News

Helping Hands locate in Torbay

News release PR1818 - published on 17 May 2018

National care company Helping Hands Home Care chooses Torbay as it expands into the South West.

Torbay’s Beaches recognised as amongst the best in the UK

News release PR7732 - published on 17 May 2018

Torbay’s beaches have once again been recognised as amongst the best in the UK and England.

Torbay organisations benefit from the Mayor’s Fund

News release PR7731 - published on 11 May 2018

Thirty one local organisations are to receive funding this year from Torbay’s Elected Mayor, Gordon Oliver, who for the 8th year running is giving part of his salary to charitable groups.

Encouraging Torbay to use less plastic

News release PR7730 - published on 9 May 2018

Torbay Council is urging everyone to think about the environment and help Torbay reduce plastic use.

Suspected Loan Sharks Arrested in torbay

News release PR2 - published on 4 May 2018

Two men, aged 23 and 73 years-old were arrested this morning (3 May 2018) on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering, following an operation in Torbay.

Over £1 million is to be invested in modernising toilets across Torbay

News release PR7729 - published on 30 April 2018

Torbay Council have commissioned Healthmatic Limited to carry out the modernisation of toilet blocks across the Bay.

Be a Councillor Campaign Launched

News release PR7728 - published on 30 April 2018

What matters to you in your local area? Is it the state of the local park, the need for more activities for young people, improving services for older people, making the roads safer or ensuring that local businesses can thrive?

Torbay Lottery – Small Grant Fund Awards

News release PR7727 - published on 30 April 2018

Ten local good causes have recently been successful in obtaining a small grant award from the Torbay Lottery Small Grants Fund.

Torbay Council to receive central government highways fund

News release PR7725 - published on 20 April 2018

Torbay’s highways will benefit from the Department for Transport’s annual round of capital funding to assist highway authorities in the repair of potholes and the protection of local roads.

Grinagog 2018 kicks off!

News release PR7726 - published on 20 April 2018

From today, Friday 20 April, Torbay’s Grinagog Festival kicks off in glorious sunshine!

Torbay filmmaker’s film of Tattoo Exhibition shown around the world!

News release PR7724 - published on 18 April 2018

‘Torbay Tattoo Tales’, a short film by Torbay-born film maker Danny Cooke has been selected to be screened at the Austin Spotlight Film Festival this week.

Torre Abbey Museum bucks national trend for visitor numbers

News release PR7723 - published on 17 April 2018

Torre Abbey Museum has seen a 33.4% increase in visitor numbers (year end 31 March 2018) compared to footfall figures for the previous year.

Torbay by the Sea Exhibition at Torre Abbey Museum

News release PR7719 - published on 17 April 2018

Torre Abbey Museum has welcomed a new permanent exhibition which celebrates the history of one of the Navy’s most famous names - HMS Torbay.

Devon loan shark told: pay back £315,000 or face more time behind bars

News release PR1 - published on 16 April 2018

A loan shark, who ran an illegal money lending business for nine years, has been ordered to pay back £315,000 in proceeds of crime.