South Devon News
-
New Hub for Care Experienced Young People
Care experienced young people in Torbay aged 16 to 25 can now access a brand new ‘hub’ which not only provides a welcoming social space but can also support them in education, skills, employment and wellbeing.
-
Council leader’s anger over NHS meeting snub
The leader of a Devon council whose much-praised partnership with its local health service is under threat has described the response from health chiefs as ‘disappointing and unacceptable’
-
Taxi driver stripped of licence after making video call
A Torbay taxi driver who maintained he was ‘the unluckiest person’ and had been unfairly singled out has had his licence revoked after councillors decided he posed a risk to public safety.
-
Victory for Torbay heart care campaigners
Devon MPs have welcomed news that the bosses of the county’s Integrated Care Board (ICB) have dropped plans to change the way urgent heart patients are treated in Torbay.
-
Torbay WILL leave Blue Flag beaches scheme
Torbay has finally decided to haul down the coveted Blue Flags it won as part of a long-running international project and go it alone.
-
Dangerous driver who got behind the wheel with weapons is now behind bars
A 23 year old South Devon man has been sentenced to 50 weeks behind bars after admitting various offences including dangerous driving and possessing weapons.
-
‘Silent service’ on the buses could boost Torbay business
Torbay’s silent revolution is winning over bus passengers across the English Riviera.
-
Five arrests and stolen vehicle recovered after police road safety operation
Five people were arrested and a stolen vehicle was recovered on Saturday night after a busy road safety operation across Teignbridge and Torbay.
-
Paignton Pavilion reactions range from ‘radical’ to ‘rubbish’
People in Paignton have taken their first look at plans to transform a derelict seafront pub into a new conference and events centre.
-
Police search for wanted South Devon man
Police are seeking help from the public to trace a 41-year-old wanted man from South Devon.
-
Baby loss charity expands its services to Torbay and South Devon
A baby loss charity dedicated to supporting bereaved parents and families is expanding its services to Torbay and South Devon.
-
Prolific South Devon shoplifter convicted after admitting booze thefts
A prolific shoplifter who stole booze and other items valued at more than £7,500 has admitted 18 theft offences at court.
-
MP’s anger over ‘corporate vandalism’ of Torbay Hospital
Torbay’s Liberal Democrat MP has accused the previous Tory government of ‘corporate vandalism’ as staff at the bay’s main hospital work in a crumbling building which is hit by sewage leaks
-
Paignton Monastery volunteers appeal for help from handy locals
Volunteers working to transform a derelict Devon monastery into a thriving new community centre are appealing for Paigntonians with paintbrushes.
-
Shared solution reached for Vaughan Road taxi rank
Constructive collaboration between Torbay Council officers, local businesses, the Hackney Carriage trade, and community groups has delivered a practical short‑term solution for the Vaughan Road taxi rank while wider harbourside regeneration plans progress.
-
English Riviera Airshow set for money-spinning birthday celebrations
Torbay is set to cash in on millions of pounds worth of business as the English Riviera Airshow celebrates its 10th birthday.
-
Town centre store site to become new temporary car park
Another Paignton shopping centre is to be turned into a temporary car park until more ambitious development plans take over.

