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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/tributes-are-paid-to-dartmouth-woman-as-man-charged-with-murder <![CDATA[Tributes are paid to Dartmouth woman as man charged with murder]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/tributes-are-paid-to-dartmouth-woman-as-man-charged-with-murder The woman who died in Dartmouth on Tuesday has been named as 46-year-old Rebecca Grass, as a man is charged with her murder. Rebecca Grass was pronounced... ]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:34:18 +0000 5815 2026-10-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f9/ea/90/tributes-are-paid-to-dartmouth-woman-as-man-charged-with-murder-21-1791578144.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-dartmouth A murder investigation is under way following reports of a man creating a disturbance at a property in Dartmouth. Police and paramedics were called at around 9.20pm... ]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:06:19 +0000 5813 2026-10-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0d/27/a2/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-dartmouth-39-1791385697.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/allow-extra-time-for-dartmouth-lower-ferry-as-planned-maintenance-takes-place <![CDATA["Allow extra time" for Dartmouth Lower Ferry as planned maintenance takes place]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/allow-extra-time-for-dartmouth-lower-ferry-as-planned-maintenance-takes-place Anyone planning to use the Dartmouth Lower Ferry this autumn is encouraged to allow a little extra time while regular maintenance and safety checks are carried out. ... ]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:55:24 +0000 5810 2026-10-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d9/02/b9/allow-extra-time-for-dartmouth-lower-ferry-as-planned-maintenance-takes-place-79-1791237413.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/drivers-from-totnes-and-dartmouth-arrested-for-drink-driving-after-weekend-of-enforcement <![CDATA[Drivers from Totnes and Dartmouth arrested for drink driving after "weekend of enforcement"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/drivers-from-totnes-and-dartmouth-arrested-for-drink-driving-after-weekend-of-enforcement Ten drivers suspected of drink driving have been arrested in South Devon following a weekend of enforcement activity. The arrests took place on Saturday 5 and Sunday... ]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:02:09 +0000 5759 2026-09-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4a/7e/c8/drivers-from-totnes-and-dartmouth-arrested-for-drink-driving-after-weekend-of-enforcement-79-1789470136.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/breaking-man-drowns-off-strete-gate <![CDATA[Man drowns off Strete Gate ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/breaking-man-drowns-off-strete-gate A man has drowned after swimming off Strete Gate, Dartmouth, yesterday, Monday, 24 August. A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called by... ]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:16:05 +0000 5729 2026-08-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ad/e1/f0/breaking-man-drowns-off-strete-gate-63-1787608813.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-lower-ferry-to-introduce-new-ticketing-system <![CDATA[Dartmouth Lower Ferry to introduce new ticketing system]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-lower-ferry-to-introduce-new-ticketing-system Dartmouth Lower Ferry is introducing a new ticketing system designed to "improve the customer experience and provide a more secure, efficient, and user-friendly service". The new platform... ]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:23:25 +0000 5666 2026-07-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3f/8b/38/dartmouth-lower-ferry-to-introduce-new-ticketing-system-19-1783956314.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/three-identified-after-fire-at-dartmouth-rugby-club <![CDATA[Three identified after fire at Dartmouth Rugby Club]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/three-identified-after-fire-at-dartmouth-rugby-club Dartmouth Police said they have "identified three people responsible" after reports of a fire at the Dartmouth Rugby Club pitch. The police say they are "not... ]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0000 5650 2026-07-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/51/e8/cb/three-identified-after-fire-at-dartmouth-rugby-club-46-1783351803.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dart-harbour-master-shares-importance-of-supporting-pride-events <![CDATA[Dart Harbour Master shares importance of supporting Pride events]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dart-harbour-master-shares-importance-of-supporting-pride-events Dart Harbour Master Paul Britton has shared a "personal reply" about the importance of Pride events and official support for them, saying "I’m lucky, I survived". ... ]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:14:02 +0000 5648 2026-07-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5d/7a/de/dart-harbour-master-shares-importance-of-supporting-pride-events-93-1782901301.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/contactless-car-park-payments-being-trialled <![CDATA[Contactless car park payments being trialled]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/contactless-car-park-payments-being-trialled Contactless car reader payments machines are being trialled in two car parks in Dartmouth, to consider the broader parking experience in the South Hams. The new machines... ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:39:17 +0000 5635 2026-06-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0c/ce/3e/contactless-car-park-payments-being-trialled-17-1782161041.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/raw-sewage-released-into-dart-estuary-by-south-west-water <![CDATA[Raw sewage released into Dart estuary by South West Water ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/raw-sewage-released-into-dart-estuary-by-south-west-water The Environment Agency has advised against swimming in "Warfleet Creek, Dart Estuary and Dartmouth Castle Cove" after South West Water confirmed the release of "raw sewage into the estuary".... ]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:06:45 +0000 5630 2026-06-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d5/97/89/raw-sewage-released-into-dart-estuary-by-south-west-water-12-1781626011.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-police-officer-comes-full-circle <![CDATA[Dartmouth police officer comes full circle ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-police-officer-comes-full-circle Sergeant John Dingle has recently taken up a new role as Dartmouth Neighbourhood Team Leader, returning to the beat he was first stationed on as a new recruit. ... ]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:43:30 +0000 5628 2026-06-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d3/ec/82/dartmouth-police-officer-comes-full-circle-48-1781545565.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-complete-102-mile-sailing-challenge <![CDATA[Dartmouth Academy pupils complete 102-mile sailing challenge ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-complete-102-mile-sailing-challenge Pupils at Dartmouth Academy have returned from an unforgettable sailing expedition after completing a 102-mile voyage aboard Prolific with the Ocean Youth Trust. Fifteen Year 9 students... ]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 15:34:18 +0000 5605 2026-05-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ec/21/22/dartmouth-academy-pupils-complete-102-mile-sailing-challenge-41-1779821372.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/from-the-butterwalk-in-dartmouth-to-the-saxon-settlements-in-totnes-have-your-say-on-conservation-areas <![CDATA[From the Butterwalk in Dartmouth to the Saxon settlements in Totnes: have your say on Conservation Areas]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/from-the-butterwalk-in-dartmouth-to-the-saxon-settlements-in-totnes-have-your-say-on-conservation-areas 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. The... ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:04:40 +0000 5532 2026-04-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c9/07/ac/from-the-butterwalk-in-dartmouth-to-the-saxon-settlements-in-totnes-have-your-say-on-conservation-areas-48-1775067015.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/louis-dunfords-song-sparks-thought-provoking-art-project-at-dartmouth-academy <![CDATA[Louis Dunford’s Song Sparks Thought Provoking Art Project at Dartmouth Academy]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/louis-dunfords-song-sparks-thought-provoking-art-project-at-dartmouth-academy 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. The project began... ]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:19:42 +0000 5490 2026-02-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/34/7a/0f/louis-dunfords-song-sparks-thought-provoking-art-project-at-dartmouth-academy-21-1770887991.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/primary-pupils-find-their-voice-as-dartmouth-academy-triumphs-at-youth-speaks <![CDATA[Primary Pupils Find Their Voice as Dartmouth Academy Triumphs at Youth Speaks]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/primary-pupils-find-their-voice-as-dartmouth-academy-triumphs-at-youth-speaks 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... ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:36:41 +0000 5484 2026-02-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ea/96/20/primary-pupils-find-their-voice-as-dartmouth-academy-triumphs-at-youth-speaks-3-1770295049.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/young-eco-champions-lead-the-way-in-school-recycling-initiative <![CDATA[Young Eco-Champions Lead the Way in School Recycling Initiative]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/young-eco-champions-lead-the-way-in-school-recycling-initiative This month a group of pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, participated in an exciting ‘Waste Action Day’, aimed at improving recycling across the school. ... ]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:40:25 +0000 5477 2026-01-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/19/6c/37/young-eco-champions-lead-the-way-in-school-recycling-initiative-95-1769082041.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-delight-at-devon-cookery-competition <![CDATA[Dartmouth Academy Pupils Delight at Devon Cookery Competition]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-delight-at-devon-cookery-competition Pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, have been praised for their professionalism and teamwork after taking part in the Devon Local Final of the Springboard Cookery... ]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:00:02 +0000 5463 2025-12-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/41/2d/4e/dartmouth-academy-pupils-delight-at-devon-cookery-competition-57-1767081608.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/england-rugby-legend-martin-johnson-inspires-dartmouth-academy-pupils-at-awards-evening <![CDATA[England Rugby Legend Martin Johnson Inspires Dartmouth Academy Pupils at Awards Evening]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/england-rugby-legend-martin-johnson-inspires-dartmouth-academy-pupils-at-awards-evening Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, recently hosted a special awards evening to celebrate the achievements of its pupils, recognising both academic success and the embodiment of the... ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:43:08 +0000 5453 2025-12-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4f/13/67/england-rugby-legend-martin-johnson-inspires-dartmouth-academy-pupils-at-awards-evening-92-1765539798.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/year-10-pupils-enjoy-sleepover-at-dartmouth-academy-to-fund-cambodia-trip <![CDATA[Year 10 Pupils Enjoy Sleepover at Dartmouth Academy to Fund Cambodia Trip]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/year-10-pupils-enjoy-sleepover-at-dartmouth-academy-to-fund-cambodia-trip Year 10 pupils at Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, had an exciting overnight stay at school this term as part of their fundraising efforts for an upcoming... ]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:13:46 +0000 5447 2025-12-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b9/9d/80/year-10-pupils-enjoy-sleepover-at-dartmouth-academy-to-fund-cambodia-trip-98-1765282455.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/christmas-is-coming-and-so-is-dartmouths-annual-ferry-refit <![CDATA[Christmas is coming and so is Dartmouth’s Annual Ferry Refit]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/christmas-is-coming-and-so-is-dartmouths-annual-ferry-refit With Christmas just around the corner, Dartmouth’s Lower Ferry is gearing up to keep the festive spirit, and the town, moving! To keep passengers safe and to... ]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:03:10 +0000 5440 2025-11-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ac/c4/c1/christmas-is-coming-and-so-is-dartmouths-annual-ferry-refit-53-1764155023.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/indoor-self-storage-launches-new-business-support-service-for-south-hams-businesses <![CDATA[Indoor Self Storage Launches New Business Support Service for South Hams Businesses]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/indoor-self-storage-launches-new-business-support-service-for-south-hams-businesses SouthHams.com sponsor Indoor Self Storage, with sites in Dartmouth and Totnes, has launched an exciting new Business Support Service designed to help local businesses run more smoothly, efficiently, and... ]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:44:41 +0000 5432 2025-11-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/00/74/e5/indoor-self-storage-launches-new-business-support-service-for-south-hams-businesses-82-1763131635.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-joins-uk-ukraine-reading-for-pleasure-project <![CDATA[Dartmouth Academy Joins UK - Ukraine Reading for Pleasure Project]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-joins-uk-ukraine-reading-for-pleasure-project Reading Across Borders: Dartmouth Academy Joins International Literacy Partnership. Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, is thrilled to announce its participation in the UK–Ukraine... ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:51:25 +0000 5420 2025-10-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/09/24/60/dartmouth-academy-joins-uk-ukraine-reading-for-pleasure-project-83-1761814408.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-pupils-chart-a-course-for-adventure-with-sailor-conrad-humphreys <![CDATA[Dartmouth Pupils Chart a Course for Adventure with Sailor Conrad Humphreys]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-pupils-chart-a-course-for-adventure-with-sailor-conrad-humphreys Pupils at Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, were treated to an inspiring visit from renowned sailor and adventurer Conrad Humphreys this month. The school’s primary... ]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:32:12 +0000 5414 2025-10-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/91/20/dc/dartmouth-pupils-chart-a-course-for-adventure-with-sailor-conrad-humphreys-87-1760621543.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-dive-into-adventure-with-local-author-erin-allgrove <![CDATA[Dartmouth Academy Pupils Dive into Adventure with Local Author Erin Allgrove]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-dive-into-adventure-with-local-author-erin-allgrove Young Readers Set Sail on a Creative Journey with ‘Bosun Bob and the Cat with No Name Pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, ... ]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:46:12 +0000 5407 2025-10-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bd/eb/31/dartmouth-academy-pupils-dive-into-adventure-with-local-author-erin-allgrove-58-1760010393.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/iconic-dartmouth-pub-reopens-after-transformational-refurbishment <![CDATA[Iconic Dartmouth pub reopens after transformational refurbishment]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/iconic-dartmouth-pub-reopens-after-transformational-refurbishment One of Dartmouth’s most iconic buildings, the Royal Castle, has reopened this week following a transformational renovation by St Austell Brewery. The 17th century pub, which... ]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:38:04 +0000 5406 2025-10-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f0/6f/1d/iconic-dartmouth-pub-reopens-after-transformational-refurbishment-34-1759916321.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-work-on-the-embankment-has-triggered-more-pressure-to-repair-warfleet-road <![CDATA[Council work on the Embankment has triggered more pressure to repair Warfleet Road ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-work-on-the-embankment-has-triggered-more-pressure-to-repair-warfleet-road Warfleet Road, Dartmouth, has been closed for more than a year-and-a-half after a wall collapsed, and arguments over whether repairs are the responsibility of Devon County Council or a... ]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:47:29 +0000 5382 2025-08-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/45/2b/c6/council-work-on-the-embankment-has-triggered-more-pressure-to-repair-warfleet-road-17-1756497227.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bright-futures-ahead-local-students-embark-on-ambitious-academic-journeys <![CDATA[Bright futures ahead: local students embark on ambitious academic journeys]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/bright-futures-ahead-local-students-embark-on-ambitious-academic-journeys Pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, were all smiles this morning as they collected their GCSE results, Thursday, 21st August. This year’s cohort... ]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:56:39 +0000 5379 2025-08-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b0/93/ab/bright-futures-ahead-local-students-embark-on-ambitious-academic-journeys-77-1756403822.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-pleased-to-announce-the-successful-completion-of-repair-works-at-dartmouth-embankment <![CDATA[SHDC is "pleased to announce the successful completion of repair works at Dartmouth Embankment"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-pleased-to-announce-the-successful-completion-of-repair-works-at-dartmouth-embankment SHDC has said that the "unexpected appearance of a hole beneath the South Embankment was identified, surveyed, repaired and made safe within a fast turnaround". A spokesperson... ]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:41:38 +0000 5368 2025-08-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8b/88/4a/shdc-is-pleased-to-announce-the-successful-completion-of-repair-works-at-dartmouth-embankment-86-1755279708.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-pupils-dazzle-at-national-health-conference-in-london <![CDATA[Dartmouth pupils "dazzle" at National Health Conference in London]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-pupils-dazzle-at-national-health-conference-in-london A group of pupils from Dartmouth Academy have taken their learning far beyond the classroom, presenting their views on government health policy to leading academics at a national conference... ]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:59:13 +0000 5342 2025-07-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/47/3a/0e/dartmouth-pupils-dazzle-at-national-health-conference-in-london-26-1753120770.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-is-installing-solar-panels-at-three-of-its-leisure-centres <![CDATA[Council is "installing solar panels at three of its leisure centres" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-is-installing-solar-panels-at-three-of-its-leisure-centres The leisure centres in Ivybridge, Dartmouth and Totnes will take a bold step forward, after South Hams District Council "committed to fitting the facilities with solar panels". ... ]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:11:50 +0000 5289 2025-06-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2d/71/c3/council-is-installing-solar-panels-at-three-of-its-leisure-centres-41-1749464193.jpg