Devon General Centenary Rally Success
Thousands flocked to the Devon General Centenary Rally and Running Day at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Sunday to celebrate 100 years of the company. Lots of buses were on display for all to see and th…
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These are the Torbay Council candidates for the May 2nd election
On the 2nd of May, tens of thousands of voters will travel to polling stations in Torbay, to vote for the next batch of councillors. They are the first elections since the Snap-Election in 2017 and f…
The South Devon schools closed today
After snow fell last night, leaving some routes impassable, some South Devon schools have closed today, Friday 1st February due to snow and ice. The South Devon schools closed today are: -Bidwel…
Police advise to only travel if essential due to amber weather warning
Police are advising the public to only travel if essential, following an upgrading in the weather warning for snow, affecting large areas of Devon. The amber weather warning was put in place at 2pm…
South Devon Players to bring Macbeth to the Bay
The South Devon Players, Brixham’s ever-innovative theatre group, are planning a version of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s darkly brooding, blood-stained tragedy, aiming to stage it early next year. Great …
Torbay Zoos are ready for cold weather
Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts are ready to face the cold snap. Staff at the two Devon zoos, both registered charities, are making sure their animals are comfortable as forecasters predict snow and s…
Police concerned for welfare of missing man
Update: A body has been found on a beach in Newquay. Dylan's family have been informed. More here: Police have appealed to the public for information on the whereabouts of missing man Dylan Henty…
Torbay Lottery Small Grants Fund Launched
Torbay Lottery Small Grants Fund is now open for applications. People who have supported the central Torbay Lottery have raised around £8,000 to date and the council is now inviting local charity, vol…
Police renew appeal to find missing Devon man
Police have renewed an appeal to find a man missing from Devon. Kingsbridge posted on Facebook today, 3rd January."We would like to renew our appeal for missing 32 year old, Daniel Dawes. We strong…
Torbay libraries to be run by Devon based charity Libraries Unlimited
Torbay Libraries are facing a bright new future following the announcement that from 1 April 2018, the libraries will be run by Devon-based charity, Libraries Unlimited, on behalf of Torbay Council. …
Air ambulance called to serious accident in Torquay
Update: The pedestrian, a 70-year-old man, has sadly died: Update: The road is now open. Update: The male pedestrian has been airlifted to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries. Emergency…
Newton Abbot Christmas light switch on
The big man himself will be in Newton Abbot on Saturday 25th November for the light switch on. Taking some time out from sorting out presents, he'll be visiting the town to take part in the Father …
Remember those you love and miss this Christmas with Rowcroft
Rowcroft Hospice is inviting people across South Devon to celebrate the lives of those special to them this Christmas by taking part in its Light up a Life appeal. The appeal, which is happening th…
Pregnant women urged to have flu vaccine
Torbay’s Public Health Team is supporting local doctors and midwives who are urging pregnant women across Torbay to protect themselves and their unborn child from flu by getting the flu jab this winte…