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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/update-investigation-into-serious-crash-in-totnes-police-appeal-for-specific-witness <![CDATA[UPDATE: Investigation into serious crash in Totnes - police appeal for specific witness]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/update-investigation-into-serious-crash-in-totnes-police-appeal-for-specific-witness Police investigating a road traffic collision on Coronation Road, Totnes, which left a man with serious injuries, are appealing for a female witness to come forward. Officers... ]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:52:54 +0000 4134 2023-11-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/94/12/ef/update-investigation-into-serious-crash-in-totnes-police-appeal-for-specific-witness-12-1700049348.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/serious-injuries-in-collision-in-totnes-police-appeal-for-witnesses <![CDATA[Serious injuries in collision in Totnes, police appeal for witnesses ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/serious-injuries-in-collision-in-totnes-police-appeal-for-witnesses Police investigating a road traffic collision on Coronation Road, Totnes, which left a man with serious injuries are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. See our... ]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:05:18 +0000 4130 2023-11-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b2/e7/c0/serious-injuries-in-collision-in-totnes-police-appeal-for-witnesses-24-1699964010.png 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-doctor-wins-at-first-ever-dedicated-sas-doctors-award <![CDATA[Totnes doctor wins at first ever dedicated SAS doctors’ award ceremony]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-doctor-wins-at-first-ever-dedicated-sas-doctors-award People were invited to nominate a SAS doctor who they felt had gone over and above to provide better health and care. The nominees were invited... ]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:39:38 +0000 4079 2023-10-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/50/34/4d/totnes-doctor-wins-at-first-ever-dedicated-sas-doctors-award-83-1697715590.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/huge-improvements-to-follaton-arboretum-in-totnes <![CDATA["Huge improvements" to Follaton Arboretum in Totnes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/huge-improvements-to-follaton-arboretum-in-totnes A long-term project to make lasting improvements to Follaton Arboretum in Totnes is close to completion. Planting and pruning have been a key part of the works... ]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:09:24 +0000 4031 2023-09-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/54/40/c5/huge-improvements-to-follaton-arboretum-in-totnes-39-1695208173.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/residents-to-make-the-final-decision-over-placement-of-totnes-skatepark <![CDATA[Residents to make the final decision over placement of Totnes skatepark ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/residents-to-make-the-final-decision-over-placement-of-totnes-skatepark The difficult decision on which of the two Totnes Borough Park sites the skatepark will be placed at will be decided once residents have had a final say in... ]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:47:15 +0000 4017 2023-09-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/81/73/06/residents-to-make-the-final-decision-over-placement-of-totnes-skatepark-68-1694544504.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/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/missing-person-have-you-seen-josh-baum <![CDATA[MISSING PERSON: Have you seen Josh Baum?]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-have-you-seen-josh-baum UPDATE: Joshua Baum, 47, who was reported missing on 19 June has been located safely this morning. Officers would like to thank the public for sharing... ]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:13:57 +0000 3856 2023-06-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/03/de/b1/missing-person-have-you-seen-josh-baum-90-1687898151.jpg 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/police-officers-appalled-at-needles-left-on-vire-island <![CDATA[Police officers "appalled" at needles left on Vire Island ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-officers-appalled-at-needles-left-on-vire-island Totnes Police officers said they were "appalled" at the amount of "used and uncapped needles thrown in and around the bushes". Totnes officers... ]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 20:51:20 +0000 3685 2023-05-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e9/ef/8b/police-officers-appalled-at-needles-left-on-vire-island-45-1683579242.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-officer-targeted-by-scam-warns-others <![CDATA[Totnes police officer targeted by scam - warns others]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-officer-targeted-by-scam-warns-others A Totnes neighbourhood officer received a scam call this week stating it was from HM Revenue and Customs. The officer took to Facebook to post about... ]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 20:41:32 +0000 3658 2023-04-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/83/06/0d/totnes-police-officer-targeted-by-scam-warns-others-76-1682282584.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/councillor-hits-out-at-county-council-over-traffic-chaos-in-totnes <![CDATA[Councillor hits out at county council over "traffic chaos" in Totnes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/councillor-hits-out-at-county-council-over-traffic-chaos-in-totnes South Hams District Councillor John Birch has blamed Devon County Council for "traffic chaos" over Easter in Totnes. Cllr John Birch took to social media to... ]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:08:29 +0000 3628 2023-04-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/77/44/de/councillor-hits-out-at-county-council-over-traffic-chaos-in-totnes-89-1681157323.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/body-found-in-totnes-2 <![CDATA[Body found in Totnes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/body-found-in-totnes-2 A body has been recovered from the water in Totnes. The body of a man was retrieved from the water in Totnes yesterday afternoon. ... ]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:38:13 +0000 3589 2023-03-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ab/35/55/body-found-in-totnes-2-71-1680006062.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/transition-streets-project-is-launching-this-month <![CDATA[Transition Streets project is launching this month ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/transition-streets-project-is-launching-this-month Transition Town Totnes are launching the 2023 round of the Transition Streets project this month. People from Totnes, and communities within 10 miles, are invited to... ]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:18:31 +0000 3556 2023-03-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9c/53/dd/transition-streets-project-is-launching-this-month-72-1679055523.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/body-found-in-totnes <![CDATA[Body found in Totnes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/body-found-in-totnes The body of a man has been found in Totnes this morning. UPDATE: A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police: "Following enquiries,... ]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:11:37 +0000 3546 2023-03-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/32/14/58/body-found-in-totnes-66-1678720361.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/collision-between-car-and-pedestrian-in-totnes <![CDATA[Collision between car and pedestrian in Totnes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/collision-between-car-and-pedestrian-in-totnes A collision between a car and a pedestrian in Totnes has left the pedestrian with "serious injuries". A pedestrian has been left with "serious injuries" after... ]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 17:54:59 +0000 3491 2023-02-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fc/36/1e/collision-between-car-and-pedestrian-in-totnes-27-1676224676.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-carried-out-speed-enforcement-operation-after-request-from-residents <![CDATA[Totnes Police carried out speed enforcement operation after request from residents]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-police-carried-out-speed-enforcement-operation-after-request-from-residents Three tickets were issued, with one driver being clocked at 43mph on the 30mph road. Officers from the "professional development unit" supported local Totnes officers for... ]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:33:36 +0000 3486 2023-02-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ea/a0/d5/totnes-police-carried-out-speed-enforcement-operation-after-request-from-residents-90-1675978507.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/crash-involving-lorry-and-moped-closes-a381 <![CDATA[Crash involving lorry and moped closes A381 ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/crash-involving-lorry-and-moped-closes-a381 Police have closed the road at Halwell due to a collision between a lorry and a moped. A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were... ]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:37:13 +0000 3475 2023-02-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/93/e3/e8/crash-involving-lorry-and-moped-closes-a381-21-1675435167.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/e-bike-trial-coming-to-totnes <![CDATA[E-bike trial coming to Totnes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/e-bike-trial-coming-to-totnes Totnes Town Council have worked alongside Exeter-based social enterprise, Co Bikes, to successfully apply for £25,000 funding to trial an e-bike scheme in the town. The... ]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:59:58 +0000 3458 2023-01-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/69/0c/e5/e-bike-trial-coming-to-totnes-44-1675026065.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ten-fire-crew-battles-huge-fire-in-totnes <![CDATA[Ten fire crew battles huge fire in Totnes ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/ten-fire-crew-battles-huge-fire-in-totnes A huge fire blazed through an industrial estate, with "loud bangs and explosions" as fire crews fought the inferno. Ten fire crews attended the blaze in... ]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:32:10 +0000 3445 2023-01-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/52/97/1d/ten-fire-crew-battles-huge-fire-in-totnes-52-1674678741.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-conservatives-took-donation-from-wealthy-landowner-who-fought-wild-camping-on-dartmoor <![CDATA[Totnes Conservatives took donation from wealthy landowner who fought wild camping on Dartmoor]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/totnes-conservatives-took-donation-from-wealthy-landowner-who-fought-wild-camping-on-dartmoor Totnes MP Anthony Mangnall has responded after news broke that the local Conservative Association had received a donation from Alexander Darwall, the millionaire landowner who fought against wild camping.... ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:05:25 +0000 3406 2023-01-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/85/e7/61/totnes-conservatives-took-donation-from-wealthy-landowner-who-fought-wild-camping-on-dartmoor-91-1673994176.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/three-main-roads-in-totnes-will-be-closed-for-three-months <![CDATA[Three main roads in Totnes will be closed for three months ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/three-main-roads-in-totnes-will-be-closed-for-three-months Three of the main roads in Totnes will be closed during a three month upgrade project. Three of the main streets in Totnes will be closed... ]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:28:39 +0000 3377 2023-01-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/77/95/2c/three-main-roads-in-totnes-will-be-closed-for-three-months-44-1672867855.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/motorhome-gutted-by-fire <![CDATA[Motorhome gutted by fire]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/motorhome-gutted-by-fire Totnes Fire Crew attended the scene last night but nothing could be done to save the vehicle. Totnes Fire Crew were called to Harberton at around... ]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:39:27 +0000 3375 2023-01-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d4/3e/55/motorhome-gutted-by-fire-78-1672742377.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/free-drumming-workshop-offered-to-help-mental-health-and-wellbeing <![CDATA[Free drumming workshop offered to help mental health and wellbeing ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/free-drumming-workshop-offered-to-help-mental-health-and-wellbeing A free workshop for beginners to introduce the world of Djembe drumming is being offered for the promotion of "personal and social recovery and wellbeing". Organised by... ]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2022 22:10:55 +0000 3365 2022-12-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e1/41/30/free-drumming-workshop-offered-to-help-mental-health-and-wellbeing-19-1671833608.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/play-park-reopens-after-makeover <![CDATA[Play park reopens after makeover ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/play-park-reopens-after-makeover Collapark play park in Totnes has reopened following a £100k makeover, with Westonfields park set to follow in mid-January. Councillors from South Hams District Council, Totnes Town... ]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:01:07 +0000 3353 2022-12-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ae/f3/a4/play-park-reopens-after-makeover-63-1671131511.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-have-you-seen-giles-battye <![CDATA[MISSING PERSON: A body has been found in the search for Giles Battye]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/missing-person-have-you-seen-giles-battye A body has been located in the search for 47-year-old Giles Battye. The body of a man was located today, Wednesday, 7 December, in the Burgh... ]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:04:29 +0000 3335 2022-12-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5b/0c/0e/missing-person-have-you-seen-giles-battye-70-1670444940.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/motorhome-scheme-set-to-stay <![CDATA[Motorhome scheme set to stay]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/motorhome-scheme-set-to-stay A 12-month pilot scheme allowing self-contained motorhomes to stay at nominated South Hams’ car parks has been permanently adopted by the District Council’s Executive Committee. The pilot... ]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:40:40 +0000 3332 2022-12-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5a/be/ae/motorhome-scheme-set-to-stay-19-1670272917.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/video-remembrance-day-2022-the-south-hams-comes-together-to-remember-the-fallen <![CDATA[VIDEO: Remembrance Day 2022 - The South Hams comes together to remember the fallen]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/video-remembrance-day-2022-the-south-hams-comes-together-to-remember-the-fallen People across the South Hams came together to remember the fallen as Remembrances Services take place across the district. We attended the Remembrance event in Dartmouth,... ]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2022 22:00:19 +0000 3280 2022-11-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4e/f1/21/video-remembrance-day-2022-the-south-hams-comes-together-to-remember-the-fallen-30-1668376862.png