Cat rescued by firefighters in Torquay
A cat was rescued earlier today, Saturday 20th July by firefighters after it became trapped in a walled compound in Queen Street, Ellacombe. The Fire Service were requested to attend the incident thi…
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Can you help police identify these men?
Paignton police have appealed to the public to help them to identify two males on motorcycles.The males were seen riding the wrong way up a one way street and riding with a disregard for pedestrian sa…
Windy Corner resurfacing delayed due to rain
Resurfacing work at Windy Corner in Paignton has been delayed due to the weather. With showers forecast for much of the day, the works have been delayed until Monday. Torbay Council posted the updat…
Torquay’s Pedal Car Grand Prix returns for 41st year!
This weekend sees the return of Torquay's pedal car grand prix at Torre Abbey Meadow.Now in it's 41st year, the event on Sunday 21st July is a full day of family fun with the 2 hour endurance race sta…
Concern for injured seal spotted in Labrador Bay
The public have been asked to keep an eye out for an injured seal after it was spotted yesterday entangled in fishing tackle. The seal, seen at Black Aller's Cove, Labrador bay is said to look underw…
M5 closed due to major oil spillage
Update: The M5 is now fully open. The m5 is currently closed Northbound between Wellington J26 and Bridgwater J24 due to an oil spillage. All three lanes are closed by the eight miles of oil spillag…
Thriving Together: people and nature in balance
A key regional conservation charity has signed up to a campaign highlighting an environmental issue that has been described as the world’s most important yet least discussed – population growth.Wild P…
The lights are on: Brixham road roadworks update
The new permanant traffic signals on the Brixham Road/Yalberton Road junction are on!Torbay Council announced the news on Facebook earlier today, 18th July:"So we have an update on these works that we…
Elderly man treated for smoke inhalation after kitchen fire
An elderly man suffered from smoke inhalation at a fire in Preston, Paignton last night, 17th July. The fire service were alerted by a member of the public who reported smoke coming from a property o…
The green flags fly again in Teignbridge
Parks and gardens in Teignbridge secure the coveted Green Flag status. Teignbridge has scooped four Green Flag awards for its parks - and for the first time ever Homeyards Botanical Gardens in Shaldo…
Stay hydrated in summer heat – Health staff advice
Health and care staff are advising on the importance of staying hydrated in the hot weather.As the summer heat persists staying hydrated becomes more important to health, especially for older people, …
Man and dog rescued from cliff in Torbay
A man and dog were rescued from cliffs in Torbay today by coastguard crews. The dog's owner, who had tried to rescue the dog after it went over the cliff, then needed rescuing himself. The incident …
Company car technology launched by driver rewards firm Lightfoot
Innovative new technology solution for UK’s 15 million grey fleet and company cars unveiled Lightfoot, the maker of the world’s first technology to reward better drivers, has launched a “revolutionar…
Avenue Road house fire update
The fire service were called to reports of smoke coming from a property on Avenue Road at around 5.40pm this evening, Tuesday 16th July. Two fire engines from Torquay were initally mobilised to this …