Get involved with National Tree Week in Torbay
National Tree Week (26 November – 5 December 2022) is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. A range of events are taking place in Torbay during National Tree Week. Torbay Council is working toget…
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…
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…
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…
Have your say on the new Playing Pitch Strategy for Torbay
Torbay residents are being asked to give their views in a new survey about a proposed new strategy for improving local sports facilities. Torbay Council’s proposed new Playing Pitch Strategy will pla…
Park, meet, shop, and enjoy Torbay this December and pay for just an hour’s parking
Between 1 December and 24 December, reduced parking fees will be offered in selected Torbay Council car parks. With many households and businesses feeling the strain, Torbay Council is determined to …
TALKWORKS launches free mental health workshops for businesses & organisations across Devon
NHS talking therapy service TALKWORKS has launched a series of ‘Wellbeing in the Workplace’ winter workshops, available free of charge for businesses and organisations across Devon (excluding Plymouth…
“Am I ‘just’ a nurse?” – Campaign highlights General Practice nurses
“Am I ‘just’ a nurse?” asks General Practice Nurse Sarah Dewsnap in a series of new films aimed at showing how much specialist knowledge and autonomy nurses working in GP practices have. “A General…
Appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage following serious collision on A38
Police have appealed for witnesses following a serious collision on the A38 near Chudleigh yesterday, Tuesday 22 November. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle road traffic collision, invo…
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 …
Changes to Emergency Department welcomed by patients and staff
People visiting the Emergency Department (ED) at Torbay Hospital have welcomed changes to the waiting area to help them understand what to expect while waiting to be seen. Led by Emergency Departm…
A38 closed following serious collision
The A38 is partially closed due to a serious collision this morning, Tuesday 22 November. Emergency services are at the scene of a collision, with the road closed between the Chudleigh/Kingsteignton …
Winter Fest returns to the Spanish Barn at Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey’s popular Christmas gift and craft fair is returning to the stunning setting of the Spanish Barn at Torre Abbey on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November. Stalls will be selling a unique arra…