Get involved with National Tree Week in Torbay
National Tree Week (26 November – 5 December 2022) is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. A range of events are taking place in Torbay during National Tree Week. Torbay Council is working toget…
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Have your say on the new Playing Pitch Strategy for Torbay
Torbay residents are being asked to give their views in a new survey about a proposed new strategy for improving local sports facilities. Torbay Council’s proposed new Playing Pitch Strategy will pla…
Park, meet, shop, and enjoy Torbay this December and pay for just an hour’s parking
Between 1 December and 24 December, reduced parking fees will be offered in selected Torbay Council car parks. With many households and businesses feeling the strain, Torbay Council is determined to …
TALKWORKS launches free mental health workshops for businesses & organisations across Devon
NHS talking therapy service TALKWORKS has launched a series of ‘Wellbeing in the Workplace’ winter workshops, available free of charge for businesses and organisations across Devon (excluding Plymouth…
“Am I ‘just’ a nurse?” – Campaign highlights General Practice nurses
“Am I ‘just’ a nurse?” asks General Practice Nurse Sarah Dewsnap in a series of new films aimed at showing how much specialist knowledge and autonomy nurses working in GP practices have. “A General…
Appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage following serious collision on A38
Police have appealed for witnesses following a serious collision on the A38 near Chudleigh yesterday, Tuesday 22 November. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle road traffic collision, invo…
Changes to Emergency Department welcomed by patients and staff
People visiting the Emergency Department (ED) at Torbay Hospital have welcomed changes to the waiting area to help them understand what to expect while waiting to be seen. Led by Emergency Departm…
A38 closed following serious collision
The A38 is partially closed due to a serious collision this morning, Tuesday 22 November. Emergency services are at the scene of a collision, with the road closed between the Chudleigh/Kingsteignton …
Winter Fest returns to the Spanish Barn at Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey’s popular Christmas gift and craft fair is returning to the stunning setting of the Spanish Barn at Torre Abbey on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November. Stalls will be selling a unique arra…
Charity warns of increasing time in care for children with a plan for adoption
Children in England with a plan for adoption are spending longer in the care system before being adopted, according to new government statistics released today. The Department for Education data revea…
Housing Association shares winter fire safety advice
A South Devon housing association is partnering with the Fire and Rescue Service to offer advice to its clients and residents as people struggling with higher energy costs try to save money keeping th…
Second asylum seeker hotel to open in Torquay
It has been confirmed that a second hotel in Torquay will accommodate asylum seekers. The hotel will be the third in Torbay with the other in Paignton. News broke on social media earlier this week wi…
Musician who died from brain tumour inspires concert
Musicians from across the country came together for a “powerful and emotional” evening, in honour of a fellow singer/songwriter who died from a brain tumour. More than 150 people turned out for the c…
Events planned to remember lost little ones
Families who have experienced the loss of a baby in pregnancy or the early months of life, or a child, are invited to two events taking place on the first weekend in December. The events have been pl…