News & Events

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!

Move will help preserve ageing aircraft

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

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

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

Critical cash has been secured for its preservation

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

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

Objectors say it isn’t enough

MP says government is ignoring the plight of the West Country

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'

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

Two big regen projects are on the cards

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'

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

Major new build could be open for business in Spring 2028

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 →