Mosaic workshops back at Tessera Hub
Mosaic workshops will be back on at Tessera Hub from 17th May. Since the opening of the Tessera Hub in Babbacombe in 2018 many groups and families enjoyed creating mosaics In the shop or at local com…
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Exmouth RNLI crew competing in the MayDay Mile ’72 for 72’ Charity Fundraiser
Two of Exmouth RNLI volunteer crew members will be taking part in the Exmouth RNLI MayDay Mile ’72 for 72’ event – a 72 kilometre charity relay on Saturday 15 May 2021.A mayday call is the most urgent…
Police appeal after couple attacked in Newton Abbot
Police have appealed for witnesses after man and woman sustain broken bones in an attack in Newton Abbot. A man sustaining a broken jaw and a woman sustaining a broken hand in the incident which happ…
Dogs on beaches – seasonal restrictions in Torbay
The annual seasonal restrictions on Torbay beaches comes into effect this weekend (Saturday 1 May 2021) with a reminder for dog owners to ensure they are adhering to the rules in respect of dogs on be…
‘Contact 111 first to get the right treatment more quickly’, says Devon doctor ahead of bank holiday
People who contact NHS 111 online or by phone, at any time of day or night, will get quicker clinical advice and care before they visit an Emergency Department. Doctors in Devon are reminding both re…
Pioneering PACE trial begins at Torbay Hospital
After lots of hard work, planning and preparation, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s Radiotherapy department were delighted to treat their first patient using stereotactic ablative radioth…
Third teenager arrested in connection with attempted murder
A third teenager, a 17-year-old from Exeter has been arrested in connection with an attack on a male at an address on Lancelot Road, Beacon Heath, Exeter, at around 11.30pm on Tuesday 27 April. An 18…
Expert advice to avoid Bank Holiday DIY mishaps
Health experts are urging people across South Devon to exercise caution when carrying out home improvements this Bank Holiday weekend to protect their sight and hearing. With warm weather predicted…
Make sure you’re ready to have your say on 6 May
With seven days left until voters in Torbay go to the polls on 6 May, Torbay residents are urged to get ready to vote. The elections being held are: - For all residents – The Police and Crime Co…
Fresh appeal for marshals as volunteers return to work
An urgent appeal has been made for more marshals as the vaccine rollout continues and more volunteers return to work. Teams of marshals have been working at the vaccination centres at the Riviera C…
Torbay Council appoints accommodation providers for young people
Following a competitive tendering process Torbay Council has recently awarded Young Devon, LiveWest and Westward Housing contracts to provide local supported and semi-independent accommodation service…
Teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Exeter last night, Tuesday 27 April. The incident in which an 18-year-old man was found to have sustained se…
Covid-19 vaccination programme in Devon enters next phase
People in the next phase of the vaccination programme will be contacted and offered an appointment at a local vaccination centre in Devon in coming weeks when their age group becomes eligible. The …
Second community bus service relaunches in Torbay
A second subscription community bus service has been relaunched with concessionary bus pass holders travelling for free for the first six months. Torbay Community Development Trust was forced to wi…