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Employers across the South West urged to mark 16 Days of Action by tackling domestic abuse
As part of the international 16 Days of Action movement which launches today (25…
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We Are South Devon
Over £30,000 raised to support families of missing fishermen
An online fundraiser set up to support those affected by the tragic sinking of B…
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16 Days of Action: NHS in Devon ‘empowering people and changing lives’ by delivering expert care on domestic abuse and sexual violence
NHS services in Devon are at the forefront of expert work to identify and care f…
Local News
Employers across the South West urged to mark 16 Days of Action by tackling domestic abuse
As part of the international 16 Days of Action movement which launches today (25 November), Public Health England (PHE) …
Over £30,000 raised to support families of missing fishermen
An online fundraiser set up to support those affected by the tragic sinking of Brixham fishing vessel Joanna C has raise…
16 Days of Action: NHS in Devon ‘empowering people and changing lives’ by delivering expert care on domestic abuse and sexual violence
NHS services in Devon are at the forefront of expert work to identify and care for people affected by domestic abuse and…
Resurfacing of Clennon Lane, Torquay
Clennon Lane in Torquay is being resurfaced from Monday 30 November so motorists may experience some delays. The resurf…
Coronavirus testing update for Torbay
The mobile testing unit at Torquay Coach Station in Lymington Road will be there until at least Monday 7th December. If…
England introduces testing strategy for international arrivals
Passengers arriving into England will be able to reduce mandatory self-isolation by up to a week or more, as the Governm…
Body of missing Brixham fisherman found
The body of one of the missing fisherman from the fishing vessel 'Joanna C' has been recovered by divers off the East Su…
Cancelled: Abbey Christmas 2020
Abbey Christmas which was due to be held next month in Torquay has been cancelled. Hive Events made the announcement on…
Resurfacing of Shiphay Lane Torquay
Motorists are advised that there will be some delays this week due to resurfacing work taking place in Torquay. The w…
Super volunteer Bob is back!
Super volunteer Bob Ward is stepping out again to raise money for festive hampers for families who need a little help this Christmas. Bob is hoping to raise £1000 to pay for the hampers which will …
South Devon food collection is vital this year as charities face a Covid-19 Christmas.
Shoppers in South Devon are being asked to donate to a food collection that supports the Trussell Trust and FareShare as they help people in crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic this Christmas. The …
Torbay Council working to provide food poverty resilience this winter
In July 2020, Torbay Council received £185,000 from the UK Governments Food Grant fund to strengthen its resilience around food poverty during the coronavirus outbreak. Since receiving the grant, T…
Punk Against Poverty help Torbay children with free school uniform bank
For a lot of families in Torbay, especially in the current climate, times are are tough right now, a lot of these families are struggling to make their wages stretch enough to cover basic essentials w…
Recycle and Raise appeal – your chocolate tubs needed to help charities
We all love tubs of chocolate at this time of year and one environmentally friendly South West firm is asking us to donate the empty plastic tubs to raise vital funds for local charities once the swee…
Volunteers needed in South Devon for Christmas food collection
Two charities providing vital food to people hit by the Covid-19 pandemic are appealing for people in South Devon to help support the UK’s biggest food collection this Christmas. From November 19-21,…
Pioneering Helpline gets lottery funding to continue
A pioneering helpline set up to deal with the coronavirus crisis is to continue with funding from the National Lottery.The Torbay Community Coronavirus Helpline launched a week before the country went…
Much-needed money raised for mental health
Kind-hearted staff at Co-op Funeralcare Dawlish laid on a special fundraiser for mental health charity Mind. Among the wide range of goodies on offer were homemade cakes, craft items, handmade face…
Tesco’s fundraising appeal provides £3million boost to health charity partners
People in South Devon have contributed towards an overall donation total of £3million this month to three life-saving charities that have been heavily impacted by COVID-19. Tesco stores across Sout…
Fun-filled fundraiser raises much-needed money for mental health
All the fun of the fair was enjoyed when staff at Co-op Funeralcare Paignton laid on a special fundraiser for the mental health charity Mind. Among the wide range of goodies on offer in the Funeralca…
Make waves for your local hospice: SUP – Your Way
Rowcroft Hospice announces new, stand up paddleboard fundraising event. This October, Rowcroft Hospice invites you to take the plunge in their brand new and exciting stand-up paddleboarding event, SU…
Business ‘convicts’ raise bail for Rowcroft Hospice
This week, Rowcroft announced the eleven jail birds taking part in its annual fundraising event ‘Jail or Bail’. The local ‘convicts’ will be facing fictitious trials online on Wednesday 30 September,…
Local History
“Torquay: a town for the newly wed; and the nearly dead”
Many towns have an origin myth- a story that tells of how their community began.The origin myth of Torquay was that our …
Five Devonshire Murderesses
Author Julia Joyce has just published an E book, Five Devonshire Murderesses. It covers the stories of five women who we…
Some Torbay House Names
Does your Torbay home have a name or a number, or perhaps both? These days all urban houses have a number, while the …
Guest Blog: Can secondary school students cope with another lockdown?
By Jessica Gregory The 23rd of March this year brought education a whole new look, with online les…
Guest Blog: Me and free school meals
This blog is not a political one and not meaning promote any one side or support any sort of politic…
Guest Blog: Free school meals
By Jessica Gregory Article 27 on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child claims: “I have the r…
Guest Blog: 100 mile cycle raising funds for Torbay Brass Band
Torbay Brass Band have lost all bookings until 2021 because of COVID-19 so I am fundraising for them…
Guest Blog: Self Care – Lesson’s I’ve Learned in 2020 So Far
The Best Self Care Tips for 2020 & Lessons I Have Learned Hello again! After all the stress I h…
Guest Blog: How Therapeutic Art Saved a Life
Matt O’Halloran, born and bred in Torquay is now a 27-yeard-old professional illustrator, exhibiting…
Business News
South West recycling firm invests over £450K in new vehicles as business booms
Following a surge in demand for its services, DCW, a leading independent commercial waste management firm, has invested £456,000 in three new state-of-the-art, environmentally efficient vehicles. T…
New rail tech roll-out set to bring more reliable journeys and boost jobs
The roll out of digital signalling – set to improve safety and slash delays – has been accelerated through £1.2 million of new government funding announced by Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris today (…
New 120 bedroom Premier Inn hotel development enters construction phase
Significant progress is being made on the new £11M 120 bedroom Premier Inn hotel being built on part of Terrace Car Park in Torquay. Demolition works to part of the existing car park and the installa…
EFFECT Photonics establish New Product Development department in EPIC
EFFECT Photonics, an industry-leading photonics company, are set to open a New Product Development department within EPIC. The Dutch business is expanding its facilities within Torbay, having already…
Health News
New organ donation law in England already saving lives
Friday 20 November marks six months since Max and Keira’s Law (Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2020) came into effect in England and saw the country shift to an ‘opt out’ system for organ donation…
NHS project that helps patients see their GP from the safety of their home in line for award treble
A Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) project is in the running for three of England’s most prestigious healthcare awards. The Devon Digital Accelerator (DDA), which works with GP practices to i…
Coronavirus testing update for Torbay
The mobile testing unit at Torquay Coach Station in Lymington Road will be there until at least Monday 23 November. If you have symptoms of coronavirus it is essential that you self-isolate and arran…
Keep your eyes safely on the road
South Devon opticians have urged drivers to look after their sight to avoid harming themselves or others. For Road Safety Week (November 16-22), statistics from Specsavers’ road safety partner char…
Standing Tall against Domestic Abuse in Torbay
A wide range of local organisations from the Torbay Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Community Partnership have launched a new support service called Standing Tall Torbay. Community groups includin…
Plymouth blood donors urged to keep donating
NHS Blood and Transplant is appealing to blood donors in Plymouth and the surrounding areas to keep donating as normal if they are fit and healthy. Plymouth Donor Centre remains open with appointment…