Interest shown in Living Coasts site
Torbay Council has said that there have been a "good number of expressions of interest" in the Living Coasts site in Torquay. Living Coasts recently announced that it would not re-open following th…
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Devon sees dramatic rise in demand for mental health support
Demand for support for individuals suffering with acute mental health conditions during the coronavirus pandemic, has jumped by 23% in Devon over the past two months, according to latest figures relea…
Paignton Zoo announce re-opening date
Paignton Zoo have announced their re-opening date. The zoo closed in March due to the coronavirus outbreak. The zoo will open on Monday 6th July. They will open exclusively for annual pass holders f…
Updated dates for mobile COVID-19 testing centre
The COVID-19 Mobile Testing Centre in Torquay will be leaving tomorrow, Tuesday 23 June and returning on Friday 26 June. The unit will then be staying at the coach station until at least Sunday 28 Ju…
Fitness challenge in aid of the Torquay United Community Sports Trust
Local businessman Ed Akay and his Wife Helen, during June have been undertaking a fitness challenge in aid of The Torquay United Community Sports Trust (the Charitable Wing of Torquay United). Ed Aka…
Police re-issue appeal for missing teenager
Police have re-issued an appeal to help locate a 16-year-old Vietnamese teenager missing from Budleigh Salterton. Nam Vu Van has been missing for almost nine weeks. He was last seen walking along Sta…
First ever 2020 Devon Dad Joke Championship
In times of uncertainty, humour can keep us going. That is why Torquay Comedy Club have launched the first ever ‘Devon Dad Joke Championship’. This light-hearted competition features Devonians submitt…
Ways to show support on Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is an annual event which takes place on the last Saturday each June, to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces. This year the event takes place on Satur…
Rowcroft’s pop-up sale promises sustainable pre-loved fashion at a great price
Offering sustainable fashion at rock-bottom prices, Rowcroft Hospice is holding an exclusive pop-up sale of pre-loved clothing and accessories on Saturday 27 June. To be held at Rowcroft’s distributio…
Kents Cavern to reopen in July
Kents Cavern has announced today that it will be reopening 11th July. Tickets will need to be prebooked and go on sale at 9am Saturday 4th July. Tours will be limited to a maximum of 10 people and n…
Kents Cavern to reopen in July
Kents Cavern has announced today that it will be reopening 11th July. Tickets will need to be prebooked and go on sale at 9am Saturday 4th July. Tours will be limited to a maximum of 10 people and n…
Torbay Half Marathon makes tough decision to cancel event
The popular Ocean Healthcare Torbay Half Marathon has made the difficult decision to cancel this year's event, just weeks after postponing due to Covid 19. The coastal run, which would have included …
New homes found for Living Coasts animals
It has been announced today that new homes for the animals at Living Coasts have been found. Wild Planet Trust has announced that it has already found safe homes for all the animals at Living Coasts …
Specsavers in England reopen today
Specsavers stores in England will reopen for routine testing from today following approval from NHS England, having operated an urgent and essential care only service throughout the COVID-19 restricti…