South Devon News
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Torbay families invited to have their say on childcare provision
A three-week public consultation has been launched about the provision of childcare and early years support in Torbay.
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Fires started by young people in derelict buildings in Newton Abbot.
A series of fires have taken place at a number of derelict buildings in Bradley Lane Newton Abbot, trapping several young people who required rescue by firefighters.
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High value theft in Newton Abbot
Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they want to speak to in connection with a high value theft in Newton Abbot.
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Torbay's Local Heritage Grant Scheme – Second Round of Grants Awarded
The second round of Torbay’s Local Heritage Grants has been awarded to 13 projects in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. These range from heritage cinema and theatre productions to local history signage at Shoalstone Seawater Pool, as we delve into the fascinating history of Torbay.
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Call to reopen ‘scandal’ Paignton youth centre
Pressure is growing on Torbay Council to review the use of the Parkfield youth centre in Paignton.
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Free mentoring programme helps Torbay residents get into work
A new programme in Torbay called Focus Forward is helping unemployed residents to get back into work.
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The Rifles Reaffirmation of Torbay Freedom and opening of The Rifles Garden
On Saturday 27 July Torquay will welcome The Rifles Regiment to Torbay to reaffirm their Freedom of the Borough.
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Torbay's New MP Calls for Meeting on new Torquay Rail Station Funding
Years have passed since the new halt at Edginswell was agreed, but money to build it still hasn’t been secured.
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Cost of top legal advice on Torbay Council vote mix-up revealed
Picking a top barrister’s brains to solve a Torbay Council mix-up cost council taxpayers more than £4,000.
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‘Exceptional’ rise in number of children being taken out of local schools
Hundreds more children across Torbay are being home-schooled since the pandemic, new figures reveal.
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Spiralling costs mean NHS is set to stand down plans for health and wellbeing centre in Teignmouth
The NHS in Devon has confirmed that plans for a new Health and Wellbeing Centre in Teignmouth are set to be stood down
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Police target shoplifters in Torquay in a successful operation
Police officers in Torquay are on a drive to target shoplifters in the town in a bid to increase reporting, improve safety for retail workers and deter criminals
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Torbay selects a new mayor – at last
Brixham Conservative councillor Hannah Stevens is to be the new mayor of Torbay.
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Public may have to pay to fix much-loved Torbay landmark
Time is running out for Torbay’s clocks – with no money in the kitty to fix them.
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Dates set for council to take back historic Pavilion
Campaigners fighting to save a building described as Torquay’s ‘jewel in the crown’ today welcomed news that Torbay Council has set a date for resuming control of it.
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Make changes, save money, live better and achieve a net zero Teignbridge!
This week, Teignbridge District Council launched a new website – Teignbridge Climate Hub to inspire people to make changes and help Teignbridge achieve its Net Zero target.
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Improve your digital skills with free training in Torbay
A new programme in Torbay is helping residents aged 17 and over to improve their digital skills.
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Teignbridge Council awarded funds to tackle chewing gum on towns’ streets
Teignbridge Council is putting plans in place to remove the chewing gum that blights local streets after receiving a £18,297 grant to tackle the issue.
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Queen Street Newton Abbot enhancements make good progress
The work to enhance Queen Street and make it safer for shoppers and residents is moving forward well and Queen Street continues to be open for shoppers and visitors to the area.
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Final push begins for £7million Paignton cinema project
An ambitious project to restore Agatha Christie’s favourite cinema has launched its final fundraising push.
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Police are seeking the public’s help to trace 34-year-old Luc Brailey from Newton Abbot.
Luc Brailey is wanted in connection to breach of bail and escaping lawful custody on 8 July. Enquiries have been made by police to locate him and officers are now appealing to the public for information on his whereabouts.
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‘Freak accident’ caused Brixham water chaos
An incident which led to thousands of South Devon households being told to boil their drinking water for weeks on end has been described as ‘an absolute freak accident’.
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Potential safety measures to protect people using the exposed sea wall at Dawlish are to go out for consultation in the autumn
Network Rail is currently drawing up possible solutions for the wall, where a woman on a mobility scooter sadly fell to her death at the weekend.
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Local cops connect with children in Torquay
In an effort to connect with some of the youngest people in the community, Devon & Cornwall Police recently welcomed members of Marldon Scout Club to Torquay Police Station.
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New Torbay discount card includes free loo visits
A new discount card in Torbay will give people money off their shopping, their parking and their trips to the toilet.
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Two lanes of traffic will be flowing along Torquay’s harbourside between Friday 19 July and Sunday 8 September to support businesses, traders and visitors.
The temporary removal of the four-way traffic lights will mean two lanes (one in each direction) will be reinstated to help residents and visitors get quicker access to the area over the busiest summer months.
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Everyone has a role to play in working towards making homelessness in Torbay rare, brief and unrepeated
Today more than ever, homelessness can affect anyone at any time. Tackling homelessness and rough sleeping before it reaches crisis point is a key priority for Torbay Council
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People in Torbay asked for views on changes to Gambling Policy
A consultation has started on a new version of Torbay Council's Gambling Policy.
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‘Let’s get building’ call on Paignton greenfield site
Allowing a developer put fewer affordable homes on a controversial Paignton greenfield site will allow Torbay Council to build more badly-needed homes elsewhere.
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Feuding Torbay councillors pledge to bury the hatchet
Warring Torbay councillors have pledged to ‘draw a line’ under the political rows which earned them a rebuke from their national watchdogs.
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Torquay solar farm gets £4million green light
A new solar farm on the outskirts of Torbay will be a ‘win-win situation’ for the bay, councillors have been told.
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Police harden activity after recent car break ins, Kingskerswell and Torquay
Devon & Cornwall Police are heightening their police activity across Kingskerswell and Torquay after receiving numerous reports of thefts and/or attempted thefts from vehicles in the area. Reports have been received of multiple vehicles being broken into overnight with varying items being stolen including, wallets and loose change.
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New Torbay MP will retain his council post
New Torbay MP Steve Darling plans to keep his seat on Torbay Council for the foreseeable future.
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Torbay on The Move Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Tennis Court Renovations
Torbay on The Move, in partnership with Torbay Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), is thrilled to mark the one-year anniversary of the extensive tennis court renovations at Oldway Mansion. With over £500,000 invested in court upgrades.
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Torbay is the latest to join the UK’s biggest growing movement for food systems change
Torbay is amongst the latest to achieve membership of the Sustainable Food Places network in supporting their efforts to make local, healthy and sustainable food available to all in their area.
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Police secure 44 charges for shoplifting, violence and drug offences in Torquay
Devon & Cornwall Police are taking a tough stance against criminals in Torquay, having secured charges for 44 offences in May and June [2024] for shoplifting, drug dealing and violent offences.
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More than 200 pub and bar staff benefit from Torbay’s bystander intervention training
Shout-Up! an initiative to make bars, pubs, clubs and licensed venues sexual harassment-free, has now trained 210 staff across 18 venues in Torquay and Paignton.
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Work starts in Brixham at site of new social housing for local people
Work has started on a long-awaited scheme to create new social housing in Brixham on the site of the former St Kilda care home.
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Newton Abbot revamp causing injuries and business strife
Controversial roadworks in the centre of Newton Abbot are causing businesses to struggle, while pedestrians have tripped and injured themselves.
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Police help move abandoned vehicles off Brixham’s roads
Along with support from Torbay Council, Devon & Cornwall Police recently helped to remove abandoned vehicles from the streets of Brixham after receiving reports from local residents about their obstructive placement.
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Young people, parents and NHS staff benefitting from transformed space outside children’s ward
Children, young people and their families are benefiting from a fantastic makeover of the outdoor area at Louisa Cary ward, Torbay Hospital, thanks to donations from three caring charities.
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Affordable homes to be scaled back on controversial Paignton site
A controversial housing scheme on the outskirts of Paignton is likely to offer fewer affordable homes after would-be developers said they could not make it pay.
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Watchdog rocket for feuding Torbay councillors
Feuding Torbay councillors have been told to get their house in order by their national watchdog.
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Review underway of Council Tax single person discounts in Torbay
There are currently 18,500 residents in Torbay who qualify for the 25% single person discount and who are not in receipt of either Council Tax Support or Working Age Council Tax Reduction. These residents will be contacted by letter.