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'With so many roads meeting there and no formal pedestrian crossings it can feel unsafe'

The plan for the new supermarket has been unanimously backed

'The team here has done a brilliant job'

'It is a partnership of equals'

'It is designed only for Plymouth and Exeter, leaving rural villages behind'

'We are calling for answers and transparency'

'This is not a two-minute sticking plaster'

Stay-at-home families looking to the English Riviera

Imagine waking up to a lion looking through your window...

'No dare, photograph or adventure is worth risking a life'

Government shake-up creates giant new South Devon council

Officers say approval would be 'in the public interest'

'We are committed to ensuring that disruption is kept to a minimum'

'It does nothing to fix the inequalities facing coastal and rural areas'

Miss Widdecombe had been due to take the stage at the Palace Theatre

The hall is part of tycoon Isaac Singer's lavish estate

Paignton Pavilion could open by Spring 2028

MP says parents are being let down

One of the South West's largest outdoor heritage events celebrates 40 years in Devon

Historic artefacts from its past will also go on show

The heatwave that summer was monstrous

'It promises to be one hell of an adventure'

Tributes from Lib Dem leader and Torbay MP

Work is expected to take around six weeks

'Many locals have said they can't afford certain events'

Around 1,500 fans will gather in Abbey Park

Renowned for its stunning coastline, the English Riviera offers an exceptional beach experience for visitors of all ages

Neighbours are split over potential noise nuisance

New car park takes off with a stunning Typhoon jet mural

'This is not about moving patient care away from Torbay'

But deprivation and health issues remain high

Boost to councils’ coffers comes as some holiday home owners curb their local spending due to double council tax charge.

Paddle steamer is coming back in style

'This will help to re-establish Torbay as a world-class destination'

Full schedule, world record attempt and live music lineup revealed

Council 'in active discussions' with the building's owner

'This council knows the price of everything and the value of nothing'

Torbay MP says incoming leader must tackle NHS, cost of living crisis and water companies

The star takes to the stage in August

The road was closed in the early hours of the morning

Two youths have been arrested and further action is being taken against other youths

'This is another nail in the coffin for Torbay Hospital'

Can you imagine the atmosphere here if the team goes all the way?

Torbay is finally getting the recognition—and the funding—it deserves

The Torbay-born bowler has been named in the team for the second Test

'After everything the industry has faced, this is the event for fishermen to take a well-earned day off'

'This should concern all of us'

'This is a hugely significant moment'

'Residents are entitled to understand how future healthcare needs will be met'

It's on the brink of huge change

Devon MPs fight to block 'absolutely crazy' new holiday tax rules

'We need to ask some questions'

Huge new industrial plant greenlit as UK's top fishing fleet continues to boom

Green light for Greendale to take over Occombe Farm

'It does not do justice to the impact of the event'

'This is the wrong development in the wrong location'

'These steps are essential and are expected to take a couple of weeks'

Waterlogging drama could become a thing of the past

The 'powered by cow poo' farm shop giant is rescuing a closed Devon tourist attraction

An iconic open-top bus makes way for a brand-new, modern electric fleet

'Torquay won’t feel quite the same without him'

'Why would I ever want to do anything else?'

Why is the Typhoon SO loud?

The main route into Paignton is blocked for the Airshow weekend following a building collapse

Aerobatic aces will stop at Exeter before displays over the bay

Give us sunny skies!

'This is a high-quality proposal designed by award-winning architects'

Move will help preserve ageing aircraft

A giant crane is on site today as crews tackle the crumbling building that has brought the tourist town to a standstill

Drivers and shoppers are being warned of major disruption after a landmark building partially collapsed into Station Square over the Bank Holiday

'So close, you feel you could reach up and touch them'

Critical cash has been secured for its preservation

Some streets will be two-way, and there will be parking restrictions

Our map shows the most and least violent places in Devon

'We got straight to work to make sure this fantastic opportunity wasn’t lost'

Ayrton Redfearn was killed in action in the Donetsk region

Torbay Council says it is 'confident' the airshow will not be affected

'My son reported totally unnecessary and extreme violence'

But it hasn't gone down well with everybody

Elliott Roberts was skippering a yacht in Gaza aid flotilla

It could shut within weeks

MP says government is ignoring the plight of the West Country

Objectors say it isn’t enough

The RAF are training for their summer season which includes air shows in Devon

The seven students from across Europe paddleboarded to Thatcher Rock before the weather turned

Police arrested a 52-year-old man

'I no longer have confidence that this administration takes racism and discrimination seriously'

What's flying, when it's flying, and where to watch it from

Late-night fires, litter and broken glass

Following parents' outcry, Torbay Council says it was kept in the dark about the £150k funding cut

The behaviour was blasted as 'playground politics'

Council says it’s saving £250k and promoting more beaches, but critics claim the decision is 'marking their own homework'

Two big regen projects are on the cards

'The end is in sight!' for the long running shopping centre saga

Developers say local reaction has been 'mixed'

'We won't miss her'

Seafront lights to shine in Torquay United's colours

Council report says it's a 'pivotal' moment for the bay

'Having an attraction like this will encourage even more people to visit'

The town's 'Most Instagrammed' and Bollywood-famous attraction scrapped

The land has been assessed as surplus

Nearly 60% of people in the county are against the proposed charges, according to a new poll

Council steps in to stop site owners using fields

MP steps in as council 'considers enforcement'

''Neighbours will have a constant sense of being overlooked'

'Our priority must be to protect the public'

A derelict fishing boat which was left to rot alongside the quay

It has led to the resignation of two high-profile board members

'Denying residents a say at a public meeting is a smack in the face'

'It is quite an astonishing achievement'

Reorganisation fate will be known by 'drop-dead date' in July

'All of these projects deserve funding'

'We don’t just want people to come and look, we want them to be part of it'

Police are hunting for the suspect

The road was closed for several hours

Over the past few years it has steadily declined

'There is a lack of public accountability with this decision'

It was the first time the British comedy legend had been to South Devon since 1971, when he experienced the 'astonishing' rudeness of hotelier Donald Sinclair which inspired Fawlty Towers

'Tonight we draw the line'

Angry locals chant and raise placards as workers arrive

Its sad demise ended with a raging inferno

Mike James served on both Torbay and Teignbridge councils

It's been a magnet for anti-social behaviour

'We did not meet the high standards we expect of ourselves'

The Zoo is being splits into four new zones

'This is a strategic investment’

'This really is a bad day for our bay'

At least four fire engines are at the scene of a fire involving an outbuilding which has spread to the main building

'Failure to comply is a criminal offence and may result in imprisonment and/or a fine'

They are there 'for the use and enjoyment of the people’

'We will use this opportunity to build strong, high‑quality services'

'This is most definitely the start of something great'

The restrictions are 'punitive'

Michael Carolan fell ill while in custody

Five people were arrested in a night of action by police

'This is an important victory for our community but it is not the end of the campaign'

'This falls short of the standards of openness, transparency and partnership working that the public rightly expects'

MPs welcome re-think by health chiefs

The driver also carried dozens of passengers in untaxed vehicle

Police have investigated and have taken action

Talks with the candidate they wanted to appoint don’t seem to have gone well

'Take him out! And can you bleed that radiator while you’re there?'

Fire engines rushed to the scene after a fire broke out in a block of flats

New home-grown system will offer more rigorous water testing

'Environmental action can also be financially responsible'

Major new build could be open for business in Spring 2028

'This is a really good outcome, not only for Torbay but also for the whole of the South West'

A stolen vehicle was also seized

Conservative and Labour governments both blamed for under-investment

'Come along and join us - and bring your friends!'

A road was closed for the majority of the morning

A man was arrested

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on 05/03/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →

Other UK airshows have struggled to continue

The square was opened in 1984

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Regulatory Sub-Committee meeting on 05/03/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →

'How great is this for the area?'

'The palaver surrounding this site is nothing short of madness'

Would-be councillor pledges to fight homes scheme

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Planning Committee meeting on 02/03/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →

Councillors were urged to reconsider their choice

Parties fall out over 'micro-managing'

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Council meeting on 26/02/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Schools Forum meeting on 26/02/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on 19/02/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Audit Committee meeting on 18/02/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Cabinet meeting on 17/02/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Overview and Scrutiny Board meeting on 11/02/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Torbay Council's Constitution meeting on 11/02/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Children and Young People’s Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Board meeting on 09/02/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →

Meeting documents, agendas, minutes, and decisions for the Torbay Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) meeting on 09/02/2026 are available on the council democracy portal.View meeting documents →