Delayed opening of new carriageway at Windy Corner
The new carriageway at Windy Corner is still closed despite an announcement last week to say it would be opening. Torbay Council said on Facebook "There’ve been some challenging ground conditions …
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Fundraising fun on the water – Dragon Boat Challenge comes to Totnes
On Sunday 14 July, teams in up to 21 authentic Dragon Boats will be taking over the River Dart in The Totnes Dragon Boat Challenge. Event organisers, Totnes Rotary Club have selected Rowcroft Hospice …
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…
Jack Dart – Why I’m standing for Torbay Council
In 2015 I began writing songs about the mess our town was in. 'Welcome to Torquay' & 'Welcome to Torbay', amassing tens of thousands of views, clearly hit a nerve.I covered the pavilion, 20 grand …
Specsavers staff celebrate excellence award
Skilled staff at a Brixham store are celebrating after receiving recognition for their role as a leading local employer. The Specsavers store in Fore Street has received a Platinum Employer award a…
£4000 needed to make Torbay Armed Forces Day event happen
Torbay Council say they are looking into ways of making the Armed Forces Day event happen following news that it had been cancelled due to budget cuts. £4,000 needs to be raised for additional resour…
Pirates in Torbay
We've noted before that the small communities of Torbay were plagued by pirates from North Africa. Another maritime threat came from the Dunkirkers or Dunkirk Privateers. These were raiders who operat…
Torre Abbey Museum shortlisted for Hearts for the Arts Awards
Torbay Council’s Torre Abbey Museum has been shortlisted for the National Campaign for the Arts' (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2019. The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities w…
New Changing Places facility to be installed in Paignton
Torbay Council’s toilet contractors, Healthmatic, have started work on creating a new Changing Places and disabled toilet in Paignton The Festival Apollo toilet facility, which is on Paignton Seafr…
Tor2 collection delays due to driver shortages, too much cardboard and breakdowns
If you live in Torbay, there's a chances you've had a missed or late refuse or recycling collection over the past few months. Tor2 have blamed the problems on a shortage or drivers, vehicle breakdo…
Support Healtwatch campaign for better care
Support the Healthwatch campaign for better care Help support the launch of the campaign 'It Starts With You' on 25 June 2018. With the NHS celebrating 70 years, Healthwatch want as many people as…
Can you help family find smile stone?
Update: The rock has been found! A Devon mum has appealed to locals to help her find a stone that her son was pictured with before he tragically died last month. Ross Gilmore, 27 from Paignton …
Tor2 to run limited service due to weather conditions
Tor2 are running a limited service today, Thursday 1st March due to the weather. They said they have already had two small collisions and waste and recycling crews have been advised to stand down.…
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…