New vocational centre at Brunel Academy opens
A new vocational centre at Brunel Academy has opened, providing young people at the school with the opportunity to learn new skills in catering and hospitality, mechanics and construction. Brunel A…
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Road closed due to fire at industrial estate in Torquay
Barton Road in Torquay is partially closed due to a fire. The fire service were called reports of an oxy-acetylene cylinder on fire on the industrial estate in Barton Torquay at around 10.30am this m…
Farmers urged to protect their land as lockdown 2.0 sees rise in trespassers
Farmers and landowners are being advised to protect themselves from unwanted public rights of way being created, as lockdown 2.0 has again seen an increasing number of walkers in the countryside. L…
Pay for an hour, stay for the day in Torbay
In anticipation of lockdown easing, Torbay Council plans to offer reduced parking fees at nominated council car parks in December.From Thursday 3 December, people will “pay for an hour, stay for a day…
Torbay crews catch up on waste and recycling collections following major service disruption
Torbay Council and SWISCo have thanked Torbay residents for their continued patience as they catch up on waste and recycling collections. More than 74,000 collections – the vast majority - have been …
Planned roadworks on Brixham Road in Paignton
Overnight on Thursday 26 November planned roadworks will take place on Brixham Road in Churston Ferrers. The section of Brixham Road between Elberry Lane to Alston Lane will be closed overnight for r…
New Divisional Director of Torbay Children’s Safeguarding
A new Children’s Services Divisional Director, of Safeguarding has been appointed by Torbay Council. Jacquie Sims has joined the team, her most recent experience being ILACS Ofsted inspection and lea…
Do you support someone? Carers Rights Day 2020
Do you look after a family member or friend who cannot manage alone, or have you supported someone during the pandemic? If so, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s Carers Service is running a…
The 2020 English Riviera Film Festival introduces ‘Torbay in the Movies’
The English Riviera Film Festival returns for its sixth year with a host of events and screenings online from the 23rd to the 28th Of November 2020.One of the leading celebrations of new film maki…
Coronavirus testing update for Torbay
The mobile testing unit at Torquay Coach Station in Lymington Road will be there until at least Monday 23 November. If you have symptoms of coronavirus it is essential that you self-isolate and arran…
Support for local high street businesses continues in Torbay
Despite non-essential retail and other high street business closures in accordance with national measures, the Reopening High Streets Safely project in Torbay is continuing to look at ways to support …
Keep your eyes safely on the road
South Devon opticians have urged drivers to look after their sight to avoid harming themselves or others. For Road Safety Week (November 16-22), statistics from Specsavers’ road safety partner char…
Super volunteer Bob is back!
Super volunteer Bob Ward is stepping out again to raise money for festive hampers for families who need a little help this Christmas. Bob is hoping to raise £1000 to pay for the hampers which will …
Torbay Christmas Trail aims to light up the Bay
People are being urged to help light up Torbay and spread a little extra cheer this Christmas. Organisers are hoping that some of the gloom of the coronavirus crisis will be lifted as householders …