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Woodlands Leisure Park, near Dartmouth, is a unique combination of indoor and outdoor attractions.
Face the Dragon
A competition run by South Hams Radio and Woodlands Leisure Park in Blackawton culminated in five finalists braving the Dragons Cave on Tuesday.
Where To Eat
The Sportmans Arms
Set in beautiful rolling Devonshire countryside, with great views, the Sportsmans Arms is ideally located close to Dartmouth, Totnes, the Kingswear Ferry and Woodlands.
Property & Real Estate
Converted barn with stunning rural views
A converted barn in Blackawton has gone on the market, with offers sought in the region of £525,000.
Consultation on outreach service in Blackawton
Post Office Ltd has launched a six-week consultation for a proposed outreach service for Blackawton.
Worm hunters descend on Blackawton
A record number of worm hunters descended on Blackawton for the village's annual wacky festival on Sunday 4 May.
Where To Eat
Pub offers the traditional favorites
The George Inn at Blackawton is set in the heart of the South Hams amidst rolling countryside.
What's On
A charming way to enjoy the Bank Holiday
Blackawton's International Festival of Worm Charming 2009 will take place on Sunday 3 May.
Village primary set to continue record of improvement under new leader
The headteacher of a South Hams primary has been praised by education inspectors for his role in making big improvements at the school.
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 Devon photographer celebrates another winAn award-winning photographer from Sherford is celebrating yet another major win. |
 Further misery for local householders as water firm plans 40% price riseKingsbridge homeowners could be forced to pay nearly £1,000 a year for water bills under proposals submitted by South West Water (SWW). |
 Kingsbridge job centre to closeKingsbridge's Jobcentre Plus branch is to be closed down in March, the Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed. |
 School is top of the classStudents at Kingsbridge Community College are celebrating a year of excellent GCSE results. |
 Food 'Oscars' won by South Hams firmsThe UK's food "Oscars" have been won by a number of top companies from across the South Hams. |
 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. |
 Growing pride in our town - the story continues…..Over the last few weeks, Kingsbridge has begun to flower - first along the embankment and in the Quay area, then on Coo … more» |
 Blazing a trail to fitness for allThe beautiful surroundings of Start Bay, south Devon, have been chosen to pilot a new and exciting national fitness ini … more» |
 Town flocks to see caped crusaderThe new Batman film is being screened at the Reel Cinema, Kingsbridge, for a week from today. |
 Motor club sets the paceThe South Hams Motor Club has its roots firmly in club level motorsport. |
 Kingsbridge man embarks on Afghan missionKingsbridge's John Casson has landed in war-torn Afghanistan, a landlocked country that is located in the center of Asia. |
 Green candidate to face SteenTory MP Anthony Steen will face a challenge from the Green Party at the next general election. |
 Government go-ahead for affordable new homesPlans for affordable housing in the South Hams have been given the green light. |
 Funding boost for south Devon nature reserveOne of Devon Wildlife Trust's (DWT) most popular people friendly nature reserves near Loddiswell in south Devon has bee … more» |
 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. |
 Kings start with easy winKingsbridge 1st XV kicked off their new campaign with a comfortable, if unspectacular, victory over Plymouth-based OPM' … more» |
 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» |
 End of line for twelve local phone boxesA dozen telephone boxes in and around Kingsbridge are set to close under proposals announced by BT. |
 Tourism worth £8.9bn to regionTourism contributes £8.9bn to the South West economy each year, a new study has found. |
 Top praise for South Hams beaches!The South Hams has once again strengthened its reputation as a quality destination with the announcement of four Blue Flag winning beaches. |
Government go-ahead for affordable new homesPlans for affordable housing in the South Hams have been given the green light. |
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 Cook work fetches record £69,600A work by Beryl Cook has been sold for £69,600, the highest price paid for one of her paintings at auction. |
 Green superstore opens doorsSupermarket giant Sainsbury's has opened what it claims is "the UK's greenest store" in the Devon town of Dartmouth. |
 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» |
 Plymouth tops table of cheapest university citiesPlymouth University has the lowest cost of living for students in Britain, a new survey has found. |
 Success on the menu for region's chefsThree Westcountry restaurants have joined the likes of celebrity chefs Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay in the UK's premier foodie league. |
 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. |
 Hospital's major facelift plans go on public displayMore than 300 people turned up to an open day to view plans for a new main entrance and multi-storey car park at Plymouth's Derriford Hospital. |
 Dawlish gardener gets double win at BBC garden showThe ethical garden built by TV gardener Toby Buckland with salvaged material from Devon recycling centres has scooped G … more» |
 Calling all Cornish surf girlsYear-on-year women are the fastest growing sector in the surf industry and with thousands of new girls taking to the wa … more» |
 Oasis to play at EdenRock giants Oasis are to play a special curtain-raiser to their UK tour with a performance at the Eden Project on Saturday 27 September. |
 Diesel costs motor aheadThe Westcountry has the highest diesel prices in the country, a new report has revealed. |
 Princess opens Tregony retirement villageEight year old Emily Berryman upheld a family tradition when she was chosen to present HRH Princess Alexandra with a po … more» |
 Tories still hold PlymouthThe Conservative party has retained control of Plymouth City Council following last night’s local elections. |
 Rock is best performing seaside townThe upmarket Cornish resort of Rock was the top-performing seaside town for property price rises in 2007, a new report has found. |
 Badger cull proposals rejectedThe government has decided against a cull of badgers in England to tackle TB in cattle, the BBC has reported. |
 Shopping with styleJane Furnival, who writes a weekly shopping column in the Daily Telegraph, looks at what Cheltenham has to offer the shopper. |
 Plymouth sign Belgian internationalPlymouth Argyle have completed the signing of Belgian international striker Emile Mpenza. |
 Lily to leave acting to study at CambridgeBritish fashion queen Lily Cole has put her promising acting career on hold to finally take up her place at a leading UK university. |
 Brixham police broadcast on YoutubePolice in Brixham are to broadcast monthly films about their work on video-sharing website Youtube. |
 Eden leaps into UK's top 50 strongest brandsThe Eden Project has been named the fiftieth strongest brand by a YouGov poll for Superbrands UK, a jump of 180 places … more» |
 Government's green energy plan to boost West economyThe Westcountry economy is poised for a welcome boost after the Government announced plans to significantly increase the use of renewable energy. |
 Lottery luck for Plymouth bride and groomA recently-married Plymouth couple are now looking forward to a lifetime of happiness without a single financial 'hitch … more» |
Rock is best performing seaside townThe upmarket Cornish resort of Rock was the top-performing seaside town for property price rises in 2007, a new report has found. |
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