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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/staying-warm-with-the-winter-fuel-store <![CDATA[Staying warm with The Winter Fuel Store]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/staying-warm-with-the-winter-fuel-store Keeping the home fires burning, for anyone who wants to stay cosy in the South Hams, The Winter Fuel Store is the place to know and go. Here, owners... ]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:22:08 +0000 5462 2025-12-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2c/b2/db/staying-warm-with-the-winter-fuel-store-53-1766416940.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/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/members-news/if-you-need-scaffolding-get-yourself-the-megastars-of-the-scaffolding-world <![CDATA[If you need scaffolding - get yourself the "megastars of the scaffolding world"! ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/if-you-need-scaffolding-get-yourself-the-megastars-of-the-scaffolding-world The “megastars of the scaffolding world”, a company with nearly four decades of experience can take on any scaffolding job, big or small. P&N Scaffolding, based... ]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:33:34 +0000 4640 2024-06-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/98/8a/d9/if-you-need-scaffolding-get-yourself-the-megastars-of-the-scaffolding-world-24-1718012110.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/colour-of-a-new-shop-in-dartmouth-has-split-residents-opinion <![CDATA[Colour of a new shop in Dartmouth has split residents' opinion ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/colour-of-a-new-shop-in-dartmouth-has-split-residents-opinion A new shop front that opened in Dartmouth last week, has split opinion with its bright façade. SoSweet, an American sweet shop based in Bideford, has... ]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 16:04:44 +0000 4579 2024-05-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7f/8e/09/colour-of-a-new-shop-in-dartmouth-has-split-residents-opinion-31-1715616369.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/salcombe-community-helping-shape-its-future <![CDATA[Salcombe community helping shape its future]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/salcombe-community-helping-shape-its-future In its "commitment to help local businesses thrive and flourish", South Hams District Council says it is "working to support the economy of local towns and rural areas across... ]]> Mon, 06 May 2024 15:15:49 +0000 4558 2024-05-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0c/15/92/salcombe-community-helping-shape-its-future-72-1715008648.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/specialising-in-dangerous-and-difficult-tree-works-bark-and-branch-can-take-on-any-project <![CDATA[Specialising in dangerous and difficult tree works, Bark and Branch can take on any project]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/specialising-in-dangerous-and-difficult-tree-works-bark-and-branch-can-take-on-any-project Specialising in dangerous callouts and hedge reductions, a family run business is going from strength to strength. Bark and Branch, run by tree surgeon Toby Yeoman,... ]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 17:16:25 +0000 4474 2024-03-31 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2a/62/b0/specialising-in-dangerous-and-difficult-tree-works-bark-and-branch-can-take-on-any-project-76-1711905392.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/mary-portas-queen-of-shops-calls-kingsbridge-businesss-window-display-sheer-class <![CDATA[Mary Portas 'Queen of Shops' calls Kingsbridge business's window display "sheer class"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/mary-portas-queen-of-shops-calls-kingsbridge-businesss-window-display-sheer-class Mark Davis Antiques was named by the Queen of Shops Mary Portas in her shortlist of three winning shop windows. Posting on her social media, Mary... ]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:10:20 +0000 3538 2023-03-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/be/5c/79/mary-portas-queen-of-shops-calls-kingsbridge-businesss-window-display-sheer-class-30-1678140646.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/seven-south-hams-businesses-have-been-named-in-the-devon-tourism-awards <![CDATA[Seven South Hams businesses have been named in the Devon Tourism Awards ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/seven-south-hams-businesses-have-been-named-in-the-devon-tourism-awards Seven South Hams businesses, including three of our members, have been named in the Devon Tourism Awards, proving once again that we have a wealth of incredible people and... ]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:47:21 +0000 3479 2023-02-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/00/7c/c7/seven-south-hams-businesses-have-been-named-in-the-devon-tourism-awards-74-1675720092.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/salcombe-watersports-is-looking-to-create-a-new-generation-of-water-explorers-in-a-unique-location <![CDATA[Salcombe Watersports is looking to create a new generation of water explorers in a unique location]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/salcombe-watersports-is-looking-to-create-a-new-generation-of-water-explorers-in-a-unique-location Salcombe Watersports is hoping to create and support a whole new generation of water-lovers, explorers and adventurers. Providing Stand Up Paddleboarding and Sea Kayaking experiences from a... ]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:42:02 +0000 3409 2023-01-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ee/85/fa/salcombe-watersports-is-looking-to-create-a-new-generation-of-water-explorers-in-a-unique-location-77-1674042201.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-business-gets-341-increase-in-electric-costs-has-no-idea-how-long-they-can-survive <![CDATA[Local business gets 341% increase in electric costs, has "no idea" how long they can survive ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-business-gets-341-increase-in-electric-costs-has-no-idea-how-long-they-can-survive A local store has received a bill for more than £1,700 for ONE MONTH of electricity. Stoke Gabriel Stores owner Rozalyn Holmes took to social media... ]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 23:10:34 +0000 3145 2022-09-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/15/e9/cc/local-business-gets-341-increase-in-electric-costs-has-no-idea-how-long-they-can-survive-12-1662588674.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/family-owned-business-grown-into-international-company-receives-royal-award <![CDATA[Family-owned business grown into international company receives Royal award]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/family-owned-business-grown-into-international-company-receives-royal-award The red carpet was rolled out and the best china was taken out of storage in Dartmouth as Ribeye Boats received a royal accolade. Ribeye Boats... ]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:20:40 +0000 2465 2021-10-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/80/56/fe/family-owned-business-grown-into-international-company-receives-royal-award-23-1635362477.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-new-funding-will-help-local-businesses-and-communities-to-get-together-and-grow-stronger <![CDATA[SHDC says new funding will "help local businesses and communities to get together and grow stronger"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-new-funding-will-help-local-businesses-and-communities-to-get-together-and-grow-stronger South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council are offering cash grants to local businesses to help them to "bring ideas to life that will boost the local... ]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:29:55 +0000 2463 2021-10-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/37/a2/49/shdc-says-new-funding-will-help-local-businesses-and-communities-to-get-together-and-grow-stronger-21-1635280207.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-involved-in-initiative-to-fight-climate-change-and-improve-wellbeing <![CDATA[SHDC involved in initiative to fight climate change and improve wellbeing ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-involved-in-initiative-to-fight-climate-change-and-improve-wellbeing Devon councils and charities are "taking the lead" on how to shop in a way that’s "good for climate and wellbeing", as research says consumers are making industry more... ]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:32:13 +0000 2456 2021-10-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/91/82/aa/shdc-involved-in-initiative-to-fight-climate-change-and-improve-wellbeing-43-1634909642.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crew-rescues-toddler-locked-in-car <![CDATA[Fire crew rescues toddler locked in car ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-crew-rescues-toddler-locked-in-car Kingsbridge Fire Station crew rescued an 18-month-old child from a locked car before a local garage patched the vehicle up so the family could return home. ... ]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:57:51 +0000 2174 2021-06-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bb/9a/6f/fire-crew-rescues-toddler-locked-in-car-41-1623931235.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/garage-expansion-plans-gain-local-support <![CDATA[Garage expansion plans gain local support ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/garage-expansion-plans-gain-local-support Plans are for extending the shop, creating a cafe, new vehicle repair workshop, MOT bays and replacement of the house at Totnes Cross Garage. Plans submitted to... ]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:48:20 +0000 2167 2021-06-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/dc/a4/18/garage-expansion-plans-gain-local-support-87-1623790391.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/family-business-can-supply-all-your-windows-and-doors-with-a-friendly-no-pressure-service <![CDATA[Family business can supply all your windows and doors, with a friendly, no-pressure service]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/family-business-can-supply-all-your-windows-and-doors-with-a-friendly-no-pressure-service A family business from Hereford has branched out to Kingsbridge, providing bespoke windows and doors with a no-pressure service to the people of the South Hams. ... ]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2021 22:25:21 +0000 2141 2021-06-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bc/54/18/family-business-can-supply-all-your-windows-and-doors-with-a-friendly-no-pressure-service-56-1623275719.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/the-husband-and-wife-team-taking-the-world-of-luxury-hampers-by-storm <![CDATA[The husband and wife team taking the world of luxury hampers by storm]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/the-husband-and-wife-team-taking-the-world-of-luxury-hampers-by-storm A husband and wife team from a tiny hamlet have been taking the world of luxury hampers by storm with their local produce and hand-finished touches. Based... ]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2021 22:14:41 +0000 2140 2021-06-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7d/ea/bc/the-husband-and-wife-team-taking-the-world-of-luxury-hampers-by-storm-78-1623274657.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/seven-south-hams-businesses-win-south-west-tourism-awards <![CDATA[Seven South Hams businesses win South West Tourism Awards]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/seven-south-hams-businesses-win-south-west-tourism-awards Seven of our local businesses have scooped South West Tourism Awards in a truly difficult year. The awards, like everything in the post-Covid world, had to change... ]]> Tue, 04 May 2021 15:58:13 +0000 2060 2021-05-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/33/c7/84/seven-south-hams-businesses-win-south-west-tourism-awards-49-1620246433.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-business-receives-queen-s-award-for-enterprise <![CDATA[Local business receives Queen's Award for Enterprise]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-business-receives-queen-s-award-for-enterprise Ribeye Boats and Tenders has been awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. The business, based in Dartmouth, is one of only... ]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:09:29 +0000 2055 2021-04-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7f/6a/84/local-business-receives-queen-s-award-for-enterprise-76-1619813382.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/another-award-for-martyn-as-he-gears-up-to-open-his-newly-refurbed-studio <![CDATA[Another award for Martyn as he gears up to open his newly refurbed studio ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/another-award-for-martyn-as-he-gears-up-to-open-his-newly-refurbed-studio Kingsbridge-based wedding photographer Martyn Norsworthy has received an award in the One Eyeland Worlds Top 10 Wedding Photos Competition. Having entered most years since 2016, Martyn is... ]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:07:07 +0000 2001 2021-04-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d5/1a/66/another-award-for-martyn-as-he-gears-up-to-open-his-newly-refurbed-studio-75-1617912967.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-offering-up-to-18k-restart-grants-for-businesses <![CDATA[SHDC is offering up to £18k 'Restart Grants' for businesses ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-offering-up-to-18k-restart-grants-for-businesses From beauty salons and book shops, to campsites and village halls, many local businesses could get a cash boost of up to £18,000. ... ]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:17:10 +0000 2000 2021-04-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/aa/2b/65/shdc-is-offering-up-to-18k-restart-grants-for-businesses-65-1617833940.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-invites-local-hospitality-businesses-to-apply-for-outside-seating-licences <![CDATA[SHDC invites local hospitality businesses to apply for outside seating licences]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-invites-local-hospitality-businesses-to-apply-for-outside-seating-licences South Hams District Council is inviting local hospitality businesses to apply for outdoor seating licences so they can start trading as quickly as possible. The... ]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:57:41 +0000 1996 2021-04-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/87/71/e1/shdc-invites-local-hospitality-businesses-to-apply-for-outside-seating-licences-92-1617829073.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-businesses-could-be-able-to-access-more-money-as-grant-allocations-change <![CDATA[Local businesses could be able to access more money as grant allocations change]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-businesses-could-be-able-to-access-more-money-as-grant-allocations-change Changes to the way South Hams District Council allocates Business Grants from the Government might mean local businesses can access more money. South Hams District Council... ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:29:50 +0000 1924 2021-03-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/33/1e/b9/local-businesses-could-be-able-to-access-more-money-as-grant-allocations-change-72-1614976202.jpg