Wednesday, January 22, 2025

South Devon News

Knifepoint robbery in Torquay prompts appeal for witnesses

On the 14th February 2019 around 8:45pm a man entered the Livermead Cliff Hotel on the Torbay Road and produced a knife and demanded...

More Stop and Search powers for Police to prevent acid attacks

New police powers to stop and search anyone suspected of carrying a corrosive substance will be granted according to Home Secretary Sajid Javid. The...

Rail Resilience Drop-In Events to update local communities on progress

Following the recent announcement by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to make £80m available to increase the height of the sea wall at Dawlish, a...

Paignton Zoo breeds vampires…

This is a vampire crab. With its purple body, orange pincers and piercing pale eyes, it's a nightmarish vision. And a crab that's also...

Cut your carbon use with the new Western Power Distribution App

A new app has been launched by Western Power Distribution, the electricity network operator responsible for powering the South West, Midlands and Wales, which...

Firefighters stayed into the night to battle Rainbow Fun House Blaze

A total of 7 fire engines from Torquay, Paignton, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot along with a command support vehicle from Totnes and an Aerial...

Video conferencing solution allows care services to reach further into the community

Video technology is now being utilised in health and social care community teams covering areas from Ashburton to Dartmouth. The new technology enables them...

Hearts for the Arts 2019 Awarded to Torbay Council

Last year, 2018, Torre Abbey Museum hosted their Torbay Tattoo Tales project, with results of the event being an overwhelming success. That same...