Tennis season has arrived
Following up on the huge success of the free Tennis Festival held at the South Devon Tennis Centre earlier this year, the centre is now offering children the opportunity to try tennis over a short 6 w…
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TOFA – a First for Devon and Cornwall
More than 100 people attended the launch of the Torbay Over 50’s Assembly on Saturday in Preston. Over 50-year-olds from Brixham, Torquay and Paignton gathered to learn more about the Assembly, the…
South Devon College student awarded £1000 bursary
South Devon College say they are thrilled to share and celebrate the success of Ben Lees being awarded a £1000 tool bursary by ‘The Worshipful Company of Plumbers’, sponsored by ‘Monument Tools’ and ‘…
Emergancy services at scene of Paignton house fire
Update: The fire involved a shed in the garden of the property. The fire was also reported to the fire service as having spread to the roof of the property. The 2m x 4m shed was destroyed. The fire ha…
Figures on health care in Dartmouth revealed
A group of NHS and community partners met on 3 April to review progress with new ways of delivering health and care in Dartmouth, including plans for a new Health and Wellbeing Centre in the town. …
Putting the Mad into Madagascar…
There are many extraordinary-looking animals in the world – and the giant leaf-tailed gecko is right up there among them. With its huge and apparently bloodshot eyes and unique fringed appearance, it …
“Beep, beep!” Roadrunners hurry to Paignton Zoo
A new species at Paignton Zoo will evoke fond memories for a generation of cartoon fans. The name Californian earth-cuckoo may not mean much to you, but say roadrunner to people of a certain age and i…
Want to improve your wellbeing? Head for the zoo!
The animals at our top local zoos are healthy and content – but now there’s a new focus on how a visit can improve the wellbeing of human beings. Paignton Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “We k…
Heart patients waiting times reduced due to new procedure
Patients in Torbay and South Devon suffering from coronary artery disease can now undergo a life-saving procedure at Torbay Hospital for the first time - also reducing waiting times for surgery. T…
Healthwatch Survey – Have Your Say!
NHS Long Term Plan - Healthwatch kick off on engagement Devon, like every area of the county, has been asked to develop its own Long Term Plan. Our plan, which will be completed by October 2019, wi…
Look after yourself this Easter
With Easter fast approaching, Devon’s NHS leaders are calling on people to take preventative measures ahead of the bank holidays and after. The long Easter weekend traditionally puts extra pressure…
Road closed due to collision in Torquay
Update: The road is now open. Belgrave Road in Torquay is currently closed both ways due to a collision. Emergency services, including 4 police units and an ambulance crew are at the scene near …
Free help to tackle shocking impact of Type 2 diabetes in Devon
People in Devon are being offered free help to combat the threat of diabetes as new figures reveal more than 700 people had a limb amputated because of the disease. This week (1-7 April 2019) is Na…
Select Committee findings welcomed in Torbay
Torbay Council welcomes the findings of the House of Lords Select Committee on the Regeneration of Seaside Towns. The report ‘The future of seaside towns’, released yesterday on Thursday 4 April, re…