Fire crews at scene of house fire in Ellacombe
Fire crews are currently at the scene of a house fire in the Ellacombe area of Torquay this afternoon, Friday 22nd May. Two fire engines are at the scene of the incident on Pembroke Road. People at …
COVID-19 testing centre open over bank holiday weekend
The COVID-19 mobile testing facility in Torquay will open over the bank holiday weekend. The unit is open today, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. There is no service on Wednesday 27 and Thursda…
Devon sees demand for mental health support leap by almost a quarter in April
Demand for support for individuals suffering with acute mental health conditions during lockdown has jumped by 23% in Devon in the last month, according to new figures released during Mental Health Aw…
Planning approval to be given for new mental health ward
Torbay Council has confirmed it has agreed for the planning application for a newly built mental health ward at Torbay Hospital to reach approval. The £11.8 million scheme will create a centre on t…
Revised hours for Torbay Community coronavirus Helpline
The Torbay Community Coronavirus Helpline hours are to be reduced as calls for help during the crisis begin to reduce. All calls will now be handled on the 01803 446022 number which will be staffed…
Tunes on the Sands 2020 cancelled
Tunes on the Sands has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. The event at Blackpool Sands in Devon was due to take place in July. New dates have been announced for next year - 9/1…
Use the right NHS service for your needs this bank holiday weekend
Doctors in Devon are reassuring local people that the NHS is still there for them if they are unwell and need help, but reminding them that opening hours for some services may be different due to the …
Urgent care offered by surgeons to patients with severe dental pain
Patients unable to get urgent treatment from their dentist during the pandemic are offered care at a network of centres - including a new dedicated centre run by NHS hospital staff. Staff who norma…
Limited number of public toilets to re-open in Torbay
A number of toilets around Torbay are to re-open from today. All public toilets in the area had previously been closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. A spokesperson for Torbay Council said: "Follo…
New Rainbow Gingerbread Biscuits created to support the NHS go on sale at Tesco
Specially created Rainbow Biscuit baking kits for kids to help raise funds for meal packs for NHS workers and awareness for the NHS, are now on sale at Tesco. All profits from the biscuits will go …
Travellers set up at Torbay Velopark
Travellers appear to have set up camp at Torbay Velopark in Paignton. Cars, motorhomes and caravans were seen parked on a grass area at the facility this evening, Wednesday 20th May. The Velopark …
Three car collision on Victoria Parade in Torquay
There has been a three car collision on Victoria Parade. The road is passable with care. There are no major delays in the area. Approach with caution. It is not yet known if anyone was injured in th…
Road closed due to collision in Torquay
The A379, Torbay Road is currently closed Paignton bound due to a collision. Emergency services are at the scene of the collision on Torquay seafront. Police are redirecting traffic. Three cars …
Road closed due to collision in Torquay
The A379, Torbay Road is currently closed Paignton bound due to a collision. Emergency services are at the scene of the collision on Torquay seafront. Police are redirecting traffic. Three cars …