Resurfacing of Shiphay Lane Torquay
Motorists are advised that there will be some delays this week due to resurfacing work taking place in Torquay. The work is taking place at the Newton Road junction of Shiphay Lane from Monday 23 N…
Businesses can now apply for lockdown grant funds through Torbay Council
Businesses across Torbay can apply now for cash grants to cushion the financial impact of the COVID-19 restrictions. Torbay Council, who are administering the £7 million in grant funds from national G…
Grants available to improve home heating
As winter beckons residents in Teignbridge are being encouraged to take advantage of new funding support to improve their heating systems, cut costs and support the environment. Teignbridge Council…
New vocational centre at Brunel Academy opens
A new vocational centre at Brunel Academy has opened, providing young people at the school with the opportunity to learn new skills in catering and hospitality, mechanics and construction. Brunel A…
Farmers urged to protect their land as lockdown 2.0 sees rise in trespassers
Farmers and landowners are being advised to protect themselves from unwanted public rights of way being created, as lockdown 2.0 has again seen an increasing number of walkers in the countryside. L…
Torbay crews catch up on waste and recycling collections following major service disruption
Torbay Council and SWISCo have thanked Torbay residents for their continued patience as they catch up on waste and recycling collections. More than 74,000 collections – the vast majority - have been …
Planned roadworks on Brixham Road in Paignton
Overnight on Thursday 26 November planned roadworks will take place on Brixham Road in Churston Ferrers. The section of Brixham Road between Elberry Lane to Alston Lane will be closed overnight for r…
New Divisional Director of Torbay Children’s Safeguarding
A new Children’s Services Divisional Director, of Safeguarding has been appointed by Torbay Council. Jacquie Sims has joined the team, her most recent experience being ILACS Ofsted inspection and lea…
Coronavirus testing update for Torbay
The mobile testing unit at Torquay Coach Station in Lymington Road will be there until at least Monday 23 November. If you have symptoms of coronavirus it is essential that you self-isolate and arran…
New rail tech roll-out set to bring more reliable journeys and boost jobs
The roll out of digital signalling – set to improve safety and slash delays – has been accelerated through £1.2 million of new government funding announced by Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris today (…
Keep your eyes safely on the road
South Devon opticians have urged drivers to look after their sight to avoid harming themselves or others. For Road Safety Week (November 16-22), statistics from Specsavers’ road safety partner char…
Super volunteer Bob is back!
Super volunteer Bob Ward is stepping out again to raise money for festive hampers for families who need a little help this Christmas. Bob is hoping to raise £1000 to pay for the hampers which will …
Torbay Christmas Trail aims to light up the Bay
People are being urged to help light up Torbay and spread a little extra cheer this Christmas. Organisers are hoping that some of the gloom of the coronavirus crisis will be lifted as householders …
National project shows digital inclusion is key to tackling health inequalities
Tackling the ‘digital divide’ is crucial to reduce health inequalities, a three-year project trialling digital technology with disadvantaged communities has found. Having internet access and digital …