Richard Harding

Plymouth

Reporter at South Hams Newspapers

Articles

Devon and Cornwall Police look for information on Ivybridge burglary

1 week ago | southhams-today.co.uk | Richard Harding

(Devon and Cornwall Police)Devon and Cornwall Police are looking for information following a burglary that took place in Ivybridge. It happened on May 27 at Woodfield Crescent between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Entry was gained through a patio door when homeowner was out. The property was ransacked and items including cash, jewellery and medals were taken. Also in the newsA small red car was seen nearby, possibly a Mini with black roof.
Tamer Nafar brings intimate show to Totnes

1 week ago | kingsbridge-today.co.uk | Richard Harding

Tamer Nafar (Tamer Nafar)Tamer Nafar is the first Palestinian rapper known as the Godfather of Palestinian Hip hop' and will be celebrating his 46th birthday the day after his appearance in Totnes at 8pm on Thursday June 5 at The Barrel House Ballroom. There will be far more that rap on the evening titled 'In the name of the father, the imam and John Lennon'Tamar ius also an actor, screenwriter and social activist who lives in Lod near Ben Gurion Airport and. has Israeli citizenship.
New DAB radio choices may be on the way for South Hams

1 week ago | kingsbridge-today.co.uk | Richard Harding

The South Hams is set to get more radio choice as the regulator Ofcom will be advertising a Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) multiplex for the area probably later this year. A DAB multiplex, also known as an ensemble, is a collection of radio services bundled together and broadcast using a single frequency. This allows broadcasters to efficiently transmit multiple stations using less spectrum, providing listeners with a wider variety of radio options on their DAB digital radios.
Support Dartmouth family's 100-mile charity walk

1 week ago | southhams-today.co.uk | Richard Harding

The children pause to enjoy the view (Lauren Todd-Dilger)Following his fundraising last year for Action for Children Ioan Todd-Dilger has now completed another challenge with his sister Isla, his mum Lauren and their little brother Theo who have completed 100 miles over May to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer. You may have seen them wandering around Dartmouth getting the miles in wearing their charity T-shirts.
Tony Goddard's remarkable life in colonial service

1 week ago | southhams-today.co.uk | Richard Harding

Tony Goddard (Richard Harding)Tony Goddard (85) lives with his third wife, Margaret, and their dog, Zachary, in the town of Modbury. His life was not always so peaceful. Born in Bristol in 1939 his father was away during the war in Italy and afterwards joined the Colonial Service in Northern Rhodesia (which gained its independence and became Zambia in 1964). He had a very distinguished career finishing up as Under Secretary of State for Training.
Jasper Evans leads Salcombe as new Mayor

2 weeks ago | kingsbridge-today.co.uk | Richard Harding

New Salcombe Mayor Cllr Jasper Evans receives the chains of office from outgoing Mayor Cllr Mark Goodey (Richard Harding)Cllr Jasper Evans is the new Mayor of Salcombe. He took over from Cllr Mark Goodey and Cllr Craig Niven steps up to become Deputy Mayor.
TikTok event provides gateway to creative careers

2 weeks ago | southhams-today.co.uk | Richard Harding

Around 100 students from Ivybridge Community College gathered at the Watermark to hear inspirational talks about finding a job in the creative industries. It is a pre-employability programme of Catch22 to inspire the next generation of creative talent. Policy and Comms Manager at Catch 22 Emma Lyddon said: It's the last of a nationwide events series giving young people the skills, the knowledge and the networks.
Artisan Bakery Group liquidates due to debts

2 weeks ago | kingsbridge-today.co.uk | Richard Harding

Anna Young and Ella Fraser behind the counter (Richard Harding)Craft bakery group The Almond Thief has gone into creditors voluntary liquidation owing almost £100,000. The bakery known for its sourdough bread and pastries had branches in Dartington, Totnes and Plymouth. The Plymouth branch has rebranded to become a restaurant called Ope which is owned by Max Phillips and is completely separate from The Almond Thief Ltd.
Plymouth Sound's 50th birthday

2 weeks ago | kingsbridge-today.co.uk | Richard Harding

Organiser and former programme controller Gavin Marshall (Richard Harding)On May 19 1975 Plymouth Sound came on air from studios in a converted organ factory on Earl's Acre in Plymouth. The station could be received around Wembury, Ivybridge, Bickleigh and even deeper into the district on what was then called VHF (now FM) and Medium Wave (now AM).
Dartmouth banking hub celebrates looks for feedback

3 weeks ago | kingsbridge-today.co.uk | Richard Harding

Barclays Branch Manager Alex Rea and Banking Hub Operator Joanna Thiel (Richard Harding)The Dartmouth Banking Hub has been holding a feedback event enticing customers in with cup cakes and freebies. The hub has been open since August 28 last year opening at the end of Regatta Week. Banking hub operator Joanna Thiel said it’s all about face-to-face communication between the bank’s staff and customers:“It’s run by the Post Office but don't come here with your parcels as we can't do any of that.