Torquay

Taylor Wimpey Exeter gives Torquay school pond a magic makeover

Taylor Wimpey, its contractors and suppliers have teamed up to breathe new life into a pond in the grounds of a Devon school.

Pupils at Watcombe Primary School in Torquay started the new term with a surprise after the housebuilder completed a full refurbishment of the once-overgrown outdoor space over the summer holidays.

Alongside partners Steve Hoskins Construction,...

Torquay’s new GO Outdoors store officially opened

The store was officially opened on Saturday morning, with the first 100 customers receiving a £20 voucher and the next 100 being given a goody bag.

Family favourites included a balloon modeller who was on hand to welcome customers, with free hot drinks also going down a treat.

Throughout the day, GO Outdoors Torquay customers enjoyed the new Rab, OEX and Berghaus, Peter...

New mobile police station on the streets of Torquay

A new mobile police station has landed on the streets of Torquay, giving local people the opportunity to engage with officers while in the town. The helpful mobile station will allow passers-by to easily report crime, give statements and receive crime prevention advice without the need to pick up the phone or visit the police enquiry office.

The mobile police station is going to be...

Nationwide to host free face-to-face clinics for families affected by dementia during World Alzheimer’s Month

Nationwide and Dementia UK are bringing free face-to-face specialist dementia care to Torquay during World Alzheimer’s Month in September. The clinics will be hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses to support anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals living with dementia in the South-West.

Support includes practical and emotional advice...

First-Ever Stand-Up Paddleboarding Championships and Charity World Record Attempt Set to Make Waves

The English Riviera is set to make history on 31 August 2024, as around 1,000 stand-up paddle (SUP) boarders gather for a world record attempt in the Great Big Paddle Board Parade, raising funds for the RNLI, Above Water and Rowcroft Hospice.

Gliding across the clear waters of the stunning South Devon coastline, participants will not only be contributing to a noble cause but also...

Proactive policing leads to burglar caught in 72 hours

Devon & Cornwall Police officers in Torquay recently apprehended a burglar just three days after the crime had been reported, arresting the suspect whilst the victim had been walking past officers.

A few days earlier, police received reports of a house being broken into. It was reported that nearly £600 worth of items being stolen, including a VR headset and headphones.

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Paw-sitive influence: Meet Bear

A funeral director in Torquay has recruited some additional support in the form of a special four-legged friend to further help grieving families.

Bear, a black Labrador puppy, has been excelling in his new role as a therapy dog, providing comfort and support all under the careful supervision of his owner, funeral director Gary Watson.

Starting his new job at just three...

Police target shoplifters in Torquay in a successful operation

Police officers in Torquay are on a drive to target shoplifters in the town in a bid to increase reporting, improve safety for retail workers and deter criminals.

On Thursday 18 July, neighbourhood police officers carried out a targeted high visibility patrol across the town centre and surrounding areas. Officers called into shops on route, engaging with retailers so that officers...

Four generations and a funeral – meet the 22-year-old taking on the funerals of Torquay with his mum

A career in funeral care may not be an obvious choice for everyone, but one family has seen just how inspiring it can be.

Torquay-based Kate Parsons, 48, started working in funeral care almost 10 years ago and is now a Funeral Service Manager for Co-op Funeralcare in the Bristol, Devon and Somerset region. Kate felt inspired to become a Funeral Director since the age of 11, with her...

Local cops connect with children in Torquay

In an effort to connect with some of the youngest people in the community, Devon & Cornwall Police recently welcomed members of Marldon Scout Club to Torquay Police Station.

The children, aged 6-10 years old from the local Beavers and Cub group, were given a behind the scenes look at the daily work that takes place across the station. They had the opportunity to look at an...

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