The Bay of Lights returns for 2025
The English Riviera is getting ready to shine once again as the Bay of Lights returns from Friday 28 November ...
Winter parking promotion to return to Torbay for the festive season!
Torbay Council is pleased to be able to offer the ‘Pay for an hour, stay for the day’ winter parking ...
The tragic life of Torquay’s Elizabeth Croker
On 24 July 1875 an inquest was held in Torquay into the violent death of Elizabeth Croker. Elizabeth was “a ...
Stone Roses icon heads to the Palace Theatre Paignton with his intimate new tour
Stone Roses icon Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield is heading out on an intimate tour of the UK and will be at ...
Brixham local wins photography competition, capturing the spirit of the English Riviera’s iconic fishing town
The English Riviera BID Company has announced the winner of the ‘Brixham in Images’ Photography Competition 2025 - a celebration ...
Restoration underway for historic clock at Old Maids Perch
A cherished local landmark is being brought back to life as restoration works are now underway on the historic clock ...
Colouring competition to inspire talented children
Aspiring Picassos enjoyed getting to the art of the matter when they took part in an eye-catching colouring competition.The artistic ...
Pirate Talk at Lowe’s Bridge
Early one July Monday morning in 1951 taxi driver Jack Driscoll was returning from Newton Abbot in “drenching rain” when ...
1,266 Torbay residents back petition opposing Post Office closures
Fears over Government plans for the Post Office network have seen 1,266 Torbay residents sign a national petition opposing Post ...
Bold new Place Vision for Paignton that connects funding and development opportunities
Torbay Council, in collaboration with its Regeneration Partners Willmott Dixon and Milligan, has unveiled the Place Vision for Paignton — ...
Stick Man brings Christmas magic to Haldon Forest Park
From now until 4 January, Haldon Forest Park hosts a specially designed Stick Man Christmas trail, where families can team ...
Improvements to make Torbay street lighting more energy and cost efficient
Torbay will soon benefit from improved LED street lighting which will significantly improve the energy efficiency of our streetlights and ...
Supacat hosts Devon MP David Reed for strategic talks on defence procurement and local jobs
Former Royal Marine and tech business owner, David Reed, MP for Exmouth & Exeter East, visited the head office of ...
Supported employment programme launching across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay
A new supported employment scheme is being launched in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay to help support almost 6,000 people into ...
Site Manager achieves Seal of Excellence for Dawlish View development
A site manager for Bloor Homes in Dawlish has been recognised with a prestigious award at the National House Builder ...
Prestigious award for Persimmon South West site
A Persimmon Homes development in Devon has won a much-sought Seal of Excellence award. The accolade, given by the National ...
Local councillor opens new Paignton showhome
Torbay Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing & Finance cut the ribbon on a new showhome in his ward.Cllr Alan Tyerman ...
Additional £2.367 million secured to reduce critical infrastructure risks at Torbay Hospital
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that we have secured an additional £2.367 million from ...
Rowcroft Hospice launches Christmas appeal
“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Rowcroft” – Jane’s story of hospice care, hope and why she’s urging ...
Pedal Through the Lights – Join the Reindeer Ride in Torquay!
Get ready to sparkle and cycle this December! Join Safe, Sustainable Travel Torbay (SSTT) for The Reindeer Ride, a short, ...
