Person hit by train in Dawlish
Update: British transport police have confirmed the person has died. The ambulance service was called but the person was pronounced dead at the scene There have been delays on the railway this mornin…
Emergency services called to hoax kidnap and stabbing
A hoax call saw police, armed police, a dog unit and the Ambulance HART team dispatched to a non existent incident. Kingsbridge Police posted in Facebook, explaining how hoax call can costs lives.…
Dangerous drinking areas in England revealed
Blackpool has topped the list of dangerous drinking black spots. The list was compiled by looking at the highest rates of drinkers who have needed hospital treatment and according to the figures, B…
Torre Abbey’s Ghost and the female rambling sailor
Torbay’s most notable ghost is that of the Spanish Lady of Torre Abbey. The back story to the supposed haunting begins in 1588 when the Nuestra Senora del Rosario became among the first of the …
Stay safe and have fun this bonfire night
To make sure your Bonfire Night goes off with a bang, Safer Communities Torbay is encouraging everyone in Torbay to keep safe and to respect their neighbours. Councillor Robert Excell, Executive Le…
Reminder – Mayor’s Forum 29th October
Torbay residents, organisations and businesses are reminded that the seventh Mayor's Forum is taking place on Thursday 29 October in Torquay. Hosted by Torbay Mayor Gordon Oliver, the evening event…
Paignton Enterprise Centre Breakfast and Open Day
On Friday 6 November at Paignton Enterprise Centre at Bishops Place, local businesses are being invited to join Torbay Development Agency for an Open Day incorporating the Eat, Drink, Network breakfas…
Reminder to respect ‘No Trick, No Treat, No Thanks’ this Halloween
Safer Communities Torbay is reminding parents and carers to make sure that their little monsters respect ‘No Trick, No Treat, No Thanks’ this Halloween. Councillor Robert Excell, Executive Lead for…
Can you help police track down man wanted for recall to prison?
Police have appealed for the public's help to trace a 23-year-old man who is wanted for recall to prison. Corey Soper was originally charged with theft, but has failed to comply with the conditions…
Police appeal for information following Newton Abbot burglary
Police have appealed to the public for information following an incident in Newton Abbot that left a 77 year old man unconcious. Brain Newton, 77 was left unconcious following an aggravated burglar…
Police warn local businesses to look out for fake bank notes
Police have warned shop staff to be vigilant after reports of counterfeit Scottish notes being used in local shops. The warning came after reports of two men buying goods with counterfeit £20 notes…
Paignton Zoo’s happy, smiley turtle
This little chap keeps on smiling, despite the dire threats to his species…. The black marsh turtle (Siebenrockiella crassicollis) is a freshwater turtle from South East Asia. Its powerful jaws…
Halloween Torquay: the skull beneath the skin
"Where there is no imagination, there is no horror," Torquay visitor Arthur Conan Doyle "Every day is Halloween isn't it? For some of us," Tim Burton "I'll stop wearing black w…
Businesses with designs on Great Big Rhinos
Paignton Zoo’s Great Big Rhino Project has reached a major milestone, with sponsors choosing the designs of their rhinos. Guests, including representatives of two dozen local business sponsors, attend…