South Devon News

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Paignton on Thursday 14 November.

Hundreds of children from Torbay primary schools have been improving their dental health thanks to a programme designed to foster good oral health and combat decay.

government minister has given the clearest indication yet that the long-awaited revamp of Torbay Hospital is still on the cards.

Children at a Torbay school are arriving in the classroom tired, hungry and cold because their parents are struggling to make ends meet. The claim was made in a House of Commons debate by Torbay MP Steve Darling.

Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a man who is wanted by police in connection with an assault.

Great news for residents, visitors, and businesses in Torbay. For the sixth consecutive year, Torbay Council are offering their ‘Pay for an hour, stay for the day’ parking promotion.

A woman has died following a road traffic collision in Dawlish on Wednesday 13 November.

The latest stage in Newton Abbot’s controversial ‘NA3’ new town project has been delayed after councillors called for more information.

A Teignmouth school that was previously rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted has been commended for making "rapid improvements" during a recent inspection.

Electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints are now available to use at Station Lane, Paignton; Town Hall, Torquay; and Brixham Central car parks. A new chargepoint at Hampton Avenue car park, St Marychurch, is also scheduled to go live in the next few weeks.

Many residents who won’t get their winter fuel payment this year will receive extra help from us thanks to a fresh round of the Household Support Fund (HSF).

A celebration has been held at Stover Country Park near Newton Abbot today (Friday 15 November) to mark the completion of the first phase of improvements made through the Restoring Stover Park Project.

Newton Abbot Town Council is investigating the possibility of taking ownership of the 16th century Old Forde House.

Police are appealing for witnesses and any information following a serious road traffic collision in Dawlish on Wednesday 13 November.

Nationally, children and young people on Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP)’s have been increasing, and in Torbay the increase has been 5%. Supporting all children and young people with their individual needs is important to the Council.

A Paignton man has been jailed for a total of eight-and-a-half years after he raped a woman.

Enhancements will be made across the town as part of Safer Streets funding after residents had their say in a survey carried out by us and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Post Offices in South Devon face potential closures as part of a significant restructuring that could result in approximately 1,000 job losses across the UK.

Teignbridge District Council are supporting 32 new arts and culture projects across the district with funding provided by the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

This week The Two Annes B-809 Atlantic 85 Lifeboat will be replaced after 18 years of service, with a new boat set to replace it.

A six-week consultation of the future of public toilets in Teignbridge has been launched.

Patients are reportedly missing appointments at Torbay Hospital due to a lack of parking, with nearby streets also overcrowded. The hospital's trust is urged to address parking issues amid its planned rebuild.

Campaigners fighting to protect a ‘unique’ wildlife haven on the outskirts of Newton Abbot will get another chance to go into battle next week.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious road traffic collision in Torquay on Sunday 10 November.

Police were called at around 4.05pm on Friday 1 November following reports of a collision involving a black Hyundai Getz, a silver Honda Jazz and a pedestrian on the forecourt of Sainsbury’s filling station at The Willows, Torquay.

The government has been warned not to take its eye off a long-term project to make South Devon’s railway links more resilient to bad weather.

Bay wide early years services have come together to offer events, activities and workshops for parents, caregivers and babies.

Torbay Council are holding its next Resident Engagement Event on Saturday 23 November 2024 in Paignton town centre. The event stand will be located outside Iceland, from 10am – 4pm.

There are fears that Torbay has ‘lost its voice’ on major national issues, as a group of local councillors says it is beginning moves to get it back.

A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in South Devon.

A Devon MP has warned that planned changes to National Insurance could ‘rip the heart out of’ tourism in the county.

Torbay's communities unite annually on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community of the UK and Commonwealth, and all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

Devon & Cornwall Police recently conducted a proactive warrant at an address in Dawlish, seizing a large quantity of class A drugs from the property.

A political group in Teignbridge, originally formed to oppose housing developments, has announced plans to effectively disband.

In a touching homage to the beloved Fred Tooley, the generous sum of £2,569.40, originally earmarked for constructing a roof on the Lido and entrusted to the care of Teignmouth Town Council, will now be directed to benefit two local charities.

A new project to build homes for local people in the centre of Newton Abbot has been given cash backing by Teignbridge Council.

A new four-storey clinical ‘hub’ building at Torbay Hospital is likely to be given the go-ahead next week.

A proactive plain clothes police operation in Torquay has seen a number of people arrested, community resolutions handed out and drugs taken off the streets.

Anyone unable to attend Newton Abbot’s Remembrance Sunday Parade on November 10th will be able to stream the event live on Facebook

Local Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, Caroline Voaden has said the extra funding for the NHS announced in the Autumn Budget must deliver improved health services for local people, including extra GP and NHS dentist appointments.