“I was given six months to live after my brain tumour was missed”
A woman was given six months to live after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour, which was missed on...
Healthcare assistant shortlisted for national nursing award
A healthcare assistant who works at Torbay Hospital has been shortlisted for a national nursing award. Tara Johnson, who works...
Backpack/wild camping is back at Dartmoor
Dartmoor National Park Authority has said it is 'delighted' after the Court of Appeal ruled in its favour in a...
New Chief Operating Officer appointed
Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) has appointed Taps Mutakati as its new Chief Operating Officer. Taps will assume his position...
SWR celebrates Transport Benevolent Fund CIO’s centenary with train naming ceremony
South Western Railway has named one of its trains after the Transport Benevolent Fund to celebrate its centenary. The TBF...
Local charity supports refugee recovery and reconnection in native Devon woodlands
A local charity is offering wellbeing, conservation and nature-based learning sessions to refugees in South Devon thanks to support from...
Changes to Torbay Road following community feedback
From next week, residents will see contractors working on Torbay Road in Paignton as they start to reconfigure the layout...
Essential summer health tips for travellers going abroad
At the start of the summer holidays, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) South West is reminding summer travellers of...
Ombudsman stats show stark reality of life in the South West in 2023
The Ombudsman’s annual complaints statistics once again back up the harsh realities many people face in key areas of their...
Local people to receive faster diagnosis thanks to couple’s generous gift
Last weekend (22 and 23 July), Torbay Hospital’s endoscopy unit was able to carry out an additional 60 tests thanks...
Applications open for town centre Community Innovation Fund projects
Torbay Council is inviting community organisations to apply for funding to run projects which will improve the look and feel...
Safety, health and environmental benefits as Torbay’s first School Street becomes permanent
A Traffic Order has come into force creating the first permanent School Street in Torbay, ready for the start of...
SWR confirms services during strike action in July and August
South Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed its services for Saturday 29 July’s strike action and Monday 31 July to Saturday...
Theatre care team’s innovative work shortlisted for national award
A team which cares for people having surgery at Torbay Hospital has been shortlisted for a national award for their...
Local Government Awards – Torbay is ‘Most Improved Council’ recognised at full Council
At this week’s full Council meeting of Torbay Council the Leaders of the three political parties took time to celebrate...
Opticians see the importance of summer treasure hunt to open children’s eyes to the exciting worlds of words
Literature-loving youngsters in Totnes are in for a hide-and-seek treat this summer after more than 600 books were donated as...
New business units at Lymington Road taking shape
New business units at Lymington Road coach station are taking shape with the construction of the building superstructure now well...
Local youth station wins big in national radio awards
Torbay radio station Ocean Youth Radio has won Gold in the national awards for the best radio and podcasts made...
College students win work experience opportunity at local housebuilder
A leading South-West housing developer has welcomed two college students for a week’s work experience to understand what it will...
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust announce appointment of Chief Operating Officer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Arun Chandran as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) following a...
