Body recovered from sea off Torquay
Update: please follow link for latest A body has been recovered from the sea off Torquay this morning. Police, coastguard and a lifeboat were at the scene near Livermead, Torquay. It is …
Bringing Dementia to the Main Stage
A proposed Documentary about the Purple Angels is going to bring Dementia to the Main Stage. From the work done by Norman, Elaine and their friends, Torquay has become the first 'dementia friendly…
Academy Awards – some interesting facts…
So, the Red Carpet is laid out and the stars are aligning for the 87th annual Academy Awards this evening. Take a look at our fun facts about the Oscars.. The Oscars are Hollywood’s glitziest …
Can you help police identify this man?
Do you recognise this man? British Transport Police have released CCTV images of a man they'd like to speak to after a teenager's rucksack was stolen from Torre rail station on Thursday, 8 January …
Update: Abbey Road Fire
Abbey Road was closed earlier due to a fire at Costa Rica Plantation Company. Three fire engines from Torquay and Paignton were mobilised to the incident on Abbey Road just before 2pm. The aeria…
Police gear up for Westcountry derby
Police are getting ready for tomorrow's match between Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle at St. James Park. The all-ticket match looks likely to draw in a bumper crows and there will be extra police s…
Abbey Road, Torquay closed due to Fire
Update: The road has now reopened. More details here: Fire crews are currently dealing with a fire in a property on Abbey Road, Torquay. Fire crews were called to the incident at aroun…
All in the Name…
Just a reminder that there is only a week to go for you to get your entries in! Here is a competition with a difference! So, what's in a name? Well possibly more than you think! This is your chance…
Police warning after third unexploded device found
Police have warned to be aware of explosive devices after a third device is found in 10 days. An unexploded WW2 aircraft rocket has been discovered today on the costal path at Strete. The area w…
In pursuit of frogs – and funds
Paignton Zoo scientist Wayne Edwards endured a cyclone, dangerous wildlife and atrocious roads on his latest research trip. Wayne travelled to the rainforests of Madagascar to study golden mantella fr…
Exmouth RNLI called out on false alarm on Valentine’s evening
Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat George Bearman launched at 8.15pm on Valentine’s Day, Saturday 14 February. The search in darkness took place following reports from members of the public of sightings of…
National Chip Week – How do you like yours?
Well it maybe Pankcake Day - the sun is shining and the chips aren't down! Seeing people tucking into their traditional fish'n'chips everywhere we look. And, as we live in a seaside town, we should…
Beach cordoned off after body found
Update: The cordon was taken down mid Afternoon after the body was removed from the beach. A body has been found on goodrington sands. The body of a man has been found this morning by member…
Man rescued from Teignmouth flat fire
Emergenecy services were called to a flat fire in Teignmouth this morning. The Fire Service received a call from an occupant stating his fire alarms were activating and he had a fire in his kitchen…