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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/christmas-sorted-tick-off-your-festive-essentials-locally <![CDATA[Christmas Sorted! Tick off your festive essentials locally]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/christmas-sorted-tick-off-your-festive-essentials-locally South Hams District Council is delighted to announce the launch of its annual Christmas campaign, designed to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally and support the high street... ]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:38:00 +0000 5431 2025-11-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e6/2f/c9/christmas-sorted-tick-off-your-festive-essentials-locally-42-1763131090.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/volunteers-are-needed-to-help-deliver-christmas <![CDATA[Volunteers are needed to help deliver Christmas]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/volunteers-are-needed-to-help-deliver-christmas Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas AGM will take place on Monday - if you think you can help, find out what can you do. The organising committee for... ]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:25:28 +0000 5191 2025-04-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/79/d9/af/volunteers-are-needed-to-help-deliver-christmas-55-1743694998.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-urge-people-to-stay-safe-behind-the-wheel-this-festive-season <![CDATA[Police urge people to "stay safe behind the wheel this festive season" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-urge-people-to-stay-safe-behind-the-wheel-this-festive-season As we enter the holiday season, Devon and Cornwall Police is reminding drivers to stay safe on our roads and not to consume drink or drugs if you are... ]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:34:30 +0000 4986 2024-12-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/34/dd/63/police-urge-people-to-stay-safe-behind-the-wheel-this-festive-season-86-1734626292.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-slimming-world-groups-raise-money-for-rowcroft-hospice-this-christmas <![CDATA[Local Slimming World Groups Raise Money for Rowcroft Hospice this Christmas]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-slimming-world-groups-raise-money-for-rowcroft-hospice-this-christmas Slimming World members from the morning groups in Totnes & Kingsbridge have come up with yet another way to raise money for Rowcroft Hospice. Consultant, Nat Bamforth, challenged them... ]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:21 +0000 4985 2024-12-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b6/25/27/local-slimming-world-groups-raise-money-for-rowcroft-hospice-this-christmas-20-1734611211.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-encourage-local-businesses-to-report-shoplifting <![CDATA[Police encourage local businesses to report shoplifting]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-encourage-local-businesses-to-report-shoplifting With shops getting busier over the festive period, Devon and Cornwall Police are tackling shoplifting and encouraging local businesses to report any incidents. A statement from Devon... ]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:41:55 +0000 4979 2024-12-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7e/b7/f1/police-encourage-local-businesses-to-report-shoplifting-94-1734021952.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/eight-year-old-wins-christmas-card-competition <![CDATA[Eight-year-old wins Christmas card competition ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/eight-year-old-wins-christmas-card-competition Alexandria Tucker, 8, has won Coast and Country Cottages' annual Christmas card competition. Salcombe and Dartmouth-based holiday letting agency Coast and Country Cottages has once again... ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:13:19 +0000 4970 2024-12-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/57/d1/95/eight-year-old-wins-christmas-card-competition-47-1733825738.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-celebrates-christmas-is-cancelled <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas is cancelled]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-celebrates-christmas-is-cancelled Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas has been cancelled this morning, Thursday, 5 December, due to bad weather... ]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:03:00 +0000 4964 2024-12-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/12/b2/d0/kingsbridge-celebrates-christmas-is-cancelled-10-1733400459.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe <![CDATA[Festive crime crackdown: police step up their activity to keep people safe]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe Devon and Cornwall Police in South Devon area are preparing for the busy festive season, stepping up their activity to deter seasonal crime and target offenders in an effort... ]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:24:00 +0000 4963 2024-12-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ee/b5/40/festive-crime-crackdown-police-step-up-their-activity-to-keep-people-safe-90-1733347535.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-offering-free-town-centre-parking-this-christmas <![CDATA[SHDC is offering free town centre parking this Christmas]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-offering-free-town-centre-parking-this-christmas South Hams District Council are "delighted" to be "adding some festive cheer to residents" by offering two days of free parking in local towns. These parking perks... ]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:05:08 +0000 4950 2024-12-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/57/d8/85/shdc-is-offering-free-town-centre-parking-this-christmas-56-1733173517.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-food-bank-is-asking-for-advent-calendar-donations-2 <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Food Bank is asking for Advent Calendar donations ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-food-bank-is-asking-for-advent-calendar-donations-2 Kingsbridge Food Bank is asking for donations to be able to provide Advent Calendars to the children they support. Kingsbridge Food Bank needs 190 chocolate Advent... ]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:52:19 +0000 4925 2024-11-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5a/26/73/kingsbridge-food-bank-is-asking-for-advent-calendar-donations-2-6-1731923548.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/not-just-for-christmas-extended-post-office-hours-to-help-you-send-holiday-cheer <![CDATA[Not just for Christmas: Extended post office hours to help you send holiday cheer!]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/not-just-for-christmas-extended-post-office-hours-to-help-you-send-holiday-cheer Harbertonford Community Post Office and Store extends Post Office hours in time for Christmas. This festive season, Harbertonford Community Post Office and Store is "stepping up... ]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:02:36 +0000 4919 2024-11-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/a8/52/3a/not-just-for-christmas-extended-post-office-hours-to-help-you-send-holiday-cheer-51-1731531970.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/events-news/devon-county-show-is-offering-limited-early-bird-tickets-as-christmas-gifts <![CDATA[Devon County Show is offering limited early-bird tickets as Christmas gifts ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/events-news/devon-county-show-is-offering-limited-early-bird-tickets-as-christmas-gifts 'Give the gift of Devon this Christmas' as Devon County Show is releasing early-bird tickets to buy as gifts for the upcoming festive season. Finding an... ]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:19:23 +0000 4889 2024-10-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cd/3a/31/devon-county-show-is-offering-limited-early-bird-tickets-as-christmas-gifts-28-1729801180.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/slimming-world-group-raises-more-than-1-500-for-rowcroft-hospice <![CDATA[Slimming World group raises more than £1,500 for Rowcroft Hospice ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/slimming-world-group-raises-more-than-1-500-for-rowcroft-hospice Members of the Totnes and Kingsbridge Slimming World group have raised more than £1,500 by donating cash to see their Consultant dress up in a costume. ... ]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2023 21:44:45 +0000 4219 2023-12-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b2/2c/e6/slimming-world-group-raises-more-than-1-500-for-rowcroft-hospice-44-1703713493.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/enhanced-patrols-and-initiatives-underway-to-tackle-violent-crime-this-christmas-and-new-year <![CDATA[Enhanced patrols and initiatives underway to tackle violent crime this Christmas and New Year]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/enhanced-patrols-and-initiatives-underway-to-tackle-violent-crime-this-christmas-and-new-year Devon and Cornwall Police is reminding people to take care of themselves, their friends and family while celebrating the festive period in its latest drive to tackle violent crime.... ]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:24:51 +0000 4210 2023-12-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6c/fb/35/enhanced-patrols-and-initiatives-underway-to-tackle-violent-crime-this-christmas-and-new-year-65-1702996067.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/giving-tree-to-make-care-home-residents-christmas-wishes-come-true <![CDATA[Giving tree to make care home residents Christmas wishes come true ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/giving-tree-to-make-care-home-residents-christmas-wishes-come-true Embankment Bistro in Dartmouth is helping make care home residents come true with their giving tree. Embankment Bisto in Dartmouth has a heartwarming initiative that "aims... ]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:21:55 +0000 4206 2023-12-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/a6/65/bf/giving-tree-to-make-care-home-residents-christmas-wishes-come-true-94-1702657341.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-release-christmas-waste-collection-timetable <![CDATA[SHDC release Christmas waste collection timetable]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-release-christmas-waste-collection-timetable South Hams District Council has released the timetable for their Christmas and New Year waste collections. South Hams District Council has released their waste and recycling... ]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:29:15 +0000 4201 2023-12-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/43/7a/b6/shdc-release-christmas-waste-collection-timetable-67-1702585764.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/snow-comes-to-the-south-hams-or-at-least-some-of-it <![CDATA[Snow comes to the South Hams - or at least some of it ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/snow-comes-to-the-south-hams-or-at-least-some-of-it Snow arrived in the South Hams on Thursday, but not everyone got to see their town and villages transformed into a winter wonderland. Snow arrived on... ]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:12:30 +0000 4161 2023-11-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/70/2c/cc/snow-comes-to-the-south-hams-or-at-least-some-of-it-16-1701386082.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/looking-for-unique-christmas-gift-ideas-that-all-come-from-local-businesses-check-these-out <![CDATA[Looking for unique Christmas gift ideas that all come from local businesses? Check these out!]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/looking-for-unique-christmas-gift-ideas-that-all-come-from-local-businesses-check-these-out If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift for a loved one, while also supporting local businesses in the South Hams, then we have the list for you! ... ]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:09:34 +0000 4160 2023-11-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/eb/1b/8f/looking-for-unique-christmas-gift-ideas-that-all-come-from-local-businesses-check-these-out-69-1701382283.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/the-south-hams-starts-to-get-into-the-festive <![CDATA[The South Hams starts to get into the festive spirit ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/the-south-hams-starts-to-get-into-the-festive South Hams communities are starting to gear up for the festive period. Kingsbridge Town Council has announced their Christmas Tree arrived and will be decorated on... ]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:23:32 +0000 4143 2023-11-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/18/f8/fc/the-south-hams-starts-to-get-into-the-festive-89-1700515421.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-food-bank-is-asking-for-advent-calendar-donations <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Food Bank is asking for Advent Calendar donations]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-food-bank-is-asking-for-advent-calendar-donations Kingsbridge Food Bank is asking for donations of Advent Calendars to distribute to their clients. Kingsbridge Food Bank is asking for donations of Advent Calendars to... ]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:43:38 +0000 4129 2023-11-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4f/84/d5/kingsbridge-food-bank-is-asking-for-advent-calendar-donations-12-1699876098.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-pupil-wins-christmas-card-competition <![CDATA[Local pupil wins Christmas card competition]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-pupil-wins-christmas-card-competition A pupil from All Saints Academy in Thurlestone has won Coast and Country Cottages' Christmas card competition. The Salcombe and Dartmouth-based holiday letting agency Coast and... ]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:22:02 +0000 4123 2023-11-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d4/94/44/local-pupil-wins-christmas-card-competition-11-1699464141.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fire-crew-one-of-nine-crews-to-attend-christmas-eve-fire-in-torquay-area <![CDATA[Totnes Fire Crew one of nine crews to attend Christmas Eve fire in Torquay ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fire-crew-one-of-nine-crews-to-attend-christmas-eve-fire-in-torquay-area Nine fire crews, including Totnes, attended the kitchen of a hotel in Torquay on Christmas Eve through until Christmas Day. Four occupants of the fire were... ]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:30:52 +0000 3367 2022-12-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/05/18/11/totnes-fire-crew-one-of-nine-crews-to-attend-christmas-eve-fire-in-torquay-area-23-1672176826.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/40-affordable-homes-are-finished-in-time-for-christmas <![CDATA[40 affordable homes are finished in time for Christmas ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/40-affordable-homes-are-finished-in-time-for-christmas South Brent people get new home for Christmas. Work to build 40 new affordable homes in South Brent has been completed and all residents have moved into... ]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:41:28 +0000 3358 2022-12-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/19/c7/71/40-affordable-homes-are-finished-in-time-for-christmas-94-1671482504.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/events-news/kingsbridge-celebrated-christmas-last-weekend-and-it-attracted-hundreds-of-people <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Celebrated Christmas last weekend and it attracted hundreds of people ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/events-news/kingsbridge-celebrated-christmas-last-weekend-and-it-attracted-hundreds-of-people Kingsbridge Celebrated Christmas in a big way last weekend as the town was full to bursting with people, and the town square was alive with festive fun and ice... ]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:29:47 +0000 3344 2022-12-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/aa/f5/d2/kingsbridge-celebrated-christmas-last-weekend-and-it-attracted-hundreds-of-people-20-1670596200.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-estuary-rotary-club-when-and-where-can-you-find-santa-in-his-sleigh <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Estuary Rotary Club - when and where can you find Santa in his sleigh? ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-estuary-rotary-club-when-and-where-can-you-find-santa-in-his-sleigh Santa will be on his sleigh next week, find out where you can find him below. Kingsbridge Estuary Rotary Club is organising Santa to be on... ]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:08:41 +0000 3321 2022-11-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/80/e0/4c/kingsbridge-estuary-rotary-club-when-and-where-can-you-find-santa-in-his-sleigh-100-1669839239.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/anran-christmas-fest-will-raise-money-for-totnes-caring <![CDATA[Anrán Christmas Fest will raise money for Totnes Caring ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/anran-christmas-fest-will-raise-money-for-totnes-caring ANRÁN Christmas Fest 2022 opens its doors to host 35 local artisans in their Glass House, creating a Christmas craft market with a difference. Held on... ]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:56:15 +0000 3281 2022-11-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/76/79/29/anran-christmas-fest-will-raise-money-for-totnes-caring-38-1668380185.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-celebrates-christmas-is-starting-to-gear-up-and-it-s-bigger-and-better-than-ever <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas is starting to gear up, and it's bigger and better than ever! ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-celebrates-christmas-is-starting-to-gear-up-and-it-s-bigger-and-better-than-ever It's only November, but Halloween is over, the weather is getting colder so its time to start thinking about what to do for Christmas - and Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas... ]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:54:47 +0000 3279 2022-11-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e8/19/a8/kingsbridge-celebrates-christmas-is-starting-to-gear-up-and-it-s-bigger-and-better-than-ever-47-1668200158.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-appears-in-court-charged-with-sexual-offences <![CDATA[Man appears in court charged with sexual offences]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-appears-in-court-charged-with-sexual-offences A man has been remanded in custody after breaking into a property on Boxing Day. Luke Edwards, 33, of Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge, was charged... ]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:07:34 +0000 2594 2021-12-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/df/a2/67/man-appears-in-court-charged-with-sexual-offences-35-1640869688.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/mother-and-daughter-team-give-special-christmas-delivery-for-our-four-legged-friends <![CDATA[Mother and daughter team give special Christmas delivery for our four-legged friends ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/mother-and-daughter-team-give-special-christmas-delivery-for-our-four-legged-friends Young South Hams resident Jess Colton, 12, has spent the last few months collecting doggy goodies to pack into shoeboxes for two local dog charities, and now she has... ]]> Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:32:11 +0000 2589 2021-12-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8a/34/c1/mother-and-daughter-team-give-special-christmas-delivery-for-our-four-legged-friends-24-1640630202.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-celebrates-christmas-puts-on-their-best-ever-event-so-far <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas puts on their "best ever" event so far ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-celebrates-christmas-puts-on-their-best-ever-event-so-far Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas attracted thousands of people to the town on Saturday, kicking off the start of the festive season in the best way. Stalls lined the... ]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:41:49 +0000 2559 2021-12-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fe/63/99/kingsbridge-celebrates-christmas-puts-on-their-best-ever-event-so-far-12-1638907752.jpeg