Paignton woman arrested following hit and run
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a hit and run on Foxhole Road yesterday, Tuesday 2 March. The 32-year-old woman from Paignton was arrested last night. The incide…
Community News
Police appeal for witnesses following Paignton incidents
Paignton Neighbourhood Policing Team have appealed for witnesses following reports of a man making inappropriate comments to women in the Paignton area. They have appealed for any witnesses or victim…
Have your say on plans for transport in Torbay
Torbay Council is asking local residents for their views on transport plans for the Bay. Torbay Community Development Trust would like residents to participate and to circulate widely to ensure every…
Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian injured in hit and run
Police have appealed for witnesses following a hit and run in Paignton this morning, Tuesday 2 March. The incident, involving a pedestrian and car happened on Foxhole Road at around 11.40am. The car…
Torbay supports LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week
Torbay Council is supporting LGBT+ Fostering and Adoption Week (1-7 March 2021) and wants to remind people that fostering and adoption are open to all. LGBT+ Fostering and Adoption Week is a national…
Torbay Council commits over £200k to address child food poverty this Easter
At an urgent Cabinet meeting on Monday 1 March, Torbay Council unanimously confirmed a £210,000 investment to address child food poverty in the upcoming Easter school holidays.Over 7,000 local childre…
New Strategic Housing Board: An opportunity to improve collaborative work on delivery of housing in Torbay
A new independent Strategic Housing Board for Torbay will meet for the first time today (1st March 2020) to set out its agenda for improved coordination and collaboration in delivering the Council’s H…
Studying History and English at Torbay’s University Centre South Devon
If you enjoy and are passionate about History, local Heritage, literature and culture, then why not seize the opportunity to study History with English at University Centre South Devon (UCSD). COVID…
Firefighters rescue walkers stuck in mud
The fire service were called by two walkers stuck in mud on a public footpath in the Mamhead area this afternoon, Sunday 28 February. The walkers were stuck in mud up to their knees. 2 fire applianc…
Assessment of structural damage to properties following WW2 detonation continues
Work to assess the structural damage to properties caused by the detonation of a WW2 bomb in Exeter continues. Police have said residents who have been evacuated are unlikely to be able to return ton…
Residents advised they are unlikely to be able to return home today
Exeter residents who were evacuated due to an unexploded WW2 device have been advised it is unlikely they will returning home today. Assessment on properties continues today within the 400m cordon zo…
Controlled detonation of WW2 device to take place this evening
The controlled detonation of a suspected World War Two bomb will take place this evening, Saturday 27 February. The device was discovered yesterday near Exeter University. A 100-metre cordon was initi…
NHS urges people not to contact their GP practice about a vaccination
The NHS is urging people who have received a letter from the National Booking System not to contact their GP practice about a vaccination. Dr Alex Degan, a GP in Devon and Medical Director for Primar…
Mass evacuation underway in Exeter after WW2 device found
A mass evacuation is underway in Exeter this morning, Saturday 27 February after an unexploded WW2 device was found yesterday. Around 2,600 properties are being evacuated around the Glenthorne Road a…