Emergency services called to car in ditch
Emergency services were called to an accident on Old Ashburton Road between Commings Cross and Forn Cross this morning. Fire crews from Bovey Tracey and Newton Abbot attended the incident at around…
Barclays bank cordoned off by police in Torquay
Update: Police have appealed for witnesses after an unknown amount of money was stolen: Barclays bank in St Marychurch, Torquay is currently cordoned off by Police. The bank, on the corner…
1914: Torbay goes to War
“Why do they call, sonny, why do they call for men who are brave and strong? Is it naught to you if your country falls and Right is smashed by Wrong? Is it football still and the pic…
Totnes Christmas market and late night shopping
Totnes Christmas market returns tomorrow, 8th December. Expect unique craft stalls, amazing food, mulled wine, cider, entertainment and an amazing atmosphere. The market will be on the next thre…
Fire crews battle log blaze in Ashburton
Fire crews were called to Whistley Hill last night after reports of a large log pile fire. One appliance was mobilised from Ashburton fire station at around 7.15pm. On arrival, the Incident Comm…
I’m dreaming of a white rhino Christmas
Tis the season to be woolly… People love Christmas jumpers, so why not rhinos? Volunteers at Paignton Zoo in Devon have knitted an over-sized pullover for a life-sized rhino sculpture. A team of 13 v…
James Joyce and a Torquay Bloomsday
“The sea, the snotgreen sea, the scrotumtightening sea”, Ulysses The Irish novelist and poet James Joyce (1882-1941) is considered to be one of the most influential writers of the twent…
Police appeal for witnesses after city stabbing
Police in Plymouth are appealing for witnesses after an incident in the Prince Rock area yesterday (3rd December) The incident, in which a man was stabbed, is thought to have occurred in and around…
Celebrate Christmas at Torre Abbey’s festive weekend
Torre Abbey Historic House is holding a festive weekend for the whole family on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December. The Abbey will be open daily from 10am to 4pm with workshops running from 1pm to …
Are you carer of a person with a learning disability? Have your say.
Today, Friday 4 December, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust will be launching a consultation on the proposed changes to Baytree House in Torquay, a short breaks and respite unit for carers o…
Reminder: Budget event hosted by the Mayor on 7th December
Residents are being reminded that a Bay wide event will be taking place in Paignton on Monday 7 December 2015 to discuss the current budget proposals for the next year. Torbay Mayor, Gordon Oliver wil…
2 for 1 offer at Torre Abbey for the armed forces
Torre Abbey Historic House and Gardens is now offering members of the armed forces 2 for 1 on admission for the attraction. This forces-friendly initiative is set up to support those who represent …
Major new Torbay arts project to go ahead after grant from Arts Council
Today, Arts Council England announced the award of one of the first ‘Ambition for Excellence’ grants to arts producer Situations to develop ‘The Tale’, a major new arts project which will take place i…
Torre Abbey Historic House Gardens holding open days in December
The gardens at Torre Abbey Historic House will be holding free open days on Tuesdays leading up to Christmas. If you have not visited the Abbey’s gardens, this is the perfect opportunity to visit…