Road closed due to police incident in Torquay
Update, a man has been seriously injured: Avenue in Torquay is currently closed due to a police incident, today Tuesday 31st March.Police remain at the scene and the area is taped off.Scenes of crime…
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Help for Torbay’s most vulnerable residents
Torbay Council is providing support for the local community during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, including delivering food parcels to the residents who the government has identified as the most…
Coronavirus – Temporary changes to car parks in Torbay
As part of Torbay Council’s ongoing response to Coronavirus and the government guidance on social distancing, car parks in the area are being rationalised.Because people are being advised to stay at h…
New photos show scale of Torquay flats blaze
Photos taken this morning show the scale of the damage to a block of flats in Torquay caused by a fire early this morning, Monday 30th March. Fire crews remain at the scene at Hatfield flats in the…
Fire crews called to major blaze in Torquay
Fire crews were called to a major blaze in Torquay in the early hours of this morning, Monday 30th March.Crews from across South Devon, including Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Bovey …
Torbay Council urge families to stay away from playgrouds
Children and families are being urged to stay away from playgrounds in Torbay to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus. In line with the latest government guidance which asks people to stay home and …
Search and apply for COVID-19 related roles in the NHS online
On Wednesday 25 March 2020, NHS Jobs released new features to allow applicants to search, filter and apply for vacancies specific to COVID-19 in the NHS. Applicants are able to easily identify these …
Extra safety measures for Devon blood donors
Extra safety measures for Devon blood donors including triaging on session have been put in place to help people to keep donating as normal during the coronavirus outbreak.An NHS Blood and Transplant …
Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus
The Prime Minister has tested positive for Coronavirus.Mr Johnson has mild symptoms and will self-isolate in Downing Street.He was tested by NHS staff at Downing Street on advice of England's chief me…
Residents warned to be vigilant against COVID-19 scams
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has issued a warning to local residents and businesses to be aware of fraudsters who are trying to exploit fear and uncertainty surrounding COVID-1…
Temporary suspension of roadworks in Torbay
As a result of government advice surrounding Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Torbay Council has taken the decision to suspend its major planned highway works. The Surface Dressing and Micro Asphalt programmes …
Coronavirus – Update on Environmental Services from Torbay Council
As of today, in line with government guidance on COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the provision of all non-essential Torbay Council environmental services and facilities are either being suspended, reduced or …
“This is not a game” warn local police
Local police have warned "this is not a game" as some members of the public fail to comply with new measures put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. The new measures, were put in place last n…
Rowcroft Hospice CEO reassures local community: “We are there for you”
As the coronavirus crisis sweeps across Torbay and South Devon, Rowcroft Hospice’s CEO Mark Hawkins reassures the local community that Rowcroft is working around the clock to continue helping those mo…