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Kevin Dixon
‘Torquay: A Social History’ available from Artizan Gallery
‘Torquay: A Social History’ by local author Kevin Dixon is a 10,000 year jou…
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We Are South Devon
Worrying increase of children and adults with flu in intensive care
People are being urged to have their flu and Covid-19 jabs, as an increasing num…
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Time running out to get free Woodland Trust trees for your school and community group
The Woodland Trust is urging schools and community groups across the south west …
Local News
‘Torquay: A Social History’ available from Artizan Gallery
‘Torquay: A Social History’ by local author Kevin Dixon is a 10,000 year journey. The book tells of how a collection…
Time running out to get free Woodland Trust trees for your school and community group
The Woodland Trust is urging schools and community groups across the south west of England to get their free tree-pack a…
Families move into new affordable rent to buy homes in time for Christmas
A Devon-based innovative approach to increasing local home ownership has seen six local families being helped onto …
Exmouth RNLI’s Dougie is running the London Marathon
Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew Dougie Wright will be running the London Marathon 2023 in aid of the RNLI. The 40 year old …
New £15.7m Acute Medical Unit opens at Torbay Hospital
The first ‘concrete’ steps have been taken this week towards building a brighter future at a celebratory opening ceremon…
Faith & Belief in Torbay: who we are
The 2021 Census have just released their findings on Faith & Belief across the UK. The number of Christians in th…
Teenager dies after taken “unknown substance” at nightclub
Police have appealed for witnesses following the tragic death of a teenager in Exeter this morning, Saturday 3 December.…
Rowcroft launches ‘The Big Tackle’ in aid of hospice care
Rowcroft Hospice is delighted to announce that its much-loved fundraising walk ‘The Male Trail’ is back for 2023 with an…
Have you seen man wanted by police?
Police have appealed to the public for information on the whereabouts of a man wanted on recall to prison. James Campbe…
Buckfast Abbey teams together to collect teddies for trauma
Staff from South Devon’s Buckfast Abbey have clubbed together to donate over 100 teddy bears to help comfort children experiencing distress caused by conflict, starvation or abuse worldwide. Led by B…
Shop with real meaning this Christmas
This festive season, Rowcroft Hospice is asking people to ‘shop with meaning’ when buying gifts for their loved ones. The charity is highlighting how shoppers can make a positive difference for local …
Devon Mental Health Charity, Step One, Celebrates 85 Years and Commemorates Their Late Patron, Queen Elizabeth II
On Friday 18th November, local businesses, partners, funders and supporters of Step One gathered at Reed Hall, Exeter University to celebrate the charity’s rich history, incredible staff and advocates…
Sowing the seeds for new nursery garden project
Volunteers and staff from a range of organisations in Torbay are working together to improve local green spaces and give communities an opportunity to grow trees from local seed. Tree Wardens, staff …
Brothers killed by brain tumours days apart
A woman has spoken of her devastation and disbelief after losing her dad and uncle to the same type of brain tumour just four days apart. Charity Brain Tumour Research said the chance of two members …
Devon Air Ambulance receives boost from local housebuilder
Devon Air Ambulance Trust has received a £1,500 donation from local housebuilder, Barratt Homes Exeter as part of their Community Fund Initiative. The charity raises funds to keep Devon’s two air amb…
Healthcare Assistant helps fulfill woman’s dying wish at Rowcroft
When Healthcare Assistant Kieron George heard that the dying wish of his patient Ann Williams was to see the gorillas in Paignton Zoo, Kieron pulled out all the stops to make this happen. Although Ann…
Tesco shoppers can round up their shop to the nearest £1 to support lifesaving fundraising campaign
South Devon shoppers can choose to round up their shop to the nearest £1 at self-service tills to help support an in-store fundraising campaign for three of the UK’s leading health charities. Last ye…
Raising funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer
Staff at a Paignton opticians turned themselves all shades of pink to raise awareness and much-needed funds to help towards beating breast cancer. The conscientious colleagues at Specsavers Paignton …
Volunteers support garden project at Breast Care Unit
Torbay Hospital’s Breast Care Unit is celebrating the completion of a garden project which has been developed in partnership with people who use the service. As part of a ten-year programme of works,…
Recycle & Raise is back for fourth year
Spooky season marks the return of confectionary tubs to the supermarkets, ready for shoppers to stock up on their favourite sweet treats. Now, leading South West waste management and recycling company…
Meet Santa at Marldon Christmas Tree Farm!
Marldon Christmas Tree Farm has kindly allowed Rowcroft to take over its much loved Santa’s Grotto to offer a magical experience for local children this December! In the enchanted snow-covered grotto…
Local History
Have your say on how to improve your health and wellbeing
Torbay’s Health and Wellbeing Board want to hear from those who live in the Bay about what is important to them when it …
“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…
Guest Blog: Let’s talk about collage
My name is Francesca Lawrence and I am a collage artist. I took up the art during the first Covid19…
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…
Business News
Devonshire roofer named UK Roofer of the year at the 2022 On The Tools Awards
Kristian Ingham, a Devonshire based Roofer from Leadwork South West, was announced as UK Roofer of the Year at the 2022 On The Tools Awards. The Plumber of the Year category was sponsored by Roofing S…
Work begins on regeneration of Crossways
After successfully obtaining the compulsory purchase order on the former Crossways shopping centre in Paignton, work on the next major project milestone is about to get underway. From Monday 28 Novem…
Devon brewery toasts new listing in Tesco stores
Staff at Salcombe Brewery are celebrating after securing a prestigious contract with Tesco to sell two new ales at stores across the South West. The company only began life in 2015 and has quickly …
The 25 Boutique B&B triumphs at the European tourism sustainability award «GrINN Awards 2022»
Torquay's popular B&B The 25 Boutique has been named "The Best Sustainable Accommodation in the UK" at the European tourism sustainability award «GrINN Awards 2022». Organised by Quartz Inn Hotel…
Health News
Worrying increase of children and adults with flu in intensive care
People are being urged to have their flu and Covid-19 jabs, as an increasing number of children and adults are admitted to intensive care in the south west with flu. The number of people admitted to …
Sports clubs and groups in Torbay encouraged to bid for a share of funding
Torbay Sports is inviting providers to bid for money which will allow them to widen their provision by offering new sessions for groups and participants who wouldn’t normally get active. Awards of up…
New legislation sets out to safeguard people from carbon monoxide risks
During Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Wales & West Utilities are urging people to check they have a working carbon monoxide alarm, following recent changes in law that came into force in England …
Specsavers’ Bonfire Night warning: ‘20 is plenty’
A hearing expert is advising people in South Devon to stand at least 20 metres away from firework displays to protect their hearing this Bonfire Night. Sudden and excessively loud noises can damage pe…
Health and care staff urged to get jabbed
People working in frontline health and care jobs in Devon are being urged to have the Covid-19 autumn booster and flu vaccination to protect themselves and the people they care for. Existing COVID-19…
Genomics nursing framework now open for consultation
Health Education England is inviting feedback on a framework that sets out the key competencies required of all nurses in a modern genomics health service. Developed in partnership with nurses, the f…