More flexibility for hospital visiting times
People staying in hospitals across Torbay and South Devon and their visitors will soon benefit from more flexible visiting times....
Government to double water bill compensation for poor customer service
The Government has today (Monday 12 August) set out tough new measures to crack down on water companies failing their...
The world’s newest bike mayor plans event for World Car Free Day!
Beth takes up the role to promote the benefits of cycling and accelerate progress locally from 13th August 2024 for...
Pledge honoured as final Foster’s Fund grants paid out
Seven local good causes have received a boost with awards totalling £3,500 to support their work, after the final round...
Persimmon Homes South West donates £1,000 to Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital’s ‘Project Play’
The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital has received a cheque for £1,000, after being announced as one of Persimmon Homes...
Devon housebuilder commits to providing homes for nature
A Devon housebuilder has signed up to a major new initiative to support wildlife on its new developments. The Homes...
Ancient artform comes alive at historic South Devon setting
A rare chance to get up close and personal with some of the country’s finest bonsai trees will be on...
Seven Torbay parks awarded Green Flag Award
The Green Flag Award Scheme recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces which meet the environmental charity’s standards of...
Support the ambulance service by taking these 10 steps to a safe and healthy August
Residents and tourists to the South West of England are being asked to Help Us To Help You by the...
Praise for restorative project to help victims of anti-social behaviour
A programme aimed at bringing together communities who experience anti-social behaviour (ASB) has been hailed a success. Torbay Council, along...
Innovative education tool to tackle sexual misconduct in healthcare demonstrated to Royal College of Surgeons of England
Earlier this month, clinicians and education experts at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust welcomed representatives from the Royal...
English Riviera celebrates The Queen of Crime: The Agatha Christie festival returns with mystery-themed dazzling events
The highly anticipated Agatha Christie Festival is set to return to Devon’s English Riviera from 07 to 15 September this...
Transforming Care with AI-Powered Innovation in Torbay and Devon
MiiCare and Bay Care Group are thrilled to announce the formation of Digital Bay, a pioneering partnership poised to revolutionise...
Torbay MP calls for funding for Torbay Hospital to be protected and writes to chancellor following financial statement
New Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay, Steve Darling, has called for Torbay Hospital to be prioritised following the Chancellor’s statement...
Get creating – Paignton library inspires creativity with new season of events
A new season of events from art workshops to live music is coming to Paignton Library from August to October...
New respiratory vaccine programme protecting infants and elderly will save lives across Devon
The UK will become the first country in the world to have a national programme that uses the same vaccine...
Experts share warning over important rule that could land drivers nine points on their license and £1,000 fine this Cycle to Work Day
This Thursday marks Cycle to Work Day which encourages workers to ditch the car and commute to work on their...
New partnership closes the loop for hundreds of tonnes of plastic bio-beads
An Exeter-based specialist plastic recycling company DCW Polymers has teamed up with South West Water to deliver a pioneering recycling...
Crutches for Kindness: Local YMCA becomes collection centre
YMCA South Devon has become a collection centre for crutches and walking aids as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues...
Local Heritage Grant Scheme – Second Round of Grants Awarded
The second round of Torbay’s Local Heritage Grants has been awarded to 13 projects in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. These range from...
