Skills Bootcamp coming soon to Exeter
With economic uncertainty and apprenticeships becoming more and more competitive to gain, The Focus Training Group are offering a free solution as part of the Government's Plan for Jobs Scheme with th…
Appeal for witnesses following serious assault in Exeter
Police have appealed for witnesses following a serious assault in Exeter in which a 21-year-old sustained serious head injuries. The man sustained head injuries which required surgery, and is now rec…
Bringing generations together through music
A local Torbay scheme is bringing children and care home residents together for an intergenerational music and song writing project. Rebuilding Bridges is a new project funded by the Arts Counci…
A final farewell from Torbay’s last cruise ship Arcadia
Torbay will say goodbye to the last cruise ship when Arcadia leaves today, Wednesday 13th October. Torbay has seen many cruise ships stay during the pandemic but it will soon be a different scene whe…
New figures reveal sharp fall in GPs per person in Devon
Devon is one of the worst hit areas in the country by the growing shortage of GPs, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. It comes as many people are struggling to book an appointment wi…
World Sight Day: 10 things your eyes can reveal about your health
Being able to see clearly is so important in allowing us to carry out everyday activities - yet we often take our sight for granted. Research from Specsavers shows that 40% of people have delayed hav…
£1million+ funding secured for Torbay Projects through Government fund
TDA on behalf of Torbay Council submitted a successful application to the Government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF), to develop surplus land at both Torre Marine and Brixham Town Centre. The BL…
‘Tesco shoppers in Devon help to provide £1million boost to health charity partners’
People in Devon have been thanked for contributing towards the £1million raised for three life-saving charities as part of Tesco’s ‘Helping you to live healthier’ initiative.Tesco customers reached th…
Blooming marvellous Torbay winners
Torbay’s winners in the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom South West competition have been announced, as well as the winners of the RHS’s It’s Your Neighbourhood awards 2021. Local…
Government restores the Dartmoor Line as services resume for first time in almost half a century
For the first time in nearly 50 years, regular passenger services will run on the Dartmoor Line, connecting Okehampton to Exeter. Services will launch on Saturday 20 November, marking the first reopen…
Road closed due to collision in Torquay
The A379 Babbacombe Road in Torquay is currently closed this evening due to a collision. The collision happened near the Lydwell Park Road junction. The road is closed in both directions with em…
Torbay Council grant 18 new taxi licenses following successful recruitment initiative
Torbay Council have granted 18 new taxi licenses to drivers who are currently in work across Torbay; this follows on from a successful recruitment initiative launched in July.In addition to this, ther…
It’s not too late to have your Covid-19 vaccine first or second dose
People in Devon are being reminded it’s not too late to get their first or second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Having both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and oth…
Road partially blocked due to collision in Torquay
Shiphay Lane in Torquay is currently partially blocked due to a collision this afternoon, Monday 11 October. Police are at the scene of the collision involving two cars between the Devon Dumpling and…