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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-walkers-reminded-to-take-the-lead-and-keep-canines-under-control <![CDATA[Dog walkers reminded to Take The Lead and keep canines under control]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-walkers-reminded-to-take-the-lead-and-keep-canines-under-control Dog walkers are being urged to keep their canines under control, especially during lambing season. Devon and Cornwall Police wants to remind local communities that livestock worrying... ]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:14:08 +0000 5182 2025-03-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f1/5c/d2/dog-walkers-reminded-to-take-the-lead-and-keep-canines-under-control-69-1743016622.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/warning-for-owners-and-drivers-as-three-dogs-killed-on-slapton-line-in-a-month <![CDATA[Warning for owners and drivers as three dogs killed on Slapton line in a month]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/warning-for-owners-and-drivers-as-three-dogs-killed-on-slapton-line-in-a-month Local woman raises the alarm about dogs on Slapton Line as three dogs have been hit and killed in the last month. Jessie Watson, Queen's Arms... ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:36:57 +0000 4744 2024-07-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/db/48/46/warning-for-owners-and-drivers-as-three-dogs-killed-on-slapton-line-in-a-month-45-1722371825.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/raccoon-spotted-in-halwell <![CDATA[Raccoon spotted in Halwell ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/raccoon-spotted-in-halwell A raccoon was spotted in Halwell on Friday morning. Ellie Weston caught a short video of the raccoon at 2am on Friday, 2 February. ... ]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:21:18 +0000 4342 2024-02-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c7/0b/d0/raccoon-spotted-in-halwell-21-1706891006.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/prickles-in-a-pickle-is-chosen-as-dartmouth-co-ops-local-community-fund-for-this-year <![CDATA[Prickles in a Pickle is chosen as Dartmouth Co-Op's local Community fund for this year]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/prickles-in-a-pickle-is-chosen-as-dartmouth-co-ops-local-community-fund-for-this-year Prickles in a Pickle, the hedgehog rescue and wildlife sanctuary, has been chosen as the Dartmouth Co-op's local community fund for 2024. Prickles in a Pickle,... ]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:09:05 +0000 4295 2024-01-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f0/92/c4/prickles-in-a-pickle-is-chosen-as-dartmouth-co-ops-local-community-fund-for-this-year-81-1706130554.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/winter-crisis-animal-abandonments-have-soared-in-devon <![CDATA[Winter crisis: Animal abandonments have soared in Devon ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/winter-crisis-animal-abandonments-have-soared-in-devon RSPCA highlights 20.4% rise in incidents in Devon amid three-year high. Animal abandonments incidents have soared to a shocking three year high as the RSPCA warns unwanted... ]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:34:47 +0000 4154 2023-11-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/67/35/46/winter-crisis-animal-abandonments-have-soared-in-devon-5-1701207301.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-town-in-list-of-top-ten-dog-loving-towns-in-devon <![CDATA[South Hams town in list of top ten dog loving towns in Devon]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-town-in-list-of-top-ten-dog-loving-towns-in-devon Totnes has been named the seventh biggest dog-loving town, with the average household owning 1.36 dogs. Totnes has been named as the seventh most “dog-loving” town... ]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:34:13 +0000 4113 2023-11-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/49/28/c0/south-hams-town-in-list-of-top-ten-dog-loving-towns-in-devon-88-1698958466.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-rare-breeds-farm-announces-the-death-of-one-of-their-most-popular-animals <![CDATA[Totnes Rare Breeds Farm announces the death of one of their most popular animals ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-rare-breeds-farm-announces-the-death-of-one-of-their-most-popular-animals Totnes Rare Breeds Farm announces "with great sadness" the death of their last red squirrel Rosie. Totnes Rare Breeds Farm no longer has red squirrels following... ]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:56:56 +0000 3532 2023-03-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/65/1a/f8/totnes-rare-breeds-farm-announces-the-death-of-one-of-their-most-popular-animals-17-1677794261.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-rescued-from-reservoir <![CDATA[Dog rescued from reservoir ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-rescued-from-reservoir A black Labrador called Obi was rescued after falling 50ft into Burrator Reservoir. Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Tavistock was called at around 4.20pm on Boxing... ]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:05:07 +0000 3369 2022-12-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/79/d2/56/dog-rescued-from-reservoir-25-1672272321.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-rescued-after-going-over-the-cliff <![CDATA[Dog rescued after going over the cliff ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-rescued-after-going-over-the-cliff A dog has been rescued after going over the cliffs near Ringmore. Bigbury Coastguard Rescue Team were called to a cliff near Ayrmer Cove near Ringmore... ]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:19:22 +0000 3299 2022-11-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4b/c1/47/dog-rescued-after-going-over-the-cliff-58-1669033177.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/residents-woke-up-to-an-entire-herd-of-cows-walking-through-their-village-this-morning <![CDATA[Residents woke up to an entire herd of cows walking through their village this morning]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/residents-woke-up-to-an-entire-herd-of-cows-walking-through-their-village-this-morning East Allington residents were woken up by the sounds of mooing from a herd of cows walking past their houses this morning. An entire herd of... ]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:05:20 +0000 3070 2022-08-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4f/7a/71/residents-woke-up-to-an-entire-herd-of-cows-walking-through-their-village-this-morning-66-1659438333.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crew-rescues-trapped-seagull <![CDATA[Fire crew rescues trapped seagull ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crew-rescues-trapped-seagull Totnes Fire Crew rescued a seagull from a roof, and urged the public not to attempt similar rescues themselves. Firefighters from Totnes Fire Station were called... ]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:37:34 +0000 2942 2022-06-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/37/eb/2f/fire-crew-rescues-trapped-seagull-5-1654285066.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area <![CDATA[Totnes Police issue after reports of "dog related crimes" in the area ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area Totnes Police have issued advice for responsible dog ownership after recent “dog related crimes”. Totnes Police posted “a quick reminder out about being a responsible dog owner”... ]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:40:40 +0000 2801 2022-04-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2b/d6/51/totnes-police-issue-after-reports-of-dog-related-crimes-in-the-area-16-1649104860.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/rare-snake-photographed-in-the-south-hams <![CDATA[Rare snake photographed in the South Hams]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/rare-snake-photographed-in-the-south-hams An albino grass snake has been photographed in the South Hams. Alex Farleigh, owner of the Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre, found the snake in their car park and... ]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:28:50 +0000 2380 2021-09-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/89/e6/1a/rare-snake-photographed-in-the-south-hams-54-1631737849.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-asking-people-to-check-licenses-if-they-are-thinking-about-buying-a-puppy <![CDATA[SHDC is asking people to check licenses if they are thinking about buying a puppy ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-asking-people-to-check-licenses-if-they-are-thinking-about-buying-a-puppy With the rise in dog ownership since lockdown, the price of puppies has increased dramatically, meaning that sadly, so has the number of people willing to cut corners to... ]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:21:40 +0000 2133 2021-06-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bc/80/a1/shdc-is-asking-people-to-check-licenses-if-they-are-thinking-about-buying-a-puppy-58-1622755380.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/neighbourhood-watch-launches-protect-your-pooch-campaign <![CDATA[Neighbourhood Watch launches Protect Your Pooch campaign]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/neighbourhood-watch-launches-protect-your-pooch-campaign In response to the increased fear of pet theft, Neighbourhood Watch has launched their Protect Your Pooch campaign. The Protect Your Pooch campaign encourages people to keep... ]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 22:32:24 +0000 2107 2021-05-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/12/92/52/neighbourhood-watch-launches-protect-your-pooch-campaign-60-1621546364.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-is-rushed-to-the-vets-after-being-bitten-by-an-adder <![CDATA[Dog is rushed to the vets after being bitten by an adder]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-is-rushed-to-the-vets-after-being-bitten-by-an-adder A cocker spaniel named Henry was rushed to the vets after being bitten by an adder near Little Dartmouth. Henry's owner, Dartmouth resident Robin Springett, said... ]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:31:05 +0000 2033 2021-04-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cf/a7/2d/dog-is-rushed-to-the-vets-after-being-bitten-by-an-adder-96-1618954280.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/could-you-be-a-puppy-walker-for-the-police <![CDATA[Could you be a puppy walker for the police?]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/could-you-be-a-puppy-walker-for-the-police Devon and Cornwall Police are looking for a puppy walker to look after one of their new trainee police dogs. Kingsbridge Police posted: "These two bundles... ]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:08:10 +0000 2024 2021-04-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0d/24/62/could-you-be-a-puppy-walker-for-the-police-50-1618520904.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/neighbourhood-watch-create-survey-into-dog-thefts-to-gauge-public-feeling <![CDATA[Neighbourhood Watch create survey into dog thefts to gauge public feeling]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/neighbourhood-watch-create-survey-into-dog-thefts-to-gauge-public-feeling Devon and Cornwall Police have shared a survey about dog thefts in order to gauge the public's perception and attitude towards this specific crime. Neighbourhood Watch... ]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:23:50 +0000 1940 2021-03-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9b/6b/26/neighbourhood-watch-create-survey-into-dog-thefts-to-gauge-public-feeling-24-1615494974.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-focus-on-livestock-worrying <![CDATA[Police focus on livestock worrying]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-focus-on-livestock-worrying Livestock worrying becomes focus for Devon and Cornwall Police during March. Devon and Cornwall Police have produced a calendar to highlight rural issues throughout the year to... ]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:10:32 +0000 1917 2021-03-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2d/f2/a0/police-focus-on-livestock-worrying-61-1614723046.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-s-hedgehog-heavens-open-their-doors <![CDATA[Kingsbridge’s hedgehog heavens open their doors]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-s-hedgehog-heavens-open-their-doors Over 20 private and community gardens in Kingsbridge opened their doors to the public last weekend in aid of local charities including St Luke’s Hospice and Kingsbridge Community Garden.... ]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2016 01:00:00 +0000 636 2016-06-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/a4/a7/d1/kingsbridge-s-hedgehog-heavens-open-their-doors-86-1509832769.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/welcome-to-the-wacky-world-of-kingsbridge-pet-and-garden-supplies <![CDATA[Welcome to the wacky world of Kingsbridge Pet & Garden Supplies]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/welcome-to-the-wacky-world-of-kingsbridge-pet-and-garden-supplies A visit to SouthHams.com member, Kingsbridge Pet and Garden Supplies on Mill Street, makes for good entertainment. For a start, you will most likely pass a long-haired tortoiseshell cat... ]]> Thu, 12 May 2016 01:00:00 +0000 639 2016-05-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/95/30/cc/welcome-to-the-wacky-world-of-kingsbridge-pet-and-garden-supplies-84-1509835478.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/business-and-finance/hippopotamus-milk-is-pink <![CDATA[Hippopotamus milk is pink]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/business-and-finance/hippopotamus-milk-is-pink According to research carried out by property website, Rightmove*, hippo milk is, indeed, pink! This is not the only bizarre fact they've come up with. Try this... ]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 01:00:00 +0000 648 2016-03-31 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/00/ef/5d/hippopotamus-milk-is-pink-75-1509841239.jpg