A new support package for self-employed workers was announced earlier this week by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.Commenting on the much-anticipated support package announced by The Chancellor for self-employ…
Children and families are being urged to stay away from playgrounds in Torbay to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus. In line with the latest government guidance which asks people to stay home and …
On Wednesday 25 March 2020, NHS Jobs released new features to allow applicants to search, filter and apply for vacancies specific to COVID-19 in the NHS. Applicants are able to easily identify these …
Extra safety measures for Devon blood donors including triaging on session have been put in place to help people to keep donating as normal during the coronavirus outbreak.An NHS Blood and Transplant …
The Prime Minister has tested positive for Coronavirus.Mr Johnson has mild symptoms and will self-isolate in Downing Street.He was tested by NHS staff at Downing Street on advice of England's chief me…
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has issued a warning to local residents and businesses to be aware of fraudsters who are trying to exploit fear and uncertainty surrounding COVID-1…
Key workers including NHS and social care and emergency services staff will not have to pay for parking in Torbay Council-owned car parks and in on-street pay and display areas. This is to support th…
As a result of government advice surrounding Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Torbay Council has taken the decision to suspend its major planned highway works. The Surface Dressing and Micro Asphalt programmes …
As of today, in line with government guidance on COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the provision of all non-essential Torbay Council environmental services and facilities are either being suspended, reduced or …
HUNDREDS of calls have been made to a helpline set up to match people who need help with those who want to help in the current coronavirus crisis. Charitable and voluntary organisations have come tog…
During the Coronavirus outbreak, local bus service providers are making a number of changes to their services and timetables to respond to the latest government advice and help reduce the spread of th…
Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, enabling them to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or shop for necessities. All cars, v…
Local police have warned "this is not a game" as some members of the public fail to comply with new measures put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. The new measures, were put in place last n…
As the coronavirus crisis sweeps across Torbay and South Devon, Rowcroft Hospice’s CEO Mark Hawkins reassures the local community that Rowcroft is working around the clock to continue helping those mo…