Torbay’s Children’s Services have “significantly improved” and are now ‘Good’
A landmark judgment on Children’s Services in Torbay has been published today following an Ofsted inspection which took place between...
Need a small grant for your community project?
More than £55,000 of funding is available for community projects that improve the health and wellbeing of Torbay residents. Funded...
New tractors added to the SWISCo fleet
SWISCo, a Torbay Council company, are excited to announce the arrival of two new John Deere tractors that have recently...
Groundbreaking technology puts Exeter store at the forefront of country’s opticians
Specsavers Exeter has put itself among the country’s leading eco-conscious opticians with the purchase of a £100,000 groundbreaking machine. The...
Waste firm helps protect South West businesses from data breaches with new waste data safes
Leading South West independent waste management firm DCW has launched a new waste data safe to help protect South West...
Seafarer minimum wage laws set sail
Tens of thousands of seafarers must be paid an equivalent to UK National Minimum Wage in a major step forward...
Rowcroft Hospice celebrates 40th Anniversary
Rowcroft Hospice marked its 40th anniversary last Wednesday with a range of exciting events and the launch of a giant...
Devonshire Homes marks 30th anniversary with new charity partnership
Independent West Country housebuilder Devonshire Homes has marked its 30th anniversary by announcing two new charity partners for 2022/2023. The...
Mental Health Awareness Week Focusses on Loneliness
Loneliness is causing mental health problems in Torbay to rocket as we come out of the COVID crisis. The Torbay...
Kickstarting a Green Recovery in Torbay
Countryside Trainees (Kickstarter apprentices) have got straight to work on a Torbay project which was awarded £223,300 a few months...
People in Torbay and South Devon benefitting from new COVID-19 treatments
Neutralising monoclonal antibodies (nMABs) or antiviral treatments are available for people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19 infection. There...
Have your say on plans for former Debenhams site in Torquay
It is time to have your say on exciting new plans that will transform the former Debenhams site on Torquay's...
Torbay Sunflower Trail returns to support Ukraine
Householders and businesses across Torbay are being urged to grow and display sunflowers in support of Ukraine. The Torbay Sunflower...
Celebrating the development of the new health and wellbeing centre for Dartmouth reaching its highest point
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s Chairman Sir Richard Ibbotson joined by local GP Dr Tony Anderson, Nick Hindmarsh...
UK’s first Passivhaus leisure centre opens in Exeter
The UK’s first leisure centre to meet stringent Passivhaus standards has opened in Exeter – the culmination of a 20-year...
Build Torbay calls for partners and ambassadors to inspire a future workforce in construction careers
Build Torbay is a TDA initiative to inspire Torbay residents and students to take up rewarding careers in construction; and...
Activities and events available for unpaid carers in Torbay during Carers Week
People who care for a family member or friend in Torbay are invited to take part in a range of...
First phase of Torquay Town Dock refurbishment complete
The first phase of works to repair and refurbish the ‘people’s pontoon’ is complete.Over the winter months work took place...
Devon recycling firm raises over £5,500 for local charities through popular Recycle & Raise scheme
DCW Polymers, the South West’s only specialist plastics recycling and reprocessing plant, has raised £5,736.28 for local charities by recycling...
Motorists to avoid annual EU price hike thanks to Brexit powers
British motorists will be spared a possible £50 annual insurance hike, as the Government continues to assist with cost-of-living pressures...
