Person rescued following cliff fall in Torquay
A man was rescued following a cliff fall in Torquay this afternoon, Wednesday 7 April. Emergency services were alerted to faint calls for help near the Imperial Hotel by two boys. Police, Torbay Coa…
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Appeal for witnesses following incident on Torquay beach
Police have appealed for witnesses after a report that a man exposed himself to a woman on a Torquay beach The incident, in which the man committed the act before being verbally abusive to the woman,…
Power cut affecting homes in Torquay
85 properties in the TQ1 area of Torquay are affected by a power cut. Western Power Distribution have stated that they estimate the problem will be resolved by 9 pm. The first report of a power outa…
Record breaking dinosaur raises funds for RNLI
Exmouth RNLI’s newest volunteer Tour Guide, Jay King, ran 25k on Saturday 3 April to raise important and much needed funds for the lifesaving charity. The newly recruited RNLI Tour Guide volunteer Ja…
Appeal for information following serious collision
Police have appealed for information following a serious collision in Teignmouth today, Saturday 3 April. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving a car and pedestrian at ap…
COVID-19 testing for people with or without symptoms
A year after the first lockdown, testing continues to play an extremely important role in keeping Torbay’s infection rate down and enabling the roadmap out of lockdown. Dr Lincoln Sergeant, Torbay’s …
Responsible Riviera call as re-opening beckons
After a year of restrictions and lockdowns Torbay Council, the English Riviera BID Company and TDA are getting ready for a responsible re-opening as restrictions ease in the coming weeks. With busine…
Family of Lorraine Cox release statement after killer found guilty
The family of Lorraine Cox have issued a statement following the murder conviction of Azam Mangori at Exeter Crown Court this afternoon. They said: “This will be the first time the family have spoken…
Help shape the new lighting installation LIGHTPLAY at Royal Terrace Gardens
Torbay Council would like to hear your thoughts and ideas to contribute to the designs for new lighting artworks for Royal Terrace Gardens. It was announced in October 2020 that Torquay will receive …
English Riviera Wheel to return to Torquay
You know summer is on its way when the English Riviera Wheel arrives in town. Due to arrive in Torquay on Tuesday after the Bank Holiday weekend on a series of specially adapted trailers, the return …
Appeal for witnesses following road rage incident
Police have appealed for witnesses after a man was viciously assaulted and almost blinded in road rage incident. The incident happened on the A38 Woodpecker Junction, South Brent, at around 9am, on W…
Air ambulance lands on Paignton Green
An air ambulance has landed on Paignton Green this afternoon.The air ambulance was called to attend a person suffering from a medical episode.Police and ambulance crews also attended.The road was part…
LTA Tennis Awards: Devon Tennis Celebrates Winners
As tennis clubs, players, volunteers and coaches have excitedly awaited the reopening of outdoor tennis today, 29th March – Devon Tennis are celebrating the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) annual awar…
South Devon physiotherapy clinic celebrates grand opening
A new option for people in Teignbridge and Torbay with long term health conditions, especially those needing support due to the pandemic, is now offering an accessible gym and innovative rehab technol…