Could you be a volunteer River Ranger?
Would you like to get involved with volunteering to help with a local conservation project? The new ‘River Rangers’ volunteer scheme will be based at Westerland Valley and volunteers are being asked …
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Devon animal charities receive boost from Barratt Homes
Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes Exeter, has donated £1,000 each to two Devon-based animals’ charities, North Devon Animal Ambulance and Animal in Distress, as part of its Community Fund initiative. …
Have you seen woman missing from Exeter?
Police have appealed to the public to help them locate a woman missing from Exeter. Sarah Buckingham, 54, was last seen in the Exeter area at around 9.30pm on Tuesday 9 August. Police believe she may…
Emergency public protection measures in place at Oldway Mansion
Torbay Council has made the difficult decision to restrict access and close areas of Oldway Mansion to protect the public. Following the prolonged spell of warm weather, the heat has caused mortar jo…
Specsavers launches groundbreaking recycling initiative
People in Teignmouth can be part of an important environmental initiative by recycling their glasses and contact lenses for free. The Specsavers scheme comes after stores teamed up with recycling exp…
Burts brings home the gold at Taste of the West Awards
Well-loved South West brand, Burts, did what they like to call a 'proper good job’ at this year’s Taste of the West Awards, winning a total of 13 Gold awards under the Snacks & Light Eats category…
South West businesses called upon to protect national water supplies
South West businesses are being urged to play their part in the battle against needless water wastage following the imposition of drought measures by two of the UK’s largest water companies. Measures …
Devon 5-star Boutique Bed & Breakfast nominated for a European sustainability award
Torquay’s The 25 Boutique B&B has been nominated for the European tourism sustainability award "GrINN Awards 2022" -organised by Quartz Inn Hotels- in the category of Best Sustainable UK Accommoda…
Have you seen missing 12-year-old from Plymouth?
Update: Alyssa has been found safe and well. Police have appealed to the public to help them locate a missing girl from Plymouth. Alyssa (full name removed) was last seen at around 2.20pm on Sunday …
Power cut affecting homes in Torquay
145 homes are currently affected by a powercut in the TQ2 6 area of Torquay this evening, Sunday 7 August. Western Power Distribution have stated the issue should be resolved by 9pm The first report…
Torbay Council Plea for landlords to make contact
Torbay Council urgently needs properties for local families, couples and single people looking for permanent homes. Torbay is in the midst of a housing crisis: there aren’t enough homes for people in…
Celebrating 20 years of delivering exceptional care in Torbay
GrayAreas Ltd, the owner of Mount Olivet Nursing Home and Kingsmount Residential Home in Paignton, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Husband and wife team Robert and Cherry Gray created GrayAreas …
Make a difference by joining the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee
An enthusiastic person with a knowledge of farming and land management is wanted to lend their experience to managing flood risk. South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SWRFCC) is a regiona…
Torbay’s bid for £20m of Levelling Up Fund to help drive economic prosperity across the Bay
Torbay Council has submitted a bid to secure up to £20m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to accelerate economic growth locally. The Levelling Up Fund is central to Government’s ambition to lev…