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West Charleton Post Office is to be closed down later this year, a local newspaper has reported.
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Village pub re-opens under new management
The delightful Ashburton Arms has been re-launched under an exciting new management team.
New head aims to build on success
The new headteacher of a local primary school has spoken of her vision for it to be a place where e … more»
Refurbished property with estuary views
A stunning property in West Charleton has been put up for sale at £689,000.
 Refurbished property with estuary viewsA stunning property in West Charleton has been put up for sale at £689,000. |
 Self catering in the heart of the South HamsWest Charleton Grange comprises six luxury self catering holiday cottages set in a private hamlet on the edge of West Charleton. |
 Village pub re-opens under new managementThe delightful Ashburton Arms has been re-launched under an exciting new management team. |
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 Local photographer wins international recognitionSherford photographer Martyn Norsworthy has gained international recognition at this year's PX-3 Prix de la Paris Inter … more» |
 Official stamp of approval for Wheeldon FarmWheeldon Farm, one of the UK's top off-road training businesses, now has a very bright future after securing full plann … more» |
 Kingsbridge job centre to closeKingsbridge's Jobcentre Plus branch is to be closed down in March, the Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed. |
 Pupils get stars in their eyesPupils at Kingsbridge Primary School who attend the out of school club have teamed up with a local media student to fil … more» |
 Local food firm sold for undisclosed sumSouth Hams business The Local Food Company has been purchased by Country Man's Choice for an undisclosed sum. |
 Chess club seeking new membersKingsbridge Chess Club is on the look out for new members. |
 Longer life expected in KingsbridgeKingsbridge has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the Westcountry, new figures show. |
 Digging their way to successGreen fingered tenants in the South Hams have come up smelling of roses in a garden competition organised by Tor Homes. |
Official stamp of approval for Wheeldon FarmWheeldon Farm, one of the UK's top off-road training businesses, now has a very bright future after securing full plann … more» |
 Rockers Curved Air announce Malborough gigLegendary rock band Curved Air will be performing in Malborough early next month. |
 Motoring firm celebrates 93rd anniversary2007 was another successful year for Kingsbridge's Quay Auto Centre, which has been serving the motoring needs of the S … more» |
 Does Kingsbrdge have a cocaine addiction?A worrying number of young people in the South Hams are using hard drugs, according to a local policeman. |
 Steen says 'Stop Post Office Closures'Totnes MP Anthony Steen has attacked Gordon Brown's Labour party over its decision to close thousands of rural post offices. |
 Plans to build more cheaper homesSouth Hams District Council (SHDC) is taking ambitious new steps to help deal with the district's critical need for more affordable housing. |
 Porpoise washed up on South Hams beachA dead porpoise has been found washed ashore at Slapton Sands. |
 Keeping things together - this Old Bag is perfect for mums on the go!Award-winning Kingsbridge business The Old Bag Company has launched a new range of bags, the Sophie Baby Changing Bag. |
 Lamble resigns as Allington managerMalcolm Lamble has resigned and ended his 12-year reign in charge of South Hams outfit East Allington United. |
 Leading fashion names on your doorstepIt's never been easier or cheaper to keep up with the latest fashions! Kingsbridge's high street is packed with fantast … more» |
 Town to go digital in April 2009Kingsbridge will switch once and for all to the new digital television platform next spring, it has been announced. |
 Tourism worth £8.9bn to regionTourism contributes £8.9bn to the South West economy each year, a new study has found. |
 Action to maintain coast roadStorm damage to the beach at Slapton is to be repaired by the Slapton Line Partnership in order to protect the coast road, at a cost up to £20,000. |
Plans to build more cheaper homesSouth Hams District Council (SHDC) is taking ambitious new steps to help deal with the district's critical need for more affordable housing. |
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 Daphne visits Port Eliot againSaturday 31 May will see the internal and external worlds of Daphne du Maurier coming to life in an intriguing way at t … more» |
 Major step forward for £120m Exeter Science ParkPlans for a new £120m Science Park on the outskirts of Exeter have taken a major step forward with the announcement tha … more» |
 Graduates escape the pace of life in the WestcountryIt is not a new trend for recent graduates to 'do the London thing', or flock to the major UK cities for jobs, but ther … more» |
 State-of-the-art £100m college for North DevonNorth Devon College is moving to a new state-of-the-art £100m campus, it has been confirmed. |
 Fifteen Cornwall wins national 'Tourism Oscar'Fifteen Cornwall won gold at this year's Enjoy England Awards on Wednesday 23 April, scooping the top award in the 'Taste of England' category. |
 Casino plan hits jackpotA seaside resort in the Westcountry has been told it will be able to build a casino that can house 80 gaming machines with jackpots of £4,000. |
 Call to curb alcohol misuseA new report has revealed a surge in the number of alcohol-related admissions to the region's hospitals. |
 Devon's premier garden centreIvybridge's popular Endsleigh Garden and Leisure offers a complete solution to all your gardening needs. |
 Archaeologists discover Roman fortUniversity of Exeter archaeologists have discovered a Roman fort in South East Cornwall. |
 Tunstall to play at EdenAcclaimed singer-songwriter KT Tunstall will headline an Eden Project gig this summer. |
 Diesel costs motor aheadThe Westcountry has the highest diesel prices in the country, a new report has revealed. |
 Wooden boat voyage to AustraliaYachtsman and adventurer Pete Goss is to embark on a 11,800 mile nautical journey in a wooden boat, re-enacting an epic … more» |
 Tories still hold PlymouthThe Conservative party has retained control of Plymouth City Council following last night’s local elections. |
 Home movers fall for the charm of the WestcountryUK home movers are flocking to the Westcountry, according to a study of over half a million address changes by Royal Mail. |
 Somerset cow aims for record booksA giant bullock from Somerset could be Britain’s tallest cow, his owners have said. |
 Shopping with styleJane Furnival, who writes a weekly shopping column in the Daily Telegraph, looks at what Cheltenham has to offer the shopper. |
 Sailors set sail for BostonOver 20 sailors from around the globe have set sail on the 2008 Artemis Transat yacht race. |
 An interview with Zoe SzypilloIn our series of talks with Westcountry celebrities, Nick Gibbens speaks to Exeter model and Bollywood actress Zoe Szypillo. |
 Somerset 'leads broadband Britain'Somerset is the UK's broadband capital, with nearly half of all the county's households and businesses having high-speed net access, a survey says. |
 The rebirth of the WestcountryThe Westcountry has shaken off its country-bumpkin image and reinvented itself as a cultural hotbed, says travel book firm Lonely Planet. |
 Litter spoils region's beautiful beachesThe amount of plastic littering Westcountry beaches is at its highest level since records began, a survey warns. |
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 Canada prepares for mass seal slaughterCanada is about to begin its controversial annual commercial seal hunt with a quota of 275,000 harp seals. |
 Scolari offered £3.25m to replace ErikssonManchester City have approached Luiz Felipe Scolari about replacing Sven-Goran Eriksson as the club's manager. |
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 Kate's back on top of the fashion worldKate Moss is back on top of the fashion world after being named Britain's best-dressed woman. |
 Air passengers go mobile above 3000 metresCommunications regulator Ofcom has confirmed plans to allow passengers on UK-registered aircraft to use their mobile ph … more» |
 Bonhams aims to topple rivals!The emergence of Bonhams 1793 as a global force operating in 27 countries on five continents comes at a fascinating tim … more» |
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 School reports to go onlineThe government has announced that all parents will get regular electronic reports on their children's progress in futur … more» |
 British poker playing is on a rollThe chips are anything but down for British poker as research shows that nearly a quarter of British adults have played poker in the last year alone. |
 Sweet smell of successThe Sweet Pea has been rated the best scented summer annual in a new study by Gardening Which?. |
 A journey to perfectionYou may have seen culinary wizard Heston Blumenthal on his TV show 'In Search of Perfection', but here we look at where he began his journey. |
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 Stop Smoking and Start SavingNew research reveals that the average British smoker spends over £120,000 funding their habit in a lifetime. |
 Tata pays $2.3bn for JaguarFord Motor Company has confirmed it has sold its luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover to Indian car giant Tata Motors. |
 Bush pledges $770m to ease world hungerAmerican President George W Bush has asked the US Congress to approve $770m in new international food aid. |
 UK house prices fall year-on-yearUK property prices have recorded their first annual fall for 12 years, figures show. |
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 Self catering in the heart of the South HamsWest Charleton Grange comprises six luxury self catering holiday cottages set in a private hamlet on the edge of West Charleton. |
 Village pub re-opens under new managementThe delightful Ashburton Arms has been re-launched under an exciting new management team. |
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Two disparate disciplines come together and a form a whole for an exhibition of photography by Mei Lim and sculpture by Joanna Martins.
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MP take petition to No. 10 Downing Street
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Anthony Steen MP knocked on the door of No. 10 Downing Street, accompanied by Prospective Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for central Devon Mel Stride, to present a petition to the Prime Minister ...
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NEW LUXURY TRAVEL SERVICE FOR THE SOUTH HAMS
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New First Class 6 Seater Tours and Transfer Service arrives in the South Hams
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Building a Green Future at the Field Centre
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Visitors staying at Slapton Ley Field Centre this year can enjoy much improved Centre facilities, from accommodation to classrooms and dining facilities.
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A Body of Work: Rosie Burns
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Harbour House is the venue for A Body of Work: Rosie Burns' third solo exhibition of paintings, sculpture and printmaking. The show opens at the Kingsbridge gallery on Tuesday 13 May.
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US agrees with need for international nuclear ban on Iran
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Gidleigh Park is a beautiful country house hotel set on the banks of the North Teign River in the Dartmoor National Park, with 45 acres of gardens and woodland.
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Camel Valley Bacchus 2006
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