Where To Stay
If only home were this good
The AA 4-star Thurlestone Hotel is situated in a prime location on the stunning South Devon coast near Salcombe.
Property & Real Estate
Charming farmhouse in favoured village
A charming detached 19th Century farmhouse in a picturesque South Hams village has been put on the market.
Where To Eat
Village pub serves up mouth-watering cuisine
Situated in the heart of Thurlestone, The Village Inn is a popular free house that serves delicious cuisine.
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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 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. |
 High House ready for the big kick offKingsbridge's three senior teams kick off their new rugby season 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» |
 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. |
 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» |
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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