What's On
The Slapton Line Challenge is back!
The 2008 Slapton Line Challenge will be held on Saturday 16 August.
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Blazing addition to local event!
Trail-Blaze has announced that its new outdoor circuits are being set up around the Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, with the launch of the trail … more»
Space to Pass
The alternative route for local users of the Slapton Line coast road now offers an additional nine passing bays to ease congestion during peak periods.
What's On
Celebrate Start Bay!
For the first time, the people and businesses from right around Start Bay will be brought together in one grand event - Celebrating Start Bay - on August 16 at Slapton.
More answers for coast road users
An informative newsletter has been launched for the Slapton Line community and other coast road users.
Village shop installs broadband
High-speed broadband internet access is now available at the village shop.
What's On
Villagers look forward to horticulture show
This year's Slapton Horticulture Show will take place on Saturday 9 August, it has been confirmed.
Where To Eat
Where to eat in Slapton
999Today food critic Natasha Heard lifts the lid on the villages' two pubs - The Tower Inn and The Queens Arms.
Action to maintain coast road
Storm 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.
Porpoise washed up on South Hams beach
A dead porpoise has been found washed ashore at Slapton Sands.
Slapton Space Odyssey
Residents in Slapton and the surrounding villages are being invited to journey across the night sky without leaving their seats on 8 April.
New business forum for Slapton Line users
Ideas to help local businesses profit from working together lie at the heart of the agenda for a new business forum to be held at Stokenham in March.
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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. |
 A-level results are best everStudents at Kingsbridge Community College are celebrating a year of outstanding A-level 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 heads for AfghanistanA Kingsbridge man will embark on a life-threatening mission when he travels to war-torn Afghanistan later this year. |
 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. |
 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. |
 Sporting success for South Hams youngstersWell deserved sporting success was achieved by the South Hams team at the tenth annual Devon Youth Games on Saturday. |
 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. |
 Inflation-busting water bill rises announcedHard-pressed homeowners in the region could be forced to pay around £1,000 a year for water bills under proposals submi … 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» |
 Plymouth tops table of cheapest university citiesPlymouth University has the lowest cost of living for students in Britain, a new survey has found. |
 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. |
 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» |
 Eavis hails triumphant GlastonburyGlastonbury organiser Michael Eavis has come out in strong praise for all those involved in this year's "sold out" fest … more» |
 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. |
 Westcountry surfers return home from FranceTwelve youngsters from across the region have returned from France as the 13th in the world at the 2008 World Junior Surfing Championships. |
 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» |
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