School to turn phones into money
Pupils at West Alvington Primary School are recycling old mobile phones to raise unlimited amounts of cash to go towards helping a school in Africa.
West Alvington are top bellringers
Woodleigh Deanery Bellringers' Association held its annual festival at Sherford at the weekend when 13 teams from different towers competed.
Alex's marathon effort for brain cancer trust
A West Alvington resident is facing the challenge of a lifetime when she embarks on her first half marathon.
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 Arthur Glendinning to exhibit in KingsbridgeHarbour House in Kingsbridge is the venue for an exhibition of paintings by local artist Arthur Glendinning. |
 Go-ahead for controversial storeSupermarket chain Tesco is set to build a new store in Kingsbridge despite fierce opposition from local residents and businesses. |
 Kingsbridge job centre to closeKingsbridge's Jobcentre Plus branch is to be closed down in March, the Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed. |
 Pupils get stars in their eyesPupils at Kingsbridge Primary School who attend the out of school club have teamed up with a local media student to fil … more» |
 Local food firm sold for undisclosed sumSouth Hams business The Local Food Company has been purchased by Country Man's Choice for an undisclosed sum. |
 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» |
 Official stamp of approval for Wheeldon FarmWheeldon Farm, one of the UK's top off-road training businesses, now has a very bright future after securing full plann … more» |
 Thousands enjoy music bonanza despite heavy rainThousands of avid music fans braved the summer rains to watch their favourite music acts in Kingsbridge over the weekend. |
 Motor club sets the paceThe South Hams Motor Club has its roots firmly in club level motorsport. |
 Afghanistan trip for Kingsbridge manA 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. |
 19th-century stone barn goes on market for £425kA 19th-century single-storey stone barn in Chillington has been put up for sale for more than £400,000. |
 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» |
 Town to go digital in April 2009Kingsbridge will switch once and for all to the new digital television platform next spring, it has been announced. |
 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. |
19th-century stone barn goes on market for £425kA 19th-century single-storey stone barn in Chillington has been put up for sale for more than £400,000. |
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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. |
 Westcountry hill farming under threatThe fragile economic viability of hill farming in the Westcountry may be made worse by the unintended consequences of t … 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» |
 State-of-the-art £100m college for North DevonNorth Devon College is moving to a new state-of-the-art £100m campus, it has been confirmed. |
 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. |
 Longer life expected in South WestPeople in the Westcountry are more likely to live into their mid-seventies than those living elsewhere in England or Wales, official figures show. |
 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. |
 Devon airport unveils expansion plansA long-term strategy for Exeter International Airport will see passenger numbers roughly triple over the next 20 years. |
 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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