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Councillors freeze allowances for second year running
SOUTH Hams councillors have voted to share the recession pain with their electorate - by freezing their council 'pay'. For the second year running, district councillors have refused to take any increase in their allowances, the cash they get paid for running the council and attending meetings.
Blaze in barn 'was an accident'
A CHRISTMAS night fire that destroyed a barn at a South Hams farm was started accidentally, investigators have confirmed.
County gears up for busy tourism year
SLEET and ice may have dominated the landscape over the past week, but a new holiday guide serves as a reminder of the tranquil getaway haven the Westcountry is at its best.
BUSINESSES registered for VAT are being urged to prepare for changes to the way their paperwork and payment is filed.
Ambulance and bus among those in collisions
A STAGECOACH bus was involved in a minor collision with an ambulance as it waited to respond to emergencies in yesterday's ice 'carnage'. A front line ambulance was involved in the collision in Newton Road just after noon.
Plea to help persuade PM to look at business rates rise
SOUTH Hams people are being urged to show they care about their district's hard pressed businesses by signing up to an on-line protest petition.
Support for Ivy's family as murder charge man remanded
THE family of a 92-year-old woman who died at a South Hams care home are being supported by specially trained police officers.
Council pumps A 5,000 into fight against super-council
SOUTH Hams Council is ready to take on the Government in a legal battle rather than face local government extinction without a fight.
Man, 82, held over death in care home
AN 82-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 92-year-old woman was found dead at the residential home they shared in a quiet Devon village.
Ministers accused of hiding Plymouth unemployment
MINISTERS have been accused of covering up the true scale of unemployment in Plymouth.
Row brewing as council takes official line at vigil
CANDLELIGHT climate change protestors were forced to have an embarrassing whip round to pay for public liability insurance after they were barred from a public square in Totnes without the cover.
Housing group helps Kane move into perfect home
WHEELCHAIR bound motorcycle accident victim Kane Roberts has the Totnes home he desperately needs so he can live near his family thanks to the latest initiative by a South Devon housing association.
'Poor' authority now among best
A Devon council which was previously named among the worst in England is now performing among the best.
Man held in police A 200,000 cannabis factory raid
CANNABIS destined for the streets of South Devon has been seized by Teignbridge police.
Rural housing needs sensitive handling
AFTER watching The Politics Show last Sunday week I have to write about the insensitive comments by Linda Gilroy, MP for Plymouth Sutton, that rural areas must come to terms with the proposed increase in housing to help solve this national crisis.
Jeremy Browne: Everyone must be covered by health care
NHS Devon has backed a report which warns potentially dangerous sunbeds are more common in areas where people already have poor health.
Council warns over 'appalling' tax refund scam
A WARNING has been issued over a council tax scam in the South Hams. Unsuspecting residents have been targeted by a caller claiming to be from the council and asking for their bank details.
Supporters of the plan believe there is time to force legislation through Parliament before a General Election, expected in May next year.
South Devon schools on their way up SATs table
DOZENS of primary schools in Torbay and South Devon are celebrating after improving their SATs results.