South Hams charity reports first signs of spring
1 day ago · Despite plummeting January temperatures and snowfall, the first official signs of spring have been spotted in a project run by Devon-based charity The Field Studies Council. In the depths of cold, dark winter, it’s easy to forget that new life is …
Weather blog: more ice and snow on the way | southhams …
2 days ago · Welcome to our Live Blog. After a snowy day yesterday on Dartmoor, we will today be posting weather updates from across Devon.
Two and a half thousand trees planted at Hope Wood
2 days ago · South Brent’s community came out in force last weekend planting the first 2,500 trees for a new 65-acre community woodland. The newly named Hope Wood is part of South Hams District Council’s priority to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, and to plant one tree for every resident in the ...
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County council postpones elections amid devolution rush
1 day ago · DEVON County Council has voted in favour of postponing local elections in May, prompting claims from opponents the move represents “democracy denied”. The decision to apply to delay this year’s county council ballot comes amid the rush among local authorities to respond to the government’s ...
Flood warning issued for South Devon | southhams-today.co.uk
5 days ago · Flooding is expected in South Devon on Sunday, January 5, following heavy rainfall, authorities have warned. Severe rain over the past 18 hours has caused the River Avon to rise, posing a flooding risk to properties and low-lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick, Brushford, and Manor House near ...
Kerbside recycling has arrived | southhams-today.co.uk
Nov 8, 2023 · Changes are coming to the recycling and food waste collection service in the South Hams from 20th November. The upcoming changes will mean that everyone is on the same service, using kerbside boxes, a white reusable sack and food waste caddy to present their recycling each week.
Access an issue as planners visit Woolwell | southhams-today.co.uk
Chair of Bickley Parish Council Brian Hill said: “It seems excessive, but it's been in the planning for a long, long time so it's no great surprise to some, but it is obviously a big shock and surprise to others to see 2,000 homes, which more than doubles the size of Woolwell as it is, without necessarily the rest of the infrastructure in place to support that.
Farmers support county council over inheritance tax changes
FARMERS have lined their tractors up outside Devon’s County Hall in support of efforts to encourage the government to rethink changes to inheritance tax on farms. They parked the agricultural vehicles, adorned with campaign slogans including one appeal for inheritance tax for all to be abolished ...
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For maximum coverage of the South Hams, Plympton and Plymstock, South Hams Newspapers publish a unique combination of weekly paid for and free newspapers offering an unrivalled readership in this affluent area of South Devon. The publictions, the “local” weekly newspapers of the area, with their ...