, letting agents and tenants are being urged to make sure they’re ready for major changes in the private rented sector as the first phase of the Renters’ Rights...
Wanted man has links to Totnes
SA Sam Acourt May 06, 2026 341

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Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing to the public for assistance to locate wanted man Carl Davies.
Devon beach retains its title as one of England’s dirtiest
SA Sam Acourt Updated May 05, 2026 904

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Coastguards Beach on the Erme Estuary has been given a Brown Flag Award for the second time. 
Advice from Devon and Cornwall Police - theft of diesel from farms
SA Sam Acourt May 05, 2026 357

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On farms, fuel and batteries are one of the most likely things to be targeted by criminals. 
South Hams drives next phase of clean marine vision
SA Sam Acourt April 28, 2026 318

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South Hams District Council has hosted the third in a series of clean marine events as it continues to drive the district’s clean marine vision: including reduced carbon emissions...
Plymstock Aldi passes next milestone
SA Sam Acourt April 28, 2026 516

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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 1114

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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 454

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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 409

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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. ...
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