
Marathon runner: “I’m doing this for our children”
A first-time London Marathon competitor is running so that her young children will be able to see wildlife when they grow up. Franziska Bullimore has entered the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon o…
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A first-time London Marathon competitor is running so that her young children will be able to see wildlife when they grow up. Franziska Bullimore has entered the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon o…
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Two local names with international reputations are joining forces to help a very special - but largely unknown - species. Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, is linking up with Valeport…
Paignton Academy will be able to provide 300 new secondary school places for the local community. Torbay Council has secured an agreement with Paignton Academy for the school to take an extra 30 pu…
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Rowcroft Hospice is proud to announce that The Male Trail is back for a second year on Saturday 7th March 2020. After a successful first year, Rowcroft Hospice is calling upon the men of South Devon …
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If you are hoping to become more active in 2020, while enjoying some friendly competition at the same time, you can team up with work colleagues and enter a Devon wide walking challenge. This Febru…
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If you’re having trouble making room for all your kids’ new toys after Christmas, then Paignton Zoo can help. The Devon zoo is hosting the Great Big Brick Safari from 28th March to 1st September. A…
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The organisers of the popular Torbay Half Marathon have given the well-loved event, now in its 29th year, a much-needed refresh. The event, which starts and finishes on Paignton Green, sees thousands…
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Torbay Council wants to hear from anyone who has an interest in how they can improve housing across the Bay. The consultation on the council’s draft Housing Strategy, along with four other associated…
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As the fight to tackle Ash Dieback continues, Torbay Council has identified a woodland at The Willows in Torquay - the Furzebrake Plantation - that has been almost entirely infected by Ash Dieback. …
People with a range of disabilities will be able to experience life on the waves with a Torquay-based group, thanks to funding voted for by Tesco customers. The Disabled Sailing Association is a no…
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Two of Torbay’s key services for children and young people will be undergoing some changes from next month. Torbay Youth Service and the Young Carers Service will be delivered by Torbay Youth Trust…
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Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT), the organisers of Occombe Festival, confirm that there won’t be a festival in 2020. The Trust is working hard on the regeneration of Occombe Farm and do…
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Thanks to the recent announcement that brings back nursing bursaries, eligible student nurses and midwives – and many Allied Health Professionals – there is no better time to consider starting to stud…
The Casting Support Systems (CSS) Group will move its design, development and manufacturing services across to a purpose-built 6,000 square metre facility at Claylands Business Park in Paignton. Re…