Torquay Peculiar: Reasons to be cheerful
Here at WASD we recently ran an article called ‘Torquay Peculiar’ on what made our town unusual. There followed a ...
Win £1,000 by pitching your business idea at SOUP
SOUP is an international crowdfunding phenomenon that brings communities together to raise small-scale investment to kick-start new businesses or ideas. ...
Could you be the star of the GeoOpera?
In September 2016 an expected 1000 delegates from the international UNESCO Geopark family will descend on Torbay from the one ...
Starcross man jailed for 28 years for child sex offences
A man from Starcross has been jailed for 28 years for child sex offences. Robert Singleton, 33, was sentenced on ...
Brixham playgrounds to get a £77,000 face-lift
Following funding from a series of Section 106 contributions, Torbay Council, in partnership with the local community and Play Torbay, ...
Torquay Peculiar
We’ve said before that Torquay isn’t an average town. Here’s some statistics to back that feeling up: • Torquay ...
Fire service warning following microwave fire in Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot Fire Station have issued a warning on social media following an incident last night in Newton Abbot. Two ...
Police appeal for information following Dartmouth assault
Police have appealed for information following a serious assault that took place in Dartmouth Yesterday afternoon. Posting on social media, ...
Have you seen Paignton man Robert West?
Update: Robert West has been found safe. Have you seen Paignton man Robert West? Police have appealed for information about ...
Solar Farm given the go-ahead in Blackawton
Councillors have given the go-ahead for a solar park to the north east of Blackawton. South Hams District Council’s Development ...
Have your say on the proposals to move Torbay School to Parkfield
Residents are reminded that they still have three weeks to comment on proposals to move Torbay School to Parkfield and ...
Charity to purchase sensory equipment thanks to Totnes Rotary Club
Totnes Rotary Club have recently shown their support to local learning disabled children and young adults by making a £500 ...
Go wild for the Great Big Rhino ale
Bays Brewery is launching a new ale to celebrate The Great Big Rhino Project. The Paignton micro-brewery is a long-time ...
Healthwatch in joint bid to tackle global issue of antibiotic misuse
Taking antibiotics now could kill you in the future. This is the warning from local consumer champion Healthwatch Torbay, which ...
Newton Abbot man jailed for child sex offences
A man from Newton Abbot has been sentenced today to eight and a half years in prison at Exeter Crown ...
Local Businesses invited to Wellbeing event
Businesses are being invited to take part in a new FREE Wellbeing event at the Town Hall next month. Torbay ...
Rowcroft plans month of deliciousness with big bake campaign
Rowcroft is inviting people across South Devon to take part in its most delicious fundraising campaign of the year, The ...
Production commences for independent feature film created by local people.
Production commences for Devon & Cornwall independent feature film “Mordred”; a powerful Arthurian drama, all created by local people. “I ...
New arrival: Tiny clown born at Paignton Zoo
A pygmy slow loris born at Paignton Zoo in March is becoming easier for visitors to spot. The single youngster ...
Which Torbay beaches can you still visit with your dog?
Torbay Council is reminding dog owners that their canine pets are no longer allowed on ten of the Bay’s beaches. ...
