South Hams Gazette

Fire service 'always recruiting on-call firefighters'

Bradley Gerrard — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:01:10 GMT

THE economic squeeze is hitting the ability of many of Devon’s fire stations to recruit people willing to be on-call to respond to emergencies.

Unconfirmed claims online prompts second police plea: 'Do not speculate'

Charlotte Ramsdale — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:50:05 GMT

Police have urged the public not to speculate about the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Dartmouth, after a number of unconfirmed claims have circulated online.

Warrant grants extended custody for Dartmouth murder suspect

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:36:49 GMT

A man arrested on suspicion of murder in Dartmouth is to be held in custody for longer after detectives obtained a warrant of further detention.

Ivybridge Town secure a welcome away win

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:36:16 GMT

A summer of art, dance and community at Harbour House

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:48 GMT

Harbour House reflects on a successful summer of events - Sponsored Article

Professional, reliable service with RockSHORE Carpentry & Framing

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:43 GMT

Award-winning carpentry firm completes new veterinary practice - Sponsored Article

£1.25m debt cleared as South Hams centre marks 15 years

Tom Ladds — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:56 GMT

A free debt advice service which has helped almost 100 South Hams households become debt-free is celebrating 15 years of supporting people struggling with their finances.

A vintage property with a £4.25m price tag

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:54 GMT

A South Hams estate with a 16th-century history, 56 acres of rolling countryside and its own vineyard has gone on the market for £4.25million.

Nine arrests and vehicles seized across South Devon

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:42 GMT

Nine people were arrested and four vehicles seized during a two-day police operation targeting dangerous driving and vehicle crime across South Devon.

Dartmouth teams start Royal Navy charity race

Richard Harding — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:33 GMT

The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity’s Race Across the UK 2026 is now underway.

South Hams school children invited to design recycling vehicle artwork

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:26 GMT

South Hams primary school children are being invited to design artwork that could be displayed on the district's new waste and recycling vehicles.

'Your boat, our appeal': help Salcombe RNLI raise £450,000

Tom Ladds — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:00:12 GMT

South Hams Newspapers chief reporter Tom Ladds speaks to Philip Ward, Chair of Fundraising for Salcombe RNLI, about the appeal for a new state-of-the-art Shannon-class all-weather lifeboat and life behind the scenes at the lifeboat station.