South Devon UTC launches mental health ambassador support programme
Young people from Newton Abbot’s pioneering secondary school have begun working with a leading healthcare provider to support those struggling...
Get tested for glaucoma early and save your sight
There are 33,100 people in Devon living with sight loss, according to latest figures. The figures are announced by Specsavers...
Electronic prescribing now at Torbay Hospital
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is moving a step closer to paperless records, having introduced electronic prescribing on...
Patients urged to ‘stop smoking before their op’
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, is encouraging patients to stop smoking before having surgery to reduce the risk...
2-Coasts, 2-Moors, 2-Sisters, 3-Legs!
Sisters Claire and Charlie Cooper are taking on the Two Moors Way in an unusual manner! They have always been...
Devon’s health and care leader granted major honour
The leader of Devon’s health and social care system has said she is deeply honoured to receive the Freedom of...
Public Health England launches cervical screening campaign in South West
On 5 March, Public Health England (PHE) launches a major new campaign in the South West, ‘Cervical Screening Saves Lives’,...
“My, what big teeth you have…”
With teeth like that, it’s hard to believe Western lowland gorilla Kiondo is a vegetarian. The 15-year-old, who weighs in...
Holiday park in Devon receives 5 stars for facilities
Cofton Holidays’ award-winning run continues with news that the South Devon holiday park has received one of the highest accolades...
Torbay Culture seeks Ambassadors
People from Brixham, Paignton and Torquay are invited to become ‘Culture Ambassadors’ for Torbay. Culture Ambassadors will be positive champions...
Great apes, great beer!
Bays Brewery are brewing a special orangutan-themed beer for Paignton Zoo. The guest beer, simply called Orangutan Amber Ale, is...
Record year for tourism in South Devon and bumper start to 2019
Latest figures from Visit South Devon reveal that 2018 was an exceptional year for tourism with visitors to www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk up...
Pop Up Art Cafe at Lupton House, Brixham
The Devon Art Society will be holding an art exhibition at Lupton House, Brixham. There will be a large selection...
Carers go FREE at The Bunker Indoor Golf & Multi-Sport Centre
Accompanying a full paying visitor – adult or junior. We are passionate about inclusion for those with disabilities and sensory...
Mountain goat goes to ground inside Zoo
On Monday 4th March a young female West Caucasian tur – a kind of small, shy mountain goat - got...
Road closed due to incident in Torquay
Update: Emergency services have left the scene at Greenway Close. Police and a private ambulance have were seen leaving the...
Premier Inn collaborates with Council to bring new hotel to seafront
Whitbread, Premier Inn’s parent company, has signed an agreement with Torbay Council to bring a latest generation 120-bedroom Premier Inn...
Student nurses mark National Apprenticeship Week 4-8 March 2019
Two student nurses have praised Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust for changing their lives through an apprenticeship scheme. Elaine...
Improvements to the Windy Corner junction starting in March
The final phase of Torbay Council’s £16.5 million Western Corridor project is due to start on site on Monday 11th...
Celebrating the hidden meadows of the Bay
Living Coasts is marking a day dedicated to a vital local wildlife habitat that few people have ever seen. Torbay’s...
