Guest Blog: Cheaper Than Therapy
As we move cautiously out of Lockdown, people are looking for new ways to meet new friends and mingle. Well, here’s my suggestion. Join a choir. I’ve always enjoyed singing – in the shower, in the ca…
National Adoption Week: 18-24 October
Today is the start of National Adoption Week. This year it aims to educate and inform people on the process of modern adoption today, with a rounded, honest and inclusive portrayal of the journey.Thro…
Paddleboarder rescued after getting into difficulty off Goodrington
A paddleboarder was rescued today, Friday, 15th October after getting into difficulty off Goodrington.RNLI Torbay, Torbay Coastguard and an ambulance attended the incident just before 1pm.The paddlebo…
Estimated 43,000 people given false negative PCR test results
NHS Test and Trace (NHS TT) have suspended testing operations provided by Immensa Health Clinic Ltd at its laboratory in Wolverhampton, following an investigation into reports of people receiving nega…
Confused about booster jabs and flu vaccines? Here’s what you need to know
People in Devon are reminded to get their COVID and flu vaccinations to give themselves the best possible protection against these deadly illnesses this winter.The COVID jab does not protect against f…
Government set to bolster supply chains by extending cabotage rights
Thousands more HGV deliveries could be made each month in the UK under Government plans to help bolster the country’s supply chains by temporarily extending so-called ‘cabotage’ rights. The propo…
Beacon Quay cordoned off due to police incident
Update: Three teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing incident. Police are at the scene of an incident at Beacon Quay, Torquay Harbour this morning, Friday 15th October. An area by the old…
People with healthcare appointments on Monday urged to plan ahead due to bus strike
People in Torbay and South Devon who have health and care appointments on Monday 18 October are being urged to plan their travel to make sure they can be seen on time in view of the forthcoming propos…
Keeping Torbay children fed this half-term holiday
Torbay Council has committed £104,000 to help ensure children from low-income families don’t go hungry this October half-term. Some 6,500 local children and young people under 16 who are eligible for…
Join the Winner Street Party and have your say!
Local residents and businesses are invited to a free three-day event in Winner Street, Paignton Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th October, from 8am to 8pm, to talk about how the road can be i…
Torbay Council proudly welcomes 16 newly qualified social workers
In September 2021, Torbay Council’s Children’s Services proudly welcomed 16 newly qualified social workers to its assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) programme. The programme delivered…
Rowcroft Hospice delivering on its ambitions to enhance and extend its care
Since the launch of its strategic plan in 2018, Rowcroft Hospice has received invaluable support from the local community to deliver on its vision to make every day the best day possible for more pati…
Join the Torbay Climate Conversation – Tuesday 2 November
Torbay Council’s third community conference will be taking place in November and this year it will have a focus on climate change - 'How we can work together to help make Torbay Carbon Neutral by 2030…
TDA invite applications from young people to sit on Torquay Town Deal Town Board
In October 2020 Torbay Council secured £21.9 million investment from the Government’s Towns Fund. The Towns Fund provides Torquay with a once in a generation opportunity to bring about significant cha…