Over 1,350 residents in the Bay have had their living conditions improved since the start of the Rogue Landlords programme. The Rogue Landlord programme, which started in 2012, came about following…
A 15 year-old-boy from Salcombe who died at the weekend is believed to have taken an unknown substance. Police launched an investigation after the boy died in the early hours of Saturday 2nd Februa…
Homes are being evacuated due to a major gas leak in Dawlish this morning, Monday 4th February. The gas leak is at the Royal Mail Sorting Office in Brunswick Place. The area is being evacuated and e…
Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of a teenage boy in Salcombe at the weekend. The 15-year-old, named by police as Tyler Peck died in the early hours of the 2 Februar…
Torbay is to become one of only 30 places in the UK to achieve Age-friendly Status. Torbay has been accepted to join the 700 places around the world that have already received the coveted designati…
Last chance for a Community Grant! Need a small grant for your community project? Funding is now available for small community-led schemes to improve people’s health and wellbeing. This could be…
We've noted before that the small communities of Torbay were plagued by pirates from North Africa. Another maritime threat came from the Dunkirkers or Dunkirk Privateers. These were raiders who operat…
After snow fell last night, leaving some routes impassable, some South Devon schools have closed today, Friday 1st February due to snow and ice. The South Devon schools closed today are: -Bidwel…
Update: 1st February. Both routes are now open. Haldon Hill and Telegraph Hill closed due to snow this evening, Thursday 31st January. Traffic is at a complete standstill, with motorists being a…
Snowfall on Haldon Hill has left traffic at a standstill in both directions this evening, Thursday 31st January. Police have tweeted that Telegraph and Haldon Hill are being gritted. The…
Police are advising the public to only travel if essential, following an upgrading in the weather warning for snow, affecting large areas of Devon. The amber weather warning was put in place at 2pm…
Torquay seafront is currently closed due to the weather this afternoon, Thursday, 31st January. Torbay Road in Torquay is closed due to the weather and sea conditions. Torbay Council said on Faceb…
Torbay Young Carers' Awareness Day takes place this year on Thursday 31st August. ‘Please join us in spreading the word,’ they tell us, ‘and making sure our local young carers can access the support t…
Torbay Council’s Torre Abbey Museum has been shortlisted for the National Campaign for the Arts' (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2019. The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities w…