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Local business RGB is thinking of others this Christmas
After having to restrict visits to loved ones last Christmas, many families are …
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We Are South Devon
Plea for patience as rising levels of abuse from patients leave dedicated NHS staff in tears
The healthcare workers who we clapped on our doorsteps last year say they are in…
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Medal haul for local students at British Championships 2021
This weekend saw 4 students and officials from MartialArts4Fun Schools of Excell…
Local News
Plea for patience as rising levels of abuse from patients leave dedicated NHS staff in tears
The healthcare workers who we clapped on our doorsteps last year say they are increasingly being abused by the people th…
Medal haul for local students at British Championships 2021
This weekend saw 4 students and officials from MartialArts4Fun Schools of Excellence from Teignbridge travel to Coventry…
Audiology Department welcomes artwork from students
Members of the Audiology Department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to have received a seri…
Police concerned for welfare of man missing from Exeter
Police say they are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man missing from Exeter. 39-year-old Simon Boob…
Trains delayed due to incident at Torre train station
Update: Trains now running as normal. Trains are currently delayed between Newton Abbot and Paignton due to an incident…
Bay comes together to mark 16 Days of Action against domestic abuse and sexual violence
Torbay Council has been recognised nationally for its work and commitment on tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence…
24-year-old man charged with murder of Plymouth teenager
A man has been charged with the murder of Plymouth teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod, who went missing on Saturday. 24-year-ol…
Appeal for witnesses after child seriously injured in collision
Police have appealed for information following a serious collision in Torquay yesterday, Thursday 25 November. Emergenc…
Man held on suspicion of murder had ‘no known links’ to Plymouth teen
Police have said today that there is no known link between the suspect and Plymouth teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod. A 24-ye…
Local business RGB is thinking of others this Christmas
After having to restrict visits to loved ones last Christmas, many families are planning big celebrations this festive period, but there are some who will be alone. RGB Building Supplies is encouragin…
Hospice to share its ambitions to enhance and extend care at public event
Rowcroft Hospice is committed to making every day the best it can be for those living with a life limiting illness and their families in South Devon. It is currently investigating how it can enhance a…
Exmouth RNLI rescue injured man
Exmouth RNLI volunteers on a training exercise were diverted to rescue an injured man at the weekend. On Saturday 20 November 2021, the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Be…
Devon Farm Kitchen tastes success with 10,000 meals sold
Since the launch of Devon Farm Kitchen in April this year, the sales of its ‘deliciously satisfying’ meals have skyrocketed, smashing the 10,000 mark in November. With every penny of profit going to s…
Exmouth RNLI Fireworks Display 2021 a blazing success
Exmouth RNLI are pleased to report that their fireworks display this year was an amazing success raising important funding for the local charity that saves lives at sea. The lifesavers are pleased to…
Three South Devon charities chosen as Surprise Supplies finalists
RGB Building Supplies has chosen Torquay-based charities The Beacons Dancers, Hector’s House Cat Rescue, and Totnes-based Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship as finalists in its Surprise Supplies giveaway…
Community survey findings will help to shape hospice’s care for local people
As part of Rowcroft’s ambition to deliver on its commitment to enhance and extend its care, the hospice has been gathering the views of the South Devon community to see how it can help to support more…
Rowcroft Hospice: Dreaming of a green Christmas!
‘Tis the season to be merry and to shop sustainably, according to Rowcroft Hospice! With the hospice’s many shops across the region offering a wide range of pre-loved and sustainable gifts, the charit…
Devonshire Homes raises £5,000 for charity at popular Golf Day
West Country house builder Devonshire Homes has raised an incredible £5,000 for its 2021 charity partner, William Wates Memorial Trust. Devonshire Homes welcomed guests from across the housing and co…
Urgent Appeal from the Torbay Food Alliance
Foodbank providers fear a near-perfect storm of events will lead to a massive increase in demand for their services. The Torbay Food Alliance, which was set up during the first coronavirus lockdown i…
Shine a light in memory of a loved one this Christmas
Rowcroft Hospice is inviting the local community to take part in its ‘Light up a Life’ celebration by honouring and remembering the lives of loved ones lost. Throughout November and December, you c…
Rowcroft Hospice delivering on its ambitions to enhance and extend its care
Since the launch of its strategic plan in 2018, Rowcroft Hospice has received invaluable support from the local community to deliver on its vision to make every day the best day possible for more pati…
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: Fundraiser makes £2,420 so far in memory of Charles
If you have ever been to the Torquay Argos store you might remember seeing Charles. As well as being…
Guest Blog: Jo’s charity skydive for mental health charities!
On Saturday 17th July I will be skydiving from 15,000 feet – all in aid of raising much needed funds…
Guest Blog: D. R. Webb – How I started writing
In my early teens, I realised I was gay. The friends I had and the social circles I had made it extr…
Guest Blog: We have to trust our leaders, else where are we?
By Jessica Gregory The return to school in March was different to the return in September for reaso…
Guest Blog: Study tips during another lockdown
By Jessica Gregory Maybe you’re a student, already exhausted from numerous online lessons and the u…
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…
Business News
Funding approved for new production, research and design facility at Edginswell Business Park
Torbay Council’s Cabinet has given their approval to fund the development of a new 2,100 sqm production, research and design facility at Edginswell Business Park. Funded through the councils Growth F…
Exciting times for Justine as she takes over The HR Dept
A human resources expert has ambitious plans to develop business around Devon as the new owner of a franchise in Plymouth, Torbay and South West Devon. Based out of offices in The Crescent in Plymo…
Torbay Council successful in obtaining CPO for Crossways
It has been confirmed by the Planning Inspectorate that Torbay Council has been successful in obtaining the compulsory purchase order (CPO) on the derelict Crossways shopping precinct in Paignton. Th…
Skills Bootcamp coming soon to Exeter
With economic uncertainty and apprenticeships becoming more and more competitive to gain, The Focus Training Group are offering a free solution as part of the Government's Plan for Jobs Scheme with th…
Health News
People with a Learning Disability urged to have the flu vaccine
Children and adults with learning disabilities, as well as their family members or paid supporters, are eligible to receive a free flu vaccine this winter. Preventing flu is particularly important fo…
Help yourself and the NHS in Devon with self-care
As winter approaches, doctors in Devon are reminding people that by practising self-care, they can help themselves and reduce the need to use busy NHS services. Self-care involves helping people to b…
Why we should all keep antibiotics working in the South West
New data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that antibiotic resistant bloodstream infections have fallen but remain at a higher level than five years ago. The decline was largel…
People in Devon praised for having Covid booster vaccinations
People in Devon have been thanked for taking up their invitation to have a booster Covid-19 dose. Walk-in clinics have been very busy and extra appointments are being offered, where possible, to meet…
Experts highlight importance of regular eye tests
Eye-health experts are highlighting the importance of regular eye tests and the warning signs in South Devon people’s eyes that could indicate a risk of diabetes. This comes ahead of World Diabetes D…
Devon healthcare app wins national award
An app which helps people manage their health conditions and was jointly developed by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and local company Health and Care Innovations (HCI), has won a nationa…