South Devon News from Friday, March 27th, 2026

Health chiefs have decided to pull the plug on a pioneering social care partnership in Torbay – leaving the bay’s council to pick up a £35million bill.

Policing teams carrying out proactive patrols in Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot and Kingsbridge last week arrested five people on suspicion of driving while impaired in just one night, including one person who crashed a vehicle containing children.

Event organisers have announced that the Red Arrows, Typhoon and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight have all been confirmed for this year's English Riviera Airshow which takes place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May in Paignton.

Owners of a high-end Torquay hotel where local people are banned from the spectacular rooftop terrace bar are calling on councillors to reverse the ‘punitive’ restrictions.