Fundraiser is music to Palace Theatre’s ears
A fundraising concert in aid of the Palace Theatre in Paignton is taking place at 3pm on Sunday 27 September. Talented local musician, piano teacher and music festival organiser, Chris Blurton, who…
Join the conversation in Torbay Council’s virtual community conference
Torbay Council are hosting their second community conference on Wednesday 30 September and locals are invited to book a slot and join the conversation virtually on zoom between 5pm and 7pm. A spokesp…
Recognising contribution of those who recycle
Monday sees the start of the annual national Recycle Week where we recognise the huge effort people make across Teignbridge and the rest of the country to reduce waste so that resources are used in a …
Parents say their children’s mental wellbeing has been one of their biggest worried during Covid
Most families in the South West have experienced upheaval in their daily lives during the pandemic. With children and young people now back at school or college, PHE’s new campaign provides NHS-endors…
Apply for your child’s secondary school place by 31 October
If your child was born between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, they will be due to transfer to secondary school in September 2021. We are currently accepting applications for secondary school …
South Devon College opens its doors for Information Week
South Devon College is at last open again for you to discover the wide range of subjects, high quality facilities and limitless opportunities waiting for you. The teams at South Devon College are p…
Powercut affecting homes in Newton Abbot
33 properties in the Bradley Valley area are affected by a power cut this evening.Western Power Distribution have stated that they estimate the problem will be resolved by 11:00pm.The first report of …
First school in Torbay benefits from School Street scheme to help with social distancing
Curledge Street Academy in Paignton, is the first school in Torbay to benefit from the School Street scheme. With school buildings on both sides of the road and narrow pavements, Torbay Council’s Hig…
Update on how to book a COVID-19 test in Torbay
The mobile testing unit at Torquay Coach Station in Lymington Road will be there until at least Thursday, 17 September, however it will not be operating on Monday 14 September. Please note, testing c…
Palace Theatre perfect setting for virtual festival celebrating Torbay’s over 50’s
Whilst the Palace Theatre doors have been closed to the public this summer, the auditorium stage has seen plenty of action. The Jazz Hands team at the Palace offered the theatre as a safe meeting spa…
Mobile Covid-19 testing dates for Torbay
The mobile testing unit at Torquay Coach Station in Lymington Road will be there until at least Thursday, 17 September (It will not be operating on Monday 14 September.) A spokesperson for Torbay Cou…
Online meetings begin as part of NHS consultation on future services in Teignmouth and Dawlish
Local people are invited to join a series of online meetings as part of an NHS public consultation on the future shape of health and care services in the Teignmouth and Dawlish area. More than 16,0…
The future looks bright as new apprentice nurses graduate
The first fully qualified nurses to graduate from Torbay and South Devon’s new Nurse Apprenticeship programme are celebrating their success, but will have wait for their official graduation ceremony. …
Protect your business’s future by protecting your apprenticeships
A training-and-skills company has urged South Devon businesses to safeguard their apprenticeships during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current health crisis has threatened apprenticeship positions acr…