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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-at-westbrook-laundry-believed-to-be-accidental <![CDATA[Fire at Westbrook Laundry believed to be accidental ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-at-westbrook-laundry-believed-to-be-accidental A fire at Westbrook Laundrette on Tuesday, 21 July, is believed to have started accidentally. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) were called just... ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:16:47 +0000 5684 2026-07-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5a/74/cf/fire-at-westbrook-laundry-believed-to-be-accidental-63-1784755999.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-buses-destroyed-and-another-damaged-in-blaze <![CDATA[Two buses destroyed and another damaged in blaze]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-buses-destroyed-and-another-damaged-in-blaze Two 70-seater coaches have been destroyed and an 18-seater minibus has been damaged in a blaze at AB Coaches Ltd in Totnes. Devon and Somerset Fire... ]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 18:18:18 +0000 5583 2026-05-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fd/45/31/two-buses-destroyed-and-another-damaged-in-blaze-18-1778606309.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-students-gear-up-for-safer-driving <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Students Gear Up for Safer Driving]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-students-gear-up-for-safer-driving Students at Kingsbridge Community College (KCC), part of Education South West, have taken part in a road safety workshop this month run by Learn2Live, an organisation which works to... ]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:21:33 +0000 5464 2025-12-31 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3c/2f/42/kingsbridge-students-gear-up-for-safer-driving-52-1767180105.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/elderly-woman-drives-mobility-scooter-into-ditch-praised-for-her-sense-of-adventure <![CDATA[Elderly woman drives mobility scooter into ditch, praised for her "sense of adventure"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/elderly-woman-drives-mobility-scooter-into-ditch-praised-for-her-sense-of-adventure Kingsbridge Fire Station crew were called to a "woman trapped under a mobility scooter in a field", luckily the information was inaccurate, and by the time emergency services arrived,... ]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:16:45 +0000 5377 2025-08-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ca/df/5c/elderly-woman-drives-mobility-scooter-into-ditch-praised-for-her-sense-of-adventure-21-1756325819.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dsfrs-gives-advice-about-preventing-arson-after-fire-in-derelict-building <![CDATA[DSFRS gives advice about preventing arson after fire in derelict building]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dsfrs-gives-advice-about-preventing-arson-after-fire-in-derelict-building Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has given advice to prevent "deliberate fires", or arson, following a fire in a derelict building in Plymstock. Devon... ]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 20:00:39 +0000 5271 2025-05-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4f/00/d9/dsfrs-gives-advice-about-preventing-arson-after-fire-in-derelict-building-43-1748458976.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-are-battling-a-blaze-at-south-milton-sands <![CDATA[Fire crews are battling a blaze at South Milton Sands ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-are-battling-a-blaze-at-south-milton-sands Four fire crews are currently battling a blaze at the Beachhouse at South Milton Sands. A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said:... ]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 09:37:07 +0000 5247 2025-05-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/10/22/e5/fire-crews-are-battling-a-blaze-at-south-milton-sands-30-1746779836.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-service-offers-bbq-advice-after-being-called-to-beach-bin-fire <![CDATA[Fire service offers BBQ advice after being called to beach bin fire ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-service-offers-bbq-advice-after-being-called-to-beach-bin-fire Kingsbridge Fire Station was called to Bantham Beach car park on Saturday, where a bin fire had been caused by a hot BBQ being discarded. Kingsbridge... ]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:15:45 +0000 5202 2025-04-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/48/22/11/fire-service-offers-bbq-advice-after-being-called-to-beach-bin-fire-24-1744143354.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-emergency-services-recruitment-and-open-day-will-take-place-this-weekend <![CDATA[Dartmouth emergency services recruitment and open day will take place this weekend]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-emergency-services-recruitment-and-open-day-will-take-place-this-weekend An Emergency Services Recruitment and Open Day will be held this weekend in Dartmouth. Meet real-life heroes, have a look around emergency vehicles and learn more... ]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:54:20 +0000 4807 2024-09-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f3/6a/06/dartmouth-emergency-services-recruitment-and-open-day-will-take-place-this-weekend-40-1726088607.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/person-cut-from-car-following-crash <![CDATA[Person cut from car following crash ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/person-cut-from-car-following-crash Firefighters had to cut a person out of a vehicle after a single car collision in South Huish. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue crews from... ]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:34:58 +0000 4805 2024-09-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/71/de/c4/person-cut-from-car-following-crash-87-1726072735.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/underground-drain-fire-in-harbertonford-closes-road <![CDATA[Underground 'drain fire' in Harbertonford closes road ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/underground-drain-fire-in-harbertonford-closes-road An "underground fire below a drain" closed the road through Harbertonford on Friday. Fire crews were called to a "drain on fire" on Friday morning in... ]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:45:24 +0000 4414 2024-03-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/da/1f/39/underground-drain-fire-in-harbertonford-closes-road-85-1709589024.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-in-sherford <![CDATA[Fire crews battle blaze in Sherford ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-in-sherford Four fire engines attended a caravan fire in Sherford on Wednesday night. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) was called at 17:40 to a... ]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:52:07 +0000 4235 2024-01-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9d/96/b2/fire-crews-battle-blaze-in-sherford-68-1704487934.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/crash-in-halwell-closes-the-road <![CDATA[Crash in Halwell closes the road ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/crash-in-halwell-closes-the-road The road through Halwell was closed for two hours today after a crash. Devon and Cornwall Police were called at 11am today, Thursday, 4 January, to... ]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:31:18 +0000 4232 2024-01-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ee/19/91/crash-in-halwell-closes-the-road-62-1704404732.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/emergency-services-called-to-two-vehicle-crash <![CDATA[Emergency services called to two-vehicle crash]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/emergency-services-called-to-two-vehicle-crash A woman has been taken to hospital following a two car collision at Churchstow. Police were called at 2.15pm today, 20 December, following a two car... ]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:54:37 +0000 4212 2023-12-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f3/e7/90/emergency-services-called-to-two-vehicle-crash-84-1703106036.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-fire-crews-are-recruiting-on-call-fire-fighters <![CDATA[Local fire crews are recruiting on-call fire fighters ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-fire-crews-are-recruiting-on-call-fire-fighters Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting on call fire-fighters at three South Hams stations. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting... ]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:26:59 +0000 4144 2023-11-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fd/23/0c/local-fire-crews-are-recruiting-on-call-fire-fighters-12-1700595214.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crew-fight-tractor-fire-in-bittaford <![CDATA[Fire crew fight tractor fire in Bittaford ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crew-fight-tractor-fire-in-bittaford Fire crews from Ivybridge and Crownhill fight tractor fire in a field near Bittaford. Fire crews were called to a farm in Bittaford at 12.28pm on... ]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:45:26 +0000 4103 2023-10-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f1/d5/df/fire-crew-fight-tractor-fire-in-bittaford-9-1698360340.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-house-fire-in-ivybridge <![CDATA[Fire crews battle house fire in Ivybridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-house-fire-in-ivybridge Fire crews from four stations attended a house fire in Ivybridge. Fire crews from Ivybridge, Modbury, Camels Head and Greenbank, attended the scene in Ivybridge following a... ]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:25:13 +0000 4102 2023-10-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/30/58/80/fire-crews-battle-house-fire-in-ivybridge-56-1698355721.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/emergency-services-on-scene-after-person-falls-from-bridge-onto-rocks <![CDATA[Emergency services on scene after person falls from bridge onto rocks ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/emergency-services-on-scene-after-person-falls-from-bridge-onto-rocks Ambulance, police and fire crews are on scene in Ivybridge where a person has fallen from the bridge onto the rocks and river below. UPDATE: Statement... ]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:51:37 +0000 4021 2023-09-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3f/cf/f6/emergency-services-on-scene-after-person-falls-from-bridge-onto-rocks-57-1694624124.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/video-fire-in-totnes-closes-road <![CDATA[VIDEO: Fire in Totnes closes road ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/video-fire-in-totnes-closes-road A fire involving two outbuildings, a garden room, a storage shed and decking has caused the closure of the A381 in Totnes this evening. The fire,... ]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 20:27:24 +0000 4004 2023-09-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bc/a8/14/video-fire-in-totnes-closes-road-28-1693859373.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/impressive-driving-on-show-from-ivybridge-fire-station-crew <![CDATA[Impressive driving on show from Ivybridge Fire Station crew]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/impressive-driving-on-show-from-ivybridge-fire-station-crew Ivybridge Fire Crew has shown off their impressive driving skills on a recent call. Ivybridge Fire Station crew have been showing off how they're able to... ]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:02:36 +0000 3997 2023-09-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f0/a6/93/impressive-driving-on-show-from-ivybridge-fire-station-crew-44-1693591421.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fire-station-watch-manager-roger-retires-after-nearly-32-years <![CDATA[Totnes Fire Station Watch Manager Roger retires after nearly 32 years ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fire-station-watch-manager-roger-retires-after-nearly-32-years Totnes Fire Station has said a "fond farewell" to their watch manager Roger after nearly 32 years. Totnes Fire Station's watch manager Roger has retired after... ]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:28:17 +0000 3978 2023-08-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f9/54/21/totnes-fire-station-watch-manager-roger-retires-after-nearly-32-years-64-1692635394.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-chilli-farm <![CDATA[Fire crews battle blaze at Chilli Farm ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-chilli-farm Four fire engines attended a blaze in a field behind South Devon Chilli Farm yesterday. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called at 11.55am,... ]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:20:34 +0000 3923 2023-07-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0d/4d/47/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-chilli-farm-38-1689798335.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-service-ask-people-not-to-throw-batteries-in-their-normal-bins <![CDATA[Fire service ask people not to throw batteries in their normal bins ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-service-ask-people-not-to-throw-batteries-in-their-normal-bins Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has reminded people not to throw batteries into the normal waste bins. A spokesperson for DSFRS shared a post... ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:05:03 +0000 3824 2023-06-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/dd/a8/53/fire-service-ask-people-not-to-throw-batteries-in-their-normal-bins-42-1687471587.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crew-helps-cubs-get-their-fire-safety-badges <![CDATA[Fire crew helps cubs get their Fire Safety badges]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crew-helps-cubs-get-their-fire-safety-badges Ivybridge Fire Station crew helped the South Brent Cubs earn their Fire Safety Badge. Ivybridge Fire Crew attended South Brent Cubs meeting this week to help... ]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:50:44 +0000 3758 2023-06-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/87/5e/be/fire-crew-helps-cubs-get-their-fire-safety-badges-57-1686768656.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-industrial-estate <![CDATA[Fire crews battle blaze at industrial estate ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-industrial-estate Fifteen fire crews attended a fire at an industrial estate in Staverton, near Dartington. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called around 6.30am today,... ]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 21:13:21 +0000 3711 2023-05-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/52/cf/11/fire-crews-battle-blaze-at-industrial-estate-58-1684530830.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-charged-after-house-fire-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Man charged after house fire in Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-charged-after-house-fire-in-dartmouth A man has been charged following a house fire in Davis Road last week. A man has been charged following a property fire in Dartmouth on 9... ]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:30:40 +0000 3347 2022-12-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1b/cc/cb/man-charged-after-house-fire-in-dartmouth-32-1670851917.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[Fire in Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-in-dartmouth Firefighers were called to a domestic fire in Dartmouth yesterday. Fire fighters were called to a property on Davis Road, Dartmouth, yesterday, Friday, 9 December, at... ]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2022 19:58:01 +0000 3345 2022-12-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e9/b3/91/fire-in-dartmouth-38-1670704121.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-destroys-caravan-car-and-a-temporary-structure <![CDATA[Fire destroys caravan, car and a temporary structure ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-destroys-caravan-car-and-a-temporary-structure A fire has destroyed a caravan, a car and a temporary structure in Yealmpton. Crews from Plymstock, Ivybridge, and the water carrier from Plympton, attended a... ]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:37:26 +0000 3340 2022-12-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d2/35/1a/fire-destroys-caravan-car-and-a-temporary-structure-57-1670499642.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fire-crew-attend-workshop-fire-alongside-12-other-stations <![CDATA[Totnes Fire Crew attend workshop fire alongside 12 other stations ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-fire-crew-attend-workshop-fire-alongside-12-other-stations Totnes Fire Crew was one of 13 crews who attended a workshop fire in High Bickington. The workshop, on a farm in High Bickington, was "well... ]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:48:52 +0000 3242 2022-10-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d2/fc/40/totnes-fire-crew-attend-workshop-fire-alongside-12-other-stations-63-1666813766.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-somerset-fire-and-rescue-warns-about-chimney-safety-after-recent-fires <![CDATA[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue warns about chimney safety after recent fires]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-and-somerset-fire-and-rescue-warns-about-chimney-safety-after-recent-fires Kingsbridge Fire Station has reminded people to make sure they sweep their chimneys before lighting their fires. Kingsbridge Fire Station have posted on their social media,... ]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:51:26 +0000 3236 2022-10-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/be/7d/1d/devon-and-somerset-fire-and-rescue-warns-about-chimney-safety-after-recent-fires-32-1666554864.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/new-plymstock-fire-station-opens <![CDATA[New Plymstock Fire Station opens]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/new-plymstock-fire-station-opens The brand-new £2.3 million fire station at Plymstock has been formally opened. The new fire station was built on the same Dean Hill site as the former... ]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:44:22 +0000 3235 2022-10-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/de/e3/9c/new-plymstock-fire-station-opens-25-1666298675.jpg