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.
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...
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...
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...
Devon & Cornwall Police officers in Torquay are taking an innovative approach to increase their presence in the local community by holding meetings outside, in the town centre.
Chief Superintendent Roy Linden, who heads up police teams across South Devon said: “We know the importance of being visible within our communities, which is why we’re thinking of more ways for our police...
A new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has been introduced in Torquay town centre by Torbay Council, giving police and other authorised officers extra powers to tackle antisocial behaviour and street drinking.
The order will allow the police and authorised officers to direct individuals out of the town who are causing a nuisance or disorder, and the power to remove alcohol from...
The Devonshire Hotel in Torquay has been awarded a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024 for the ninth year running, strengthening its place among travellers’ favourite places to stay.
The Devonshire Hotel, overlooking Torbay, is part of the UK-based family-owned coach holiday provider Daish’s Holidays and has been recognised by holidaymakers for consistently delivering...
Police in Torquay are clamping down on drugs and anti-social behaviour in the town centre, targeting wanted offenders, shoplifters, and individuals dealing and taking the illegal substances.
In response to reports from local communities about drug use and shoplifting from local businesses, a police operation took place earlier this month in a bid to identify and pursue offenders and...
June 28th 2024, 7.30pm at Torquay Royal Lyceum Theatre 29 Abbey Rd, Torquay TQ2 5NQ
Tickets (£10 full price, £8 concessions) at https://www.southdevonplayers.com/box-office.html
Suitable for all ages Run time approx 2 hours 30 mins plus interval.
Lord, what fools these mortals be!" A famous comedic play by the playwright William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Nights Dream follows two pairs of lovers from Athens, who find themselves in a magical forest at the summer solstice, where they encounter the faerie folk. The forest faeries have problems of their own, with their...
Torquay’s latest charity shop opened to the public on Wednesday (3 April) to a warm reception, with all shop proceeds benefitting children and adults with complex disabilities.
The town’s first Sense charity shop opened at 34-36 Union Street and got off to a fantastic start, with Sense staff and volunteers delighted to see a queue forming at the door before the store opened at 10am...
