Torbay MP Steve Darling and guide dog Jennie visit Torquay Library, learns about activities and its community impact. Steve Darling MP and Jennie Visit Torquay Library for a Chat Steve Darling, Torbay’s MP, visited Torquay Library. His guide dog, Jennie, went with him. The library hosts a free breakfast every Tuesday. Darling met attendees, staff,…
Torbay must build almost 1,000 yearly due to government targets. Councillors are concerned about the impact. Torbay Faces Pressure to Build Thousands of New Homes Annually Torbay must build almost 1,000 homes yearly. This comes from government housing goals. Angela Rayner wants 1.5 million homes built for the whole country in five years. Torbay councillors…
Lionel Digby receives Lifetime Achievement Award. He shares his inspiring life, business, and charity advice. Torbay Legend Shares Wisdom After Lifetime Achievement Award Lionel Digby won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Business Awards. Lionel was very surprised by this award and encourages others to never give up. The Digby family started a hotel…
The Torbay Royal Naval Association celebrates 80 years of service. Anniversary marked by tree planting and community events. Torbay Royal Naval Association Celebrates Milestone 80th Anniversary The Royal Naval Association’s Torbay branch turns 80. They started as part of the Naval Old Boys Association on September 26, 1945 and later became the Torbay Branch of…
Torbay faces potential elimination in council restructuring. New authorities may replace it, changing its identity after 60 years. Council Shake Up Could Erase Torbay From The Map Forever Torbay might disappear because of council changes. The council leader thinks its name may not survive. The government wants to simplify local councils, removing district councils so…
Yachtsman rescued after beacon activation. Crew faced tough conditions near Brixham. RNLI Rescues Injured Yachtsman Near Brixham in Swift Operation The Torbay lifeboat crew deserves praise. They did a tough rescue earlier in the month. The coastguard needed their help because a yachtsman activated his beacon southeast of Berry Head, fifteen miles from Brixham at…
New fund of £200,000 will target Torbay areas with significant needs, building on project “Making Melville Marvellous” success. Torbay Budget Boosts Deprived Communities With New Grant Fund Torbay areas with issues will get money. The council plans to spend £200,000 on improvements. This money targets areas with high needs. Torquay and Paignton town centers need…
Enjoy free activities like circus skills, street games, and more in Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham this half term! Free Family Fun Brightens Half Term in Torbay Town Centers Hey, Torbay has some fun stuff planned during half-term. It’s called Colour My Street and it’s coming to town centers. They want to add color to Torquay,…
Kris Richards starts a Torquay dog social group for small dog owners, meeting weekly at the Babbacombe Inn since June 2023. Torbay Woman Launches New Social Group Just for Small Dog Owners There’s a new group for small dog fans. Kris Richards created it in Torquay. They meet every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 12:30…
Mark Spacagna concludes his mayoral year, celebrating achievements and raising funds for local causes. Torbay’s Mayor Mark Spacagna Reflects on Fundraising Year Mark Spacagna finished his year as Torbay’s Civic Mayor. He looks back on his time in the role. He introduced new mayoral cadets during his term. He celebrated the Royal Naval Association’s 80th…