Airshow brings multi-million pound boost to resort
The annual show is due to mark its 10th anniversary in 2026. Source link
New electric bike hire scheme to launch in city
The scheme aims to offer a cheap, reliable replacement after Co Bikes collapsed in 2023. Source link
Visitor centre set to reopen after sale
A couple who bought the listed building in Cockington want to reopen it and extend their tea garden. Source link
Garage applies to scrap 24-hour alcohol sale rules
A filling station operator wants to remove restrictions attached to its 2024 approval. Source link
Live music to be stopped at Torbay waterfront bar
Tyrrell said live music never went on more than five minutes past 21:00 GMT, and his customers agreed. Committee chair Councillor Mark Spacagna, said the door was still open for Tyrrell to apply for a variation of his licence alongside a noise management plan. Source link
Council backs plan to leave Blue Flag beach awards
A council meeting hears new requirements set out by the awards would be a "nightmare". Source link
Derelict toilets could become falafel spot
A disused public toilet block could be turned into a takeaway selling falafel, halloumi and hummus. Source link
Resort plans to scrap Blue Flag awards for beaches
The council says the Blue Flag awards scheme no longer suits the bay and costs too much. Source link
Protected status granted to quarry buffer woodland
The woodland receives official protection but councillors warn it could still be at risk in future. Source link
Born Free poster found during cinema restoration
Poster about two lions used in Born Free moving to Paignton Zoo found in roof. Source link
New electric buses too big to serve two Torquay streets
New electric buses will no longer be able to serve two streets in Devon because the vehicles are too big to squeeze through.Changes in Torquay from 1 February are due to affect the 35A and 35C services, which will no longer serve Park Road and Hartop Road.Bus operator Stagecoach said the service changes were "necessary" so its new buses could operate safely and reliably. It plans to operate 55 zero-emission buses across Torbay, providing what it said would…
Latest plans to redevelop fire-hit Exeter hotel approved
Councillors have approved plans to restore a former hotel after it was gutted by fire almost a decade ago.Devon County Council on Monday voted to back the latest plans for the Royal Clarance Hotel after the blaze in October 2016.The Local Democracy Reporting Service said permission was granted in October 2022 to the previous owners of the site for 25 new apartments, with some costing up to £1m.Planners were asked to consider the latest proposals, which come with…