Torbay

Devon & Cornwall Police teams in Torbay are proactively appealing to find the owners of items suspected to have been stolen [pictured], so they can be returned to their rightful homes.

On Tuesday 9 March, the Paignton neighbourhood police team carried out a warrant on a residential property, which resulted in them finding a number of items they suspect to be stolen from addresses...

The Torbay branch of independent, family-run estate agency, Woods Homes is thrilled to offer for sale two low maintenance homes in Willow Court, a convenient location just moments away from shops, restaurants, and supermarkets, and only a short walk to fabulous beaches.

Both properties are well presented inside and out and will be available to view in Woods’ open house event this...

Paignton, Devon. 1 March 2024: South West-based Torbay Pharmaceuticals (TP) has launched a recruitment campaign to support its ambitious growth plans.

The Devon pharma manufacturing company is aiming to strengthen its workforce with over 10 new positions in its production department after being acquired by NorthEdge from Torbay and Devon NHS Foundation Trust in 2023.

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The local branch of sight loss charity Guide Dogs is looking for new volunteers in the Torbay area.

They’re looking for people to join the local fundraising group, which organises community events and collections to help raise much-needed funds.

The charity relies on donations to keep its vital services running and has local fundraising groups across the country. This means...

Torbay Councillor for Wellswood Patrick Joyce is backing Rowcroft Hospice’s No One Alone Appeal to support the charity in its drive to deliver specialist care to more patients across South Devon.

Patrick is a keen advocate for the hospice, having had direct experience of Rowcroft’s palliative and end-of-life care when his late husband Alexander Hall was cared for at home by Rowcroft’...

Staff and pupils at Lodestar Academy are celebrating a remarkable improvement in its Ofsted rating, progressing from ‘Requires Improvement’ in 2020 to ‘Good’ in all areas in 2024.

The Lodestar Academy, located in Torquay, is an alternative education provider for 11 to 16 year olds. It joined the high-performing Thinking Schools Academy Trust last year, which leads 26 successful...

Hele Village Community Association is offering a warm space with Information advice and guidance after the Charity successfully applied for funding to help tackle fuel poverty in their local area.

The Windmill Warm Hub project offers a warm space for the community to come for and receive impartial information, advice and guidance and enjoy a hot drink.

It has all been made...

Staff and pupils at St Cuthbert Mayne School in Torquay have celebrated the official opening of their new and improved buildings.

Their new facilities include a purpose-built building for special educational needs (SEN), newly refurbished classrooms, toilets and reception area.

The buildings were officially opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 24th November, coinciding...

Jobseekers are invited to the Torbay Jobs Fair where there will be hundreds of jobs on offer across a wide range of sectors and industries.

The event is free to attend and will take place at Torquay Town Hall Assembly Rooms on Friday 20 October from 10am to 12:30pm. Over 40 employers will be in attendance, including Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay Council, South...

Inspired by the people and places of Paignton, Torbay, Wide Open’s Autumn Season offers free experiences and creative activities for everyone. Over two packed weekends (22–24 September and 20–22 October) with lots happening in between, residents and visitors can enjoy five new artistic commissions, alongside a broad range of exciting cultural and community events across Paignton town centre...