Torquay’s Lav Affair with the Public Toilet
Public toilet, lavatory, bog, public convenience, khazi, loo, the ladies and gents, the water closet, and other, less polite, or ...
Torbay celebrates Care Leavers Month
Throughout November, Torbay Council will be celebrating National Care Leavers Month. Led by national charity Become National Care Leavers Month ...
South Western Ambulance Service invites nominations for new Governors
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is inviting staff and members of the public in eligible constituencies across ...
New planning appointment for major south west housebuilder
Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon have hired a new Head of Land and Planning. Jamie Grant takes on the ...
Classic Cottages donation helps keep Ivybridge Ring and Ride service on the road
A £1,000 donation from holiday letting company Classic Cottages is helping to support a vital community transport service in South ...
First ever Letters Live cinema event comes to the big screen in South Devon
A very special cinema event is coming to Paignton today, comprising a preview of a brand-new film, a world-renowned literary ...
Helping Torbay businesses grow: Enterprise Fund now open
Following the successful launch of the Torbay Enterprise Fund in September, Torbay Council is pleased to announce that the fund ...
Boost for Newton Abbot’s aspiring footballers
A local youth football club based in Teignbridge have received a big boost after securing a donation from the builder ...
Burts Ridges 150g sharing packs secure new Tesco listing in South West
Award-winning snack maker, Burts, is set to elevate shelves this November, as two of its popular Ridges 150g sharing packs, ...
New recycling stations at Dartmoor Zoo marks sustainability milestone
Devon Contract Waste (DCW) is helping Dartmoor Zoo take the next big step in its sustainability journey.From the beginning of ...
Back to the Future in Torquay
In 1892 Torquay was granted borough status by Royal Charter. The resort then adopted the motto ‘Salus et Felicitas’, or ...
“Let him that is athirst come.” The ancient holy well of Torquay
In 1867 the vicar of St Saviour’s Church in Torre had a drinking fountain constructed just outside his churchyard. He ...
Utility works on A383 delayed as route diverted to Chercombe Valley Road
Essential utility work originally scheduled to begin on the A383 in Newton Abbot next week has now been rescheduled and ...
Remembrance Services across Torbay to mark Armistice Day
Remembrance Services and Ceremonies are taking place across Torbay on Sunday 9 November and Tuesday 11 November.Torbay's communities unite annually ...
Recommendations for unitary councils in Devon published
Torbay Council is progressing proposals for a new approach to local government in Devon.In response to the government’s call for ...
The past and future of work in Torbay
Torquay can be viewed as being a pioneer, albeit inadvertently, as it encounters the challenges and opportunities that all Britain ...
An open letter to the people of Torbay and South Devon
Dear residents, patients, carers and colleagues I want to speak directly to you about our cardiology services at Torbay Hospital ...
Torquay’s Halloween: after darkness falls
Night-time Torquay is another Torquay. Late at night, despite the electric light and the remnants of Harbourside nightlife, it can ...
Saul – a Torquay Christmas Ghost Story
This is the story of Saul, one of those Torquay characters that we seem to have so many of. You’ve ...
Guest Blog: Is Torquay losing its community feel?
I grew up in Watcombe in the 1970s, when life seemed a little simpler... and a lot more connected. Back ...
