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Totnes Dump

Totnes recycling centre closing temporarily for maintenance

The Totnes Household Waste Recycling Centre run by Devon County Council will be closed from the end of January to ...
Coronation Road toilets

S.H.D.C. Gives Totnes something to go on

The first phase of Totnes toilet refurbishments have been completed South Hams District Council has completed the first phase of ...
David Sprent and the A1 Solar Squad

The Mansion celebrates community-funded solar installation

A beloved Totnes community hub has taken a giant leap towards a greener, more financially stable future by switching on ...

Our pick of the week’s events

New Year, new you. Lots going on in Totnes as always. Dancing in Utopia - 1930s dance exhibition. Elmhirst Heritage ...
Kingsbridge Hill Totnes

Can you improve Totnes?

Caring Town is looking for new Trustees to help shape the future of the charity. They founded in 2013, in ...
Castle Books, Totnes

Castle Books secures its future – and gives back 

2026 has begun on a high for Castle Books, Totnes’s much-loved community bookshop. Not only has  its future at 4 ...
National Grid

National Grid Electricity Distribution Alerts on today’s storm

National Grid Electricity Distribution is reminding customers of what to do in the event of a power cut, as weather forecasts predict ...

Totnes charity dance night to support families and strengthen community

Residents are invited to an evening of music, dance and community spirit, with all proceeds supporting two much-loved local charities: ...
Frozen pipe image courtesy South West Water

Protecting pipes from bursts ahead of snow and ice warnings

South West Water shares advice on protecting pipes from bursts ahead of snow and ice warnings South West Water is ...

A Christmas Cairo 

A few years back, with winter sunshine in mind, I decided I needed a holiday. It would mean forfeiting a ...
TDOS

Is your artistry on show?

Getting involved with TOTNES & DARTINGTON OPEN STUDIOS 2026? Totnes & Dartington Open Studios (TDOS) has provided a platform for ...
Dartington Estate - Image courtesy Dartington Trust

A New Hand on the Tiller

Dartington Trust has a new chair of Trustees. David Buchler, who joined the board in November, has taken over from ...
Homeless in Totnes by the Guildhall - image by Peter Shearn

Sleeping Rough at Christmas

I was born in Totnes and prior to moving here to live in 2022 I would visit the town once ...
Martin Goldschmid

The Power of Music

Martin Goldschmidt is a founder and chairman of Cooking Vinyl record label- famous for their release of Michelle Shocked 'The ...

Jamming Station Seeks Music Leaders to Support Young Musicians in Totnes

Jamming Station, the youth music space based at The Mill in Totnes, is recruiting Music Leaders and freelance facilitators to ...
The Clash Building image by Zoe Clough

Dartington Calling

Opening a new hospitality business takes courage and faith. Opening a rival establishment to your own successful venue is a ...
No Cycle Path image by Zoe Clough

Solar farm for Totnes – a boon or a blight?

Plans to site a solar farm on South West Water’s land at Littlehempston got the go-ahead this week (Dec 11) ...
Photo by Lisa Fotios: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-coffee-filled-mug-1866761/

Keeping warm and well

Staying warm in winter is one of the best ways to protect your health, helping prevent colds, flu, and serious ...
NOEA Awards Dads Network

The Dads’ Network wins a prestigious gong.

The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) closed its landmark 45th anniversary year with its biggest-ever Awards Ceremony, celebrating the largest ...

TAODS Announces 2026 Pantomime: Little Red Riding Hood

TAODS is delighted to announce that its much-loved annual pantomime returns this January with a brand-new production of Little Red ...

Your Libraries need you now! 

Devon County Council (DCC) have just launched a formal consultation on the future of the library service in Devon. (ending ...