Teignmouth’s literature-lovers and sweet-toothed cake fans have been helping staff at Co-op Funeralcare raise funds for the mental health charity Mind. As well as books and cakes on offer at the fune…
Two talented Torbay women have set their sights on a bright future after graduating as optometrists with top honours. Sylvie Antrobus and Agi Solya recently graduated from Plymouth University’s Sch…
South Devon College has become the first college in the South West to receive the Quality Standard in Carer Support (QSCS) accreditation from the Carers Federation, recognising the outstanding work th…
An NHS Rheumatology Team in Torbay and South Devon has been recognised for innovative work with patients who have praised the support they have received. The specialist team, based at Torbay Hospit…
South Devon College celebrated success recently being the only college in the world to be reaccredited platinum rating by Investors in People (IiP). Additionally, IiP awarded the College the Health &a…
As we approach the annual national Recycle Week (21 – 27th September) Torbay Council is encouraging local residents to go green and recycle more. The theme of Recycle Week (led by WRAP nationally) th…
The driver of a double decker bus which crashed near Totnes last year injuring 37 people has appeared in court today, Wednesday 16th September. Kameron Allen aged 20, appeared at Newton Abbot Magistr…
The mobile testing unit at Torquay Coach Station in Lymington Road will be there until at least Friday 25 September (but will not be operating on Monday 21 September). Testing capacity nationally is …
Last week saw schools re-open and the return to the classroom for all children and young people across Torbay. Torbay schools were one of the top performing areas, with average attendance for the wee…
A compulsory purchase order (CPO) has been made on the dilapidated old Crossways retail site in Paignton as part of ambitious plans to regenerate the site. Plans include 90 extra care and sheltered af…
Torbay Council are part of a new nationwide adoption campaign called #YouCanAdopt, launched this week. The campaign aims to dispel myths around who is eligible to adopt and highlight that, especially…
Sovereign Housing Association is supporting Gas Safety Week this week by reminding residents of having an annual gas supply check by a Gas Safe Registered engineer. Nationally, one in six homes has…
Torbay Council is to launch a new strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and boost recycling, as well as reducing budget pressures. The new Resource and Waste Strategy is being presented to Cabine…
Local people asked questions on topics ranging from parking and population growth to COVID-19 readiness and GP branch surgeries during the first online public meeting held as part of an NHS consultati…