Resurfacing of Shiphay Lane Torquay
Motorists are advised that there will be some delays this week due to resurfacing work taking place in Torquay. The work is taking place at the Newton Road junction of Shiphay Lane from Monday 23 N…
Thousands raised to support families of missing fishermen
An online fundraiser set up to support those affected by the tragic sinking of Brixham fishing vessel Joanna C has raised almost £15,000. The GoFundMe appeal was launched yesterday morning, November …
Search for missing fishermen called off
A search for two missing fisherman has been called off. The search for the missing men was suspended overnight and resumed this morning at 7.30am. After 7 hours, the search ended at 2.30pm. Three me…
Have you seen man missing from Torquay?
Police have appealed to the public to help them locate a man missing from Torquay. Michael Mullins, 29, was reported missing yesterday afternoon. Michael is described as a white male, of a slim buil…
Search for two missing fishermen resumes
The search for two fishermen, who went missing after fishing vessel 'Joanna C' sank off the East Sussex coast yesterday has resumed this morning. One of the three fishermen who were on board was foun…
Search for missing fishermen suspended overnight
The search for two missing fishermen is to be suspended overnight. The search for the crew of the Joanna C began around 6am this morning, Saturday 21st November after the fishing vessel sank off Newh…
Major search after Brixham registered fishing vessel sinks
A major search is taking place off Newhaven, East Sussex after a Brixham registered fishing vessel JOANNA C sank this morning, Saturday 21st November. One of the three crew members has been found c…
Businesses can now apply for lockdown grant funds through Torbay Council
Businesses across Torbay can apply now for cash grants to cushion the financial impact of the COVID-19 restrictions. Torbay Council, who are administering the £7 million in grant funds from national G…
Grants available to improve home heating
As winter beckons residents in Teignbridge are being encouraged to take advantage of new funding support to improve their heating systems, cut costs and support the environment. Teignbridge Council…
New vocational centre at Brunel Academy opens
A new vocational centre at Brunel Academy has opened, providing young people at the school with the opportunity to learn new skills in catering and hospitality, mechanics and construction. Brunel A…
Road closed due to fire at industrial estate in Torquay
Barton Road in Torquay is partially closed due to a fire. The fire service were called reports of an oxy-acetylene cylinder on fire on the industrial estate in Barton Torquay at around 10.30am this m…
New organ donation law in England already saving lives
Friday 20 November marks six months since Max and Keira’s Law (Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2020) came into effect in England and saw the country shift to an ‘opt out’ system for organ donation…
Farmers urged to protect their land as lockdown 2.0 sees rise in trespassers
Farmers and landowners are being advised to protect themselves from unwanted public rights of way being created, as lockdown 2.0 has again seen an increasing number of walkers in the countryside. L…
Pay for an hour, stay for the day in Torbay
In anticipation of lockdown easing, Torbay Council plans to offer reduced parking fees at nominated council car parks in December.From Thursday 3 December, people will “pay for an hour, stay for a day…