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Fire crews tackle car blaze
Firefighters have spent the afternoon tackling a car fire in a car park in Kingsbridge, south Devon.
Afghanistan trip for Kingsbridge man
A Kingsbridge man will embark on a life-threatening mission when he travels to war-torn Afghanistan later this year.
Death crash motorcyclist named
A motorcyclist who died in a collision with a car near Kingsbridge has been identified by police.
Ideas wanted for local projects
The South Devon Coastal Local Action Group (SDCLAG) is calling on local communities to come forward with ideas for projects to form part of a bid to … more»
Chant named Citizen of the Year
Anji Chant has won this year's coveted Kingsbridge Citizen of the Year award.
Illegal drinkers face police crackdown
Kingsbridge councillors have urged the police to tackle the growing problem of illegal drinking at the memorial shelter in Embankment Road.
Email lottery scam targets Devon
Devon County Council's Trading Standards Service is warning people to beware of an email scam in operation in Devon and possibly further afield.
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Kingsbridge crime falls by 15%
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Crime in Kingsbridge dropped in February by about 15 per cent, according to police figures.
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Charity breakfast cooks up £300
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Natasha signs up for Race for Life
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A Kingsbridge woman is taking part in her very first Cancer Research UK Race for Life in Plymouth this summer.
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Michelle's marathon effort for charity
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A former Kingsbridge Community College student is facing the challenge of a lifetime when she embarks on her first marathon.
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Wine tasting evening benefits rugby club
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The Ship in Kingsbridge was the venue for a wine tasting evening earlier this month.
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Which is the most romantic Westcountry town?
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Help us find the most romantic town in the Westcountry region by taking our romance survey.
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Out in the sticks
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It's all very well trying to cut carbon emissions and save the environment by using our cars less, but without one many people would be hard pushed to survive in the local area.
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Spread some Xmas cheer with Tone Leisure
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Tone Leisure is calling on local people to help it fill Santa's sack to the brim with exciting children's Christmas presents, with the aim of spreading some festive cheer amongst recently bereaved local children and their families.
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Dragon-slayer Steen
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Red Earth Deli owner James Marshall hosted a visit from Totnes MP Anthony Steen to thank him for his help in solving an EDF Energy headache.
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Steen unveils second bench
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Totnes MP Anthony Steen has officially opened a second brand new stunning teak bench for public use in memory of the late John Peters CBE.
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Walkabout gathers tenants' know-how
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Fact finding walkabouts are giving local people the power to improve their area for the better.
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Sex offender numbers rise by 5%
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New figures reveal that the number of registered sex offenders living in Devon and Cornwall has increased by nearly 5 per cent in the past year.
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South Hams crime falls by 11%
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Crime in the South Hams has fallen by an encouraging 11 per cent in the last six months, official figures show.
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Housing association to tackle unruly tenants
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A South Hams housing association has made tackling anti-social behaviour one of its main priorities after signing up to a new government project.
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Steen lands ECPAT's inaugural children's award
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Local Tory MP Anthony Steen has been honoured for his valuable contribution advocating for the rights of trafficked children in the UK.
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Channelling youthful energies away from crime
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A local MP has talked about the need for young people to have challenges to channel their energies to worthwhile and socially acceptable pursuits rather than hanging around in town squares causing disquiet.
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South Hams demands a say in Post Office closures
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Post Office Ltd has been taken to task by South Hams District Council (SHDC) over plans to close rural Post Offices.
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Author Tremain scoops Orange prize
British author Rose Tremain has won this year's Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction for her tenth novel The Road Home.
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House prices fall as market continues to slow
Property prices in the UK slipped by 2.4 per cent in May, figures from the Halifax show.
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Med diet protects against diabetes
A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish could help protect against Type 2 diabetes, a study finds.
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