National Adoption Week: 18-24 October
Today is the start of National Adoption Week. This year it aims to educate and inform people on the process of modern adoption today, with a rounded, honest and inclusive portrayal of the journey.Thro…
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Paddleboarder rescued after getting into difficulty off Goodrington
A paddleboarder was rescued today, Friday, 15th October after getting into difficulty off Goodrington.RNLI Torbay, Torbay Coastguard and an ambulance attended the incident just before 1pm.The paddlebo…
Estimated 43,000 people given false negative PCR test results
NHS Test and Trace (NHS TT) have suspended testing operations provided by Immensa Health Clinic Ltd at its laboratory in Wolverhampton, following an investigation into reports of people receiving nega…
Beacon Quay cordoned off due to police incident
Update: Three teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing incident. Police are at the scene of an incident at Beacon Quay, Torquay Harbour this morning, Friday 15th October. An area by the old…
People with healthcare appointments on Monday urged to plan ahead due to bus strike
People in Torbay and South Devon who have health and care appointments on Monday 18 October are being urged to plan their travel to make sure they can be seen on time in view of the forthcoming propos…
Keeping Torbay children fed this half-term holiday
Torbay Council has committed £104,000 to help ensure children from low-income families don’t go hungry this October half-term. Some 6,500 local children and young people under 16 who are eligible for…
Rowcroft Hospice delivering on its ambitions to enhance and extend its care
Since the launch of its strategic plan in 2018, Rowcroft Hospice has received invaluable support from the local community to deliver on its vision to make every day the best day possible for more pati…
Skills Bootcamp coming soon to Exeter
With economic uncertainty and apprenticeships becoming more and more competitive to gain, The Focus Training Group are offering a free solution as part of the Government's Plan for Jobs Scheme with th…
Appeal for witnesses following serious assault in Exeter
Police have appealed for witnesses following a serious assault in Exeter in which a 21-year-old sustained serious head injuries. The man sustained head injuries which required surgery, and is now rec…
Bringing generations together through music
A local Torbay scheme is bringing children and care home residents together for an intergenerational music and song writing project. Rebuilding Bridges is a new project funded by the Arts Counci…
A final farewell from Torbay’s last cruise ship Arcadia
Torbay will say goodbye to the last cruise ship when Arcadia leaves today, Wednesday 13th October. Torbay has seen many cruise ships stay during the pandemic but it will soon be a different scene whe…
New figures reveal sharp fall in GPs per person in Devon
Devon is one of the worst hit areas in the country by the growing shortage of GPs, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. It comes as many people are struggling to book an appointment wi…
World Sight Day: 10 things your eyes can reveal about your health
Being able to see clearly is so important in allowing us to carry out everyday activities - yet we often take our sight for granted. Research from Specsavers shows that 40% of people have delayed hav…
£1million+ funding secured for Torbay Projects through Government fund
TDA on behalf of Torbay Council submitted a successful application to the Government’s Brownfield Land Release Fund (BLRF), to develop surplus land at both Torre Marine and Brixham Town Centre. The BL…