Tree-mendous! 1500 new saplings to be planted.
Teignbridge District Council (TDC) is hosting an exciting programme of tree planting this spring and the initiative kicks off this week with a seminar followed by outdoor rooting events at three publi…
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Torbay Council appoints New Director of Children’s Services
Torbay Council has appointed Nancy Meehan as Director of Children’s Services. This appointment follows her interim role as Director of Children’s Services. Leader of Torbay Council, Cllr Steve Darlin…
Appeal for information on two separate assaults on women in Torquay
Police have appealed for information following two separate assaults on women in Torquay last week. The first incident happened on Hele Road around 12.20pm on Friday 14th February. A 22-year-old woma…
Appeal for information following assault in Exeter
Police have appealed for information following a racially aggravated assault in Exeter at the weekend. A taxi driver of Asian descent was taunted with coronavirus jibes before being assaulted and hav…
Guest Blog: Dance, Sing & Explore with Mini Music
My name is Fee, I am a Mum of two girls aged 6 and 3. I have always lived in Devon and within the Teignbridge area. I have a BA in Youth and Community, Level 4 In Early Years Care & Education enha…
Over 50 homes affected by power cut in Torquay
52 homes in Torquay are without electricity today Monday, 17th February. Western Power Distribution have state that the estimate the problem will be resolved by 12.30. The first report of a power ou…
Torquay’s Lost Harbour
If you drive along the Torbay Road from Torquay towards Paignton, through Livermead - from ‘laefer mead’, ‘the meadow of the wild iris’ - to your left is Institute Beach. At low tide can still be seen…
Power cut affecting homes in Newton Abbot
81 homes in Newton Abbot are without electricity today Sunday 16th February. Western Power Distribution have state that the estimate the problem will be resolved by 9pm. The first report of a power …
Road closed due to flooding
Dartmouth Road is currently closed due to flooding today, Sunday 16th February. The road is closed between Waterside and Penwill Way. Paignton Police said on Facebook: "DARTMOUTH ROAD between Wa…
Over 50 homes without power in Torquay
Over 50 homes in Torquay are without electricity today Saturday 15th February. Western Power Distribution have state that the estimate the problem will be resolved by 8pm. The first report of a powe…
Tree falls on car in Torquay
The B3199, Hele Road in Torquay is partially blocked due to a fallen tree this afternoon, Saturday 15th February. One lane is blocked after the tree fell on to a car. Police are at the scene near …
The Torbay 2020/21 budget is approved
Torbay Council has approved the £116 million revenue budget for 2020/21. Members considered the recommendations of the Cabinet and after considering a number of objections agreed the Cabinet’s proposa…
Youth Healthwatch for Torbay
Volunteers play a vital role at Healthwatch, helping the public have their say about health and social care. Their volunteers come from all ages and backgrounds but they are particularly interested in…
Customers choose winners of Tesco Bags of Help Centenary Grants in Devon
Devon’s Tesco customers have voted to plant thousands of new trees across the county, provide breaks for unpaid carers, and increase child literacy. Tesco marked its Centenary year with two special…