Get involved with National Tree Week in Torbay
National Tree Week (26 November – 5 December 2022) is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. A range of events are taking place in Torbay during National Tree Week. Torbay Council is working toget…
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Sports clubs and groups in Torbay encouraged to bid for a share of funding
Torbay Sports is inviting providers to bid for money which will allow them to widen their provision by offering new sessions for groups and participants who wouldn’t normally get active. Awards of up…
Work begins on regeneration of Crossways
After successfully obtaining the compulsory purchase order on the former Crossways shopping centre in Paignton, work on the next major project milestone is about to get underway. From Monday 28 Novem…
Shop with real meaning this Christmas
This festive season, Rowcroft Hospice is asking people to ‘shop with meaning’ when buying gifts for their loved ones. The charity is highlighting how shoppers can make a positive difference for local …
Devon Mental Health Charity, Step One, Celebrates 85 Years and Commemorates Their Late Patron, Queen Elizabeth II
On Friday 18th November, local businesses, partners, funders and supporters of Step One gathered at Reed Hall, Exeter University to celebrate the charity’s rich history, incredible staff and advocates…
Have your say on the new Playing Pitch Strategy for Torbay
Torbay residents are being asked to give their views in a new survey about a proposed new strategy for improving local sports facilities. Torbay Council’s proposed new Playing Pitch Strategy will pla…
Park, meet, shop, and enjoy Torbay this December and pay for just an hour’s parking
Between 1 December and 24 December, reduced parking fees will be offered in selected Torbay Council car parks. With many households and businesses feeling the strain, Torbay Council is determined to …
Appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage following serious collision on A38
Police have appealed for witnesses following a serious collision on the A38 near Chudleigh yesterday, Tuesday 22 November. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle road traffic collision, invo…
A38 closed following serious collision
The A38 is partially closed due to a serious collision this morning, Tuesday 22 November. Emergency services are at the scene of a collision, with the road closed between the Chudleigh/Kingsteignton …
Winter Fest returns to the Spanish Barn at Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey’s popular Christmas gift and craft fair is returning to the stunning setting of the Spanish Barn at Torre Abbey on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November. Stalls will be selling a unique arra…
Housing Association shares winter fire safety advice
A South Devon housing association is partnering with the Fire and Rescue Service to offer advice to its clients and residents as people struggling with higher energy costs try to save money keeping th…
Second asylum seeker hotel to open in Torquay
It has been confirmed that a second hotel in Torquay will accommodate asylum seekers. The hotel will be the third in Torbay with the other in Paignton. News broke on social media earlier this week wi…
Musician who died from brain tumour inspires concert
Musicians from across the country came together for a “powerful and emotional” evening, in honour of a fellow singer/songwriter who died from a brain tumour. More than 150 people turned out for the c…
Events planned to remember lost little ones
Families who have experienced the loss of a baby in pregnancy or the early months of life, or a child, are invited to two events taking place on the first weekend in December. The events have been pl…