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Torbay Carer’s Strategy 2021-23
The Torbay’s Carer’s Strategy 2021-23 has been published as part of Carer’s week…
Local News
Torbay Carer’s Strategy 2021-23
The Torbay’s Carer’s Strategy 2021-23 has been published as part of Carer’s week highlighting the importance and invalua…
Appeal for witnesses following robbery
Police have appealed for witnesses following the robbery of a man in the Northernhay Gardens and Queen Street area of Ex…
Loneliness Awareness Week 2021
Thousands of people have become lonely during the Pandemic, missing day to day contact with people, particularly those w…
Chance to shape the next 20 years of development in Teignbridge
An eight week consultation starts at noon on Monday (14 June) on the site options being considered for new home building…
Make a date to visit Cockington Courts Unfurl Exhibition
Make a date to visit Cockington Courts Unfurl Exhibition – A year-long creative journey through the 4 seasons including …
Torbay Council receives £4.2million to tackle impact of COVID-19
Torbay Council has received over £4million from the governments Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) to tackle the im…
Torquay as a Woman’s Town
Sybil Fawlty really ran Fawlty Towers. She was a far more effective manager than her husband, handled crises calmly…
Torquay fire thought to have started in bin
A fire in Market Street, Torquay this morning, Thursday 10 June is thought to have started in bins at the rear of proper…
Movement & the Mind: A Pioneering Interactive Conference
Active Devon is working with local GP and medical educationalist Dr Lucy Loveday to host Movement & the Mind, a one-…
Exmouth RNLI awarded Certificate of Appreciation
Exmouth RNLI have been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Budleigh Salterton Lions Club.Exmouth RNLI volunteers were awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Budleigh Salterton Lions Clu…
Cousins complete RNLI MayDay Mile Charity Fundraiser in Exmouth
Two young cousins who set their sights on completing a full mile along Exmouth seafront to raise funds for the the RNLI in the MayDay Mile challenge, proudly fulfilled their pledge this afternoon, Sun…
Volunteers needed in South Devon for Summer Food Collection
Volunteers are being sought in South Devon to help two leading charities support children and families this summer. From 15-17 July, charities FareShare and the Trussell Trust will be collecting lo…
Cousins to take part in RNLI MayDay Mile Charity Fundraiser
Two young cousins are aiming to complete a full mile along Exmouth seafront to raise funds for the lifesaving charity in the RNLI MayDay Mile challenge. The two youngsters, Ivie Simkiss-Cowtan, aged …
South Devon Tesco stores to hold extra summer Food Collection for children and families
Tesco is to hold an extra Food Collection in its South Devon stores to support children and families this summer.The collection will take place in South Devon's large Tesco stores from July 15 to 17 a…
Emergency grants from Tesco have supported 33 local community groups impacted by the pandemic.
Thirty-three community groups across South Devon have benefitted from Tesco’s COVID-19 Community Fund since the start of lockdown, with £16,500 going towards local projects. Through its Bags of Help …
Tesco invites charities in South Devon to apply for new Community Grant
Tesco is encouraging charities and community groups in South Devon to apply for funding for local projects that matter to them. The newly-rebranded Tesco Community Grants scheme will award funds t…
Newton Abbot Tesco store turns pink for cancer research.
Tesco colleagues at Newton Abbot’s Superstore will be in the pink this weekend to show support for Cancer Research UK. Tesco Turns Pink, the supermarket chain’s national annual fundraiser, will take …
Football club nets essential funding from Tesco
Aspiring soccer stars have been awarded a £1,000 grant from Tesco to promote health and equality among youngsters. Watcombe Wanderers Football Club was one of the successful applicants to the Tesco B…
Record breaking dinosaur raises funds for RNLI
Exmouth RNLI’s newest volunteer Tour Guide, Jay King, ran 25k on Saturday 3 April to raise important and much needed funds for the lifesaving charity. The newly recruited RNLI Tour Guide volunteer Ja…
Rowcroft Hospice launch exciting social enterprise to deliver handmade meals
Devon Farm Kitchen is an exciting new social enterprise with every penny of profit going to support South Devon-based Rowcroft Hospice. This pioneering new business will drive much needed income into…
Generous donations continue from Torbay Hospital League of Friends despite challenging year
Torbay Hospital League of Friends has continued its fundraising efforts in spite of the challenges posed during the ongoing pandemic. Most recently, the League has approved expenditure totalling £69,8…
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: 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…
Guest Blog: Me and free school meals
This blog is not a political one and not meaning promote any one side or support any sort of politic…
Guest Blog: Free school meals
By Jessica Gregory Article 27 on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child claims: “I have the r…
Guest Blog: 100 mile cycle raising funds for Torbay Brass Band
Torbay Brass Band have lost all bookings until 2021 because of COVID-19 so I am fundraising for them…
Business News
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South West recycling firm launches UK-wide service as business continues to expand
DCW, the South West’s leading independent commercial waste management and recycling firm, has launched a national Zero to Landfill recycling service after a year of continued growth. The family run b…
The tide is high for regional business opportunity – ORE Catapult
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is urging businesses across the South West of England and South Wales to join a major project which aims to help them develop goods and services for the em…
Waste firm embraces circular economy with the launch of recycled plastic furniture range
Leading South West independent waste management company DCW has launched a range of outdoor furniture made entirely from waste plastic collected from businesses across the region. DCW has invested …
Wickes bringing new store to Edginswell business park
Torbay Council has signed a contract with DIY retail giants Wickes to bring a new store to the Edginswell business park. The store which is scheduled to open at the end of 2022 comes at a crucial tim…
Health News
An ‘incredible’ achievement: six months of Covid-19 vaccinations in Devon
The efforts of the staff and volunteers have been hailed as ‘incredible’ as Devon’s vaccination programme marks its six-month milestone. More than 1.3 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have bee…
New pharmacy vaccination sites added in Devon
Two new vaccination sites have opened at pharmacies in Devon and can be booked through the National Booking Service. Well Plympton and Well Kingsbridge pharmacies are each able to vaccinate up to 270…
COVID-19 variant case recorded in Torbay not a cause for alarm but remain vigilant
As of 3 June 2021, one case of a COVID-19 variant of concern, named Delta was recorded in Torbay by Public Health England. The person contracted the variant and self-isolated outside the area. Torbay …
Can I have the Covid-19 vaccine if I’m pregnant? – NHS reassuring women
The NHS in Devon is offering reassurance to women that they can have the Covid-19 vaccine while pregnant or breastfeeding and that it will not impact on their fertility. Government advice states that…
Vaccine milestone as three quarters of adults have first dose
Three quarters of adults in Devon have now had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. More than 750,000 first doses had been given up to 23 May and almost half a million second doses. The mil…
Driving dangers this bank holiday: Experts warn of potential hazards on the roads
With many more vehicles on South Devon’s roads this bank holiday weekend, Specsavers is sharing expert advice so that drivers stay safe. On average, five people die on the UK’s roads every day and co…