Changes to guidance for those who are shielding
From today, thousands of residents in Torbay who have been shielding for the past 12 weeks as they have been identified by the NHS as ‘extremely vulnerable’ will be able to have more freedom. All the…
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Tor Bay Harbour Authority partnering with Devon & Cornwall Police this summer
Tor Bay Harbour Authority are partnering with Devon & Cornwall Police to help promote Sea Safety and assist with enforcement within the bay. Police Officers will be joining members of the Harbo…
Good Neighbours in Torbay help each other during coronavirus crisis
Across Torbay, hundreds of people stepped up to help each other during the coronavirus crisis. Dozens of streets formed their own groups – more than 50 with the help of the Torbay Community Coronavir…
IiP Platinum for South Devon College
South Devon College is delighted to become the first and only college in the UK, and internationally, to receive platinum reaccreditation from Investors in People. Platinum is the highest level of…
Dog rescued by coastguard crews following cliff fall
A dog was rescued by coastguard crews and the RNLI following a cliff fall in Brixham yesterday, Sunday 6th July. The dog had gone missing in the morning, and despite an extensive search involving the…
Keyworker slots available at Torbay Recycling Centre
Torbay Council and SWISCo are introducing dedicated bookable slots at Torbay Recycling Centre for key workers from Saturday 11 July, as more general capacity is also added at the centre to make more s…
Public toilet facilities across Torbay reopen
Public toilet facilities have reopened across Torbay with additional cleaning regimes in place. A spokesperson for Torbay council said: "We have been working hard with Healthmatic to reopen all publi…
Megabus gets back on the road as popular staycation trips revealed
As Megabus, the UK’s leading low-cost intercity coach operator gets back on the road today (Friday 3 July), it has revealed the top journeys being booked by customers as lockdown restrictions are ease…
English Riviera Wheel and Carousel returns this July
The English Riviera Wheel and Carousel will be returning to Torquay and is set to be open by Saturday 11 July. Due to arrive in Torbay over the coming days, the return of this iconic summer attractio…
NCA and police smash thousands of criminal conspiracies after infiltration of encrypted communication platform
UK law enforcement has made a massive breakthrough in the fight against serious and organised crime after the takedown of a bespoke encrypted global communication service used exclusively by criminals…
Special opportunities for people who have been shielding
As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions continue to ease, the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark have been working with its partners to provide dedicated opening times and tours at tourist attractions, m…
Occombe Farm Café to get major face-lift!
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT) are thrilled to announce that planned refurbishment work on Occombe Farm Café is now underway.Work has begun on an extensive schedule of redecoration and re…
COVID-19 – Local Outbreak Management Plan for Torbay published
New measures to help prevent and contain cases of coronavirus in Torbay and safeguard the health of local people were published yesterday, Tuesday 30th June. Details of measures being put in place t…
TCCT announce change to parking charges at local beauty spots
As from 15th July Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT) will implement new charges for parking at all of its sites across Torbay. Parking at sites including Cockington Country Park and Berry Hea…