‘The Rocks of Valpre’ (1919)
We like movies made in Torbay and this is one of the earliest. It's 'The Rocks of Valpre', made in 1919 and directed by Maurice Elvey. The story is adapted from the popular 1913 novel of the sa…
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Torquay’s Harbreck Rock
Also known by young locals over the years as Seagull Island, Crab Island, Heartbreak Rock or even Rat Island, the now-you-see-it-now-you-don't seaweed encrusted rock off Torre Abbey Sands does have an…
The Sea Beggars in Torbay
One morning in 1576 the residents of the villages of Torbay woke to find an unfamiliar large and well-armed fleet anchored in the Bay. Their initial concerns significantly increased when they discover…
Kingskerswell Bypass – Thousands Caught Speeding
We’ve all been there whilst driving on the A380 Kingskerswell Bypass with the average speed cameras, sat with cruise control on at 48 or 49mph and a vehicle goes flying by and you think “they’ll get a…
New wild, wild website for local charity
The charity behind the region’s three top zoos has launched a new website with a new look and a radical new approach. Wild Planet Trust is the new name for the charity that runs Paignton Zoo, Living C…
Lightfoot and Bott expand fleet partnership
Lightfoot, the maker of the world’s first technology to reward better driving, today announces the expansion of its relationship with vehicle conversion specialist, Bott. The businesses have been work…
Torbay optician urges residents not to be caught out by the ‘silent thief of sight’
Hundred's of people in Torbay are at risk of having their vision stolen by a condition often dubbed as the ‘silent thief of sight’. An estimated 1,860 Torbay residents are in danger of going blind …
Cofton Holidays hits Visit England high
Multiple award-winning South Devon holiday park Cofton Holidays has hit the highs once again having achieved VisitEngland’s highest standard for quality, the prestigious 5-star holiday park rating. In…
South West’s largest classic American car show returns to Cofton
Classic American cars from across the country are firing up their engines as the South West’s largest American car show returns for the sixth year running. Mustangs, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, Pontiacs…
Dartmoor National Park Authority elects new chair
Christow resident Pamela Woods has been elected chair of Dartmoor National Park Authority. Her deputy, farmer Peter Harper, is also from the Teign Valley. The appointments were made on Friday 14 J…
Blue Light Day 2019
Blue Light Day is a free event for the disabled community and their carers. The event will be held at Newton Abbot Racecourse & Conference Centre on Tuesday 18 June 2019 from 10am - 2.30pm. At t…
Teignmouth Armed Forces Day 2019
Teignmouth Armed Forces Day 2019 takes place Sunday 23rd June at The Den. The free, family event runs from 10am until 5pm, the the official opening is at 11am with a parade led by the City of Plymout…
Two people released on bail following Brixham incident
Two people have been released on bail following a serious assault in Brixham last week. Emergency services, including police, armed police, ambulance crews and the air ambulance attended the incident…
Antique valuation day at Torre Abbey
Television antique expert Adam Partridge is well known for his regular appearances on Flog It!, Bargain Hunt and Dickinson’s Real Deal, but on the 20th June he will be in Torquay with several of his s…