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Sailor saved by jogger and blind luck when boat wrecked near Bolberry
SA Sam Acourt Updated May 02, 2026 827

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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 1597
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 511

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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 423

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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 889
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 839

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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 635

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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 683
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 620
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 1139
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 618
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 621

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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 1020

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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 977
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 825
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 1065
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 1047

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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 743
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 1232

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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 897
South Hams residents can now sign up to or renew their subscription for the district’s garden waste collection service.
Torcross Tank Car Park and toilets re-open ahead of half term school holidays
EP Emily Pike February 13, 2026 2289
South Hams District Council is still deeply involved in helping our communities at Torcross following the impacts of the winter storms, including reopening Torcross Tank Car Park and public...
South Hams District Council outlines budget proposals in response to growing financial pressures
EP Emily Pike February 12, 2026 1161
South Hams District Council has today set out its draft budget proposals for the coming financial year, as they continue to face significant financial pressures affecting rural local authorities...
Caravan dwellers evicted from land near Totnes
EP Emily Pike Updated February 20, 2026 1109

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South Hams District Council has taken action to evict a group of people living unlawfully in caravans on land near Totnes.
Louis Dunford’s Song Sparks Thought Provoking Art Project at Dartmouth Academy
EP Emily Pike February 12, 2026 1168
Students at Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, have embarked on a powerful and thought-provoking project inspired by the music of Louis Dunford.
Kingsbridge Sixth Form Media Students Go Behind the Scenes at the BBC
EP Emily Pike February 06, 2026 646

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Sixth form media students at Kingsbridge Community College, part of Education South West, have gained valuable insight into the news industry as part of an exciting interactive workshop with...
TAODS’ Little Red Riding Hood Celebrates 90 Years of Community Theatre with Sell-Out Shows and Charity Fundraising
EP Emily Pike February 05, 2026 1151
Totnes Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society (TAODS) has marked a major milestone in its history with a hugely successful run of its 2026 pantomime, Little Red Riding Hood, celebrating...
Primary Pupils Find Their Voice as Dartmouth Academy Triumphs at Youth Speaks
EP Emily Pike February 05, 2026 792

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Primary pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, celebrated an outstanding evening of success at the Rotary Youth Speaks competition, held at Stoke Fleming Village Hall this...
Bike hero receives award after quick thinking to help save a woman
EP Emily Pike February 05, 2026 953

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A young cyclist who helped to save a woman’s life in Ivybridge has been praised by police and has received an award at a special ceremony.
BrookHouse Management Salcombe win 'Property Management Company of the Year' Award 2025/2026
EP Emily Pike Updated February 05, 2026 923
BrookeHouse Management Salcombe Ltd is delighted and humbled to share the news that we have been awarded the South West England Prestige Awards ‘Property Management Company of the Year’...
Holiday Letting Secrets Event Draws Strong Crowd in Salcombe
EP Emily Pike February 04, 2026 902
Coast & Country Cottages welcomed more than 40 holiday home owners, prospective investors and industry professionals to its ‘Holiday Letting Secrets’ event on Wednesday 28th January at the Harbour...
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