Support package for self-employed affected by Covid-19 pandemic
A new support package for self-employed workers was announced earlier this week by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.Commenting on the much-anticipated support...
Free parking for NHS and key workers in Torbay
Key workers including NHS and social care and emergency services staff will not have to pay for parking in Torbay...
Coronavirus – important information about bus services in Torbay
During the Coronavirus outbreak, local bus service providers are making a number of changes to their services and timetables to...
Vehicle owners to be granted MOT exemption in battle against coronavirus
Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, enabling them to continue to travel to work where...
Paignton Girlguiding leader spreading packs of fun
As schools break up and all non essential meetings to protect from Covid-19 the leaders from 4th Paignton Brownies and...
Singing through the virus
Singer Paul O’Brien is taking his music to the people even if they are self-isolating during the current coronavirus crisis....
Specsavers to stay open for essential care
One of the UK’s largest opticians and audiologists, Specsavers, has suspended all routine testing in Devon for the foreseeable future...
Urgent appeal to hotels, holiday parks, lodges and landlords
The Housing Options Team is experiencing increased demand for permanent and temporary accommodation options due to people finding themselves homeless...
Trust closes zoos during pandemic
Wild Planet Trust, the charity that runs Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts in Torquay and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, has decided...
Future High Streets Funding bid submitted for Paignton
Some good news during these challenging and uncertain times for the UK economy, as Paignton’s chances of receiving Future High...
Cofton Holidays closes to customers in line with Government advice
Following the Prime Minister’s call for all pubs, clubs and restaurants to close, and in the light of additional guidance...
Government ensures ticket refunds and protects services
The Government is taking emergency measures to support and sustain necessary rail services as operators face significant drops in their...
Nation Crime Agency warn about possible rise in crime groups
The National Crime Agency today warned that organised crime groups may try to exploit the coronavirus outbreak to target the...
Free travel extended for Torbay bus pass holders
Bus pass holders in the Torbay area can now use their bus pass for free travel on local services at...
Torbay resident dies after testing positive for coronavirus
Torbay Council have released a statement following the death of a Torbay resident who had tested positive for coronavirus. Two...
Statement from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust following coronavirus deaths
Two patients at Torbay hospital who tested positive for the coronavirus have died.Both patients were in their 80s and had...
COVID-19 and Torbay Council Cabinet and Committee meetings
In light of the Government’s guidance on social distancing, between 23 March and 30 April 2020, all of the Council’s...
Shipwreck Radio launches today on Ocean Youth Radio to support young people
On the day that schools throughout England will close indefinitely, Ocean Youth Radio, a community radio station based in Torbay,...
Reduced rail timetable agreed to protect train services and staff
The Government and the UK rail industry have agreed to a plan that will see a gradual reduction in train...
NHS Business Service Authority’s disability support gets government status
NHS Business Service Authority (NHSBSA) has received government recognition for its inclusive approach in recruiting and retaining staff with a...
