South Hams Gazette

FareShare South West's ‘Truck Berry’ rolls in to rescue more surplus food

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:00:51 GMT

It may be more bread roll than rock ‘n’ roll, but FareShare South West’s newest addition is set to make a big impact across the West Country.

Bayards Court redefines care home living in Dartmouth, shortlisted for design award

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:14 GMT

A new care home in Dartmouth has been shortlisted for a prestigious national design award after redefining what later living can look like.

Embark on a slow walk to discover South Hams AONB's hidden beauty

Geoff Foale — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:38 GMT

Most of the South Hams area is included in what is termed an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). It is an area where there is so much nature and scenery ready to be viewed. But, while recording local wildlife, I see so many people rushing past without noticing all this beauty. Groups talk enthusiastically about many subjects, such as the restaurant which they visited last night, but never mentioning the glorious scenery.

South West to benefit from new NHS mental health centres

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:23 GMT

People across the South West are set to benefit from faster mental health support closer to home under plans to create new NHS community centres and dedicated emergency departments.

Your weekly horoscope with Russell Grant

Dylan Halliday — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:58 GMT

The astrologer looks to the stars for your horoscope for the week beginning Saturday, 22 August

Drink-drive figures revealed after more than 11,000 roadside tests

Tom Ladds — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:00:45 GMT

More than 1,000 roadside breath tests carried out by Devon and Cornwall Police have resulted in positive readings since April last year, new figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show.