Torbay Lottery – Small Grant Fund Awards
Nine local good causes have been successful in obtaining a small grant award from the Torbay Lottery Small Grants Fund for 2021/2022. This year, the fund raised £9,000 through ticket sales from the…
UKHSA South West stresses the importance of good hand hygiene when visiting farms
The Easter break is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) South West encourages people to enjoy the countryside during springtime, es…
Securing Paignton Green ahead of busy summer season
Temporary preventative works on Paignton Green have started to secure the space ahead of the busy summer season. The initial phase of works will include the installation of bollards, gates and boul…
Rail regulator publishes Class 800 series safety report
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) – the economic and safety regulator of Britain’s railway – has made several recommendations from its review of how the rail industry responded to the potential safety…
SDR boosts fund for Able’s stand-up mobility ‘segway’
The village of Dartington took a young resident to their hearts as they watched him bounce back from the devastating impact of a potentially killer disease. Now the village is backing Able Sharp agai…
Rise in scarlet fever and chickenpox cases across England
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) South West is reminding parents and carers of the symptoms of both scarlet fever and chickenpox following a rise in cases across the country. Levels for both infecti…
Cockington Court announces a monster’s egg trail for Easter!
This Easter, Cockington Court has been hatching eggs of a more unusual kind. Take a trip down to Cockington Court and you will find that fluffy chicks have made way for some incredible, out of this wo…
Businesses invited to help shape Torbay Economic Strategy 2022-2030
TDA, working with Deyton Bell Associates, have begun the process of consulting with wider stakeholders and businesses as part of the development process of a new Torbay Economic Strategy, 2022–2030. T…
Be a film star for the night in Rowcroft’s Sleep Walk!
Rowcroft Hospice’s flagship fundraising event The Sleep Walk is back on Saturday 2 July, and this year it promises more glamour and excitement than ever with the star-studded theme of ‘Saturday night …
Torbay super-volunteer back on the road
Torbay super-volunteer Bob Ward is back on the road, and this time he has the crisis in Ukraine in his sights. The one time Torquay butcher will be joined by his daughter, Emily Douglas for the 2500 …
Government invests in innovation with £30m for cutting-edge highway decarbonisation projects
Cutting-edge, innovative ideas to decarbonise the country’s highways will be brought to life thanks to tens of millions of pounds in Government funding. The £30 million Live Labs 2 competition, funde…
A fundraising kick for Ukraine – Raheem Sterling’s signed boot could be yours!
Sports and music fans are in for a treat, when some fantastic items go under the hammer at a special charity auction at Palace Theatre's Stage Left Events Suite on Sunday 24 April 2022. From a relay …
Getting the help you need this Easter weekend
With Easter fast approaching, Devon’s NHS leaders are calling on people to be prepared ahead of the bank holidays and the two-week school holiday period. The long Easter weekend traditionally puts ex…
New staff recruited to help with waste and recycling collections in Torbay
Five new members of waste and recycling staff for Torbay start this week, while existing staff have also been working extra hours to get waste and recycling collections back on track. Three new drive…