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WASD
COVID-19 Mobile Testing Centre dates update
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 you can go to the mobile testing site at Lyming…
Local News
COVID-19 Mobile Testing Centre dates update
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 you can go to the mobile testing site at Lymington Road in Torquay, TQ1 4BD, but you wi…
New online booking system for Torbay Recycling Centre
Torbay residents will soon be able to book a slot at the Recycling Centre using their smartphone, laptop or tablet. It’…
The nation’s best and worst sounds revealed
Car alarms, snoring and nails down a blackboard are the noises that most annoy us, a survey by Specsavers has revealed, …
Torbay secures £1.96m from Government’s Getting Building Fund
The Torquay Gateway employment project located on the junction of the South Devon Highway has been awarded £1.96m in fun…
Remote hospital appointments are miles better, say Devon patients
Thousands of miles in car journeys have been slashed in Devon, as an added bonus of hospital appointments carried out by…
New age fish shop opens in Totnes
Totnes has been selected as the launch pad for a new age fish shop, called Cormacks Seafood. Based in the food hub of Ti…
Torbay Council proposes local review into racism in the area
Torbay Council is hoping to launch a local review into how we make black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) lives matter.…
Boost for Devon Start-ups – “Apprentice”-style!
In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, a diverse team of budding Devon entrepreneurs, inventors, and community focused peopl…
Torbay learns to defend itself
For over a thousand years the folk of Torbay feared the sea and what it might bring- invaders, raiders, slavers and pira…
Memory Matters Where It’s Needed Most
SWIG Finance are delighted to share with you a heart-warming story of success from one of their Start Up Loan Customers. Plymouth- based Memory Matters South West CIC approached SWIG Finance for earl…
Torbay Council pledges £11,000 to community projects through Crowdfunder
Three projects in Torbay have successfully raised funds to get their projects off the ground using the Crowdfunder website, and Torbay Council have contributed by pledging £11,000. The council now wa…
League of Friends providing comfort for hospital patients
Life is being made a little easier for patients needing an unplanned hospital stay during the pandemic, thanks to Torbay Hospital’s League of Friends. The charity stepped in to provide patient comf…
Rowcroft Hospice re-opens two Torquay shops to raise vital funds for patient care
Rowcroft Hospice is delighted to announce the re-opening of its Wellswood boutique in Ilsham Road and its Babbacombe shop in Reddenhill Road. After months of closure due to the pandemic, with the rece…
Hundreds of women and girls take part in charity event
It seems not even a global pandemic is capable of stopping Rowcroft’s annual Sleep Walk - the charity’s all-female fundraising event where ladies and girls sparkle like the stars as they step out onto…
Fundraising campaign launched to restore Oldway Mansion
After many false stops and starts, the latest being caused by Covid-19, the Friends of Oldway is excited to announce the start of their fundraising campaign to aid in the restoration of Oldway Mansion…
Good Neighbours in Torbay help each other during coronavirus crisis
Across Torbay, hundreds of people stepped up to help each other during the coronavirus crisis. Dozens of streets formed their own groups – more than 50 with the help of the Torbay Community Coronavir…
Community and Voluntary Sector groups awarded funds from Council Covid-19 Grants Scheme
Torbay Council are pleased to announce that over 30 community and voluntary groups across Torbay have received a boost towards covering costs they have lost due to Covid-19. The Voluntary and Communi…
TCCT announce change to parking charges at local beauty spots
As from 15th July Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT) will implement new charges for parking at all of its sites across Torbay. Parking at sites including Cockington Country Park and Berry Hea…
Paignton Zoo announce re-opening date
Paignton Zoo have announced their re-opening date. The zoo closed in March due to the coronavirus outbreak. The zoo will open on Monday 6th July. They will open exclusively for annual pass holders f…
Fitness challenge in aid of the Torquay United Community Sports Trust
Local businessman Ed Akay and his Wife Helen, during June have been undertaking a fitness challenge in aid of The Torquay United Community Sports Trust (the Charitable Wing of Torquay United). Ed Aka…
Rowcroft’s pop-up sale promises sustainable pre-loved fashion at a great price
Offering sustainable fashion at rock-bottom prices, Rowcroft Hospice is holding an exclusive pop-up sale of pre-loved clothing and accessories on Saturday 27 June. To be held at Rowcroft’s distributio…
Local History
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 …
Fear the steel claws of Spring Heeled Jack
"Upward he shoots By the springs on his boots, Like an inverted angel. When things go black Appears Old Spring Heeled Ja…
Prostitution in Torquay- a brief history
It's the oldest profession in the world and Torquay has always had its ‘Ladies of the Night’, prostitution often being t…
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…
Guest Blog: The 400th Anniversary of the Plymouth Pilgrims in Mayflower
Abbie Hoskin is an English & History Student at the University of Plymouth. Today, she invites u…
Guest Blog: Overcoming Drug Addiction – My Story
Allow me to introduce myself properly, my name is Gemm and if you’ve been following We Are South Dev…
Guest Blog: Dealing with Grief & Loss
Katie McCooey-Hall is a 19 year old adolescent who, originally from Brixham, has recently come to th…
Guest Blog: Help us keep our family together
Becoming a new mother is arguably one of the most beautiful, but stressful things in which a young w…
Business News
Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) scheme
There are £10,000 cash grants still available for small businesses that are eligible for small business rate relief. Applications must be made before Friday 28 August. If your business property has a…
Lightfoot boosts driver safety and fuel efficiency at TP Fire & Security
Chudleigh-based Lightfoot, the award-winning in-cab technology and driver reward platform that’s helping businesses across the UK cut their carbon footprint and fuel bills, has announced that it has h…
Information webinars for Torbay tourism businesses
Torbay Council is working with the English Riviera BID company to run webinars for tourism businesses on Preventing and Responding to Coronavirus in Torbay. The series of webinars will provide inform…
Apprenticeships and Traineeships – are they the key to rebooting our economy?
South Devon College has welcomed the recent announcement from the Government which outlines additional funding incentives for businesses taking on apprentices. Companies will be in line to receive up…
Health News
The NHS in Devon is here for you – reassurance as county prepares to welcome summer visitors
The NHS in Devon has measures in place to keep local people and visitors safe as the county welcomes thousands of holidaymakers for the summer season. With restrictions on holiday stays and day-tri…
Extended dates for COVID-19 Mobile Testing Centre in Torquay
The COVID-19 mobile testing centre will be in Torquay until at least Wednesday 15 July. If you are eligible for a test you can go to the mobile testing site at the coach station on Lymington Road in …
New Direction for Assistant Practitioners at UCSD
This July University Centre South Devon welcome a new cohort of Assistant Practitioners from newly created specialist role within their organisations. The Clinical Education Team at UCSD have been wo…
COVID-19 – Local Outbreak Management Plan for Torbay published
New measures to help prevent and contain cases of coronavirus in Torbay and safeguard the health of local people were published yesterday, Tuesday 30th June. Details of measures being put in place t…
Get fitter with online help from NHS and Facebook Live
Improve your health and fitness all from the comfort of your own home with the help of the Healthy Lifestyles team online. Free Facebook Live physical activity sessions are starting on Monday 6 July …
Hospital doctors in Devon urge patients to attend appointments
People in Devon are being reassured there are extensive measures in place to keep them safe when attending hospital, as doctors urge patients to make sure they take up appointments. Many services w…