Person hit by a train between Plymouth and Totnes
A person has been hit by a train between Totnes and Plymouth this evening, Monday 23 May. Train lines will be closed until at least 11.30pm tonight. A spokesperson for National Rail said: "Due to a …
We Are South Devon(Author)
Multi-agency rescue launched after man falls from cliffs
A multi-agency rescue was launched in Paignton earlier today, Monday 23 May, following reports of a man falling from a cliff path onto rocks below. A number of emergency services attended the inciden…
Six of Torbay’s beaches get to fly Blue Flag with pride this summer
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has announced the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2022. Among them is Oddicombe Beach who has received a Blue Flag every yea…
Emergency services at scene of incident in Paignton
Update here: Emergency services are at the scene of an incident in Paignton this afternoon, Monday 23 May. Police, fire, coastguard crews and coastguard helicopter are at the scene in the Roundha…
Appeal for witnesses after two teenagers seriously injured in collision
Police have appealed for witnesses following a serious collision in Torquay. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving a blue Lexmoto 125cc motorbike and a grey Mercedes C220…
Have you seen man missing from Paignton?
Police have appealed to the public to help them locate a man reported missing from the Paignton area. Police say they are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 40-year-old Thomas Philpot …
Road closed following serious collison in Torquay
Nut Bush Lane in Torquay is currently closed following a serious collision. Emergency services were called to reports of a two vehicle collision at around 2.30pm. An air ambulance is reported to h…
Road closed after two people injured in serious collision
Westhill Road in Torquay is currently closed following a serious collision late last night, Friday 20 May. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision between a car and motorbike at arou…
The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival 2022 returns
The English Riviera UNESCO Geopark Festival returns from Thursday 26 May to Thursday 2 June, coinciding with the Half Term holiday. The annual festival is a celebration of the international significa…
Build Torbay partnership offers real-time insight for local students
Build Torbay is holding a series of events in partnership with contractors working in the Bay, to inspire a future generation of Torbay residents to take up rewarding careers and training in the const…
UK’s biggest veterinary recruitment agency plans for growth
An Exeter based business that was founded in 2016 has quickly grown into the UK’s biggest recruitment agency for the veterinary industry and is on track to double in size over the next 12 months, as w…
Julian Lloyd Webber to headline at ANRÁN Fest near Totnes in aid of local hospice
Widely regarded as one of the most creative musicians of his generation, British cellist Julian Lloyd Webber is to appear on Friday 29 July, on the first day of the ANRÁN Fest – a mini music and Asian…
Can you help police identify these people in connection with Torquay assault?
Police have appealed to the public to help them identify two people in connection to an assault in Torquay. The incident, in which the victim was kicked in the face whilst on the floor, happened outs…
New partnership boosts home-ownership dreams for Devonians
Rentplus-UK and South Devon Rural Housing Association (SDR) are forming a new partnership to offer more affordable rent-to-buy homes across the whole of Devon, plus parts of the east side of Dorset an…