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Plans to axe Devon's mobile library service challenged

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Plans to axe Devon's mobile library service challenged

The decision to scrap Devon’s mobile library service is being challenged by opposition councillors. Last week the county council’s ruling Conservative cabinet voted to close the service after hearing user numbers are down and three of its four ...

18 Jul 2023 at 13:34

Jim Parker: Constructive or destructive? You decide, but please let's just move on quickly

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Jim Parker: Constructive or destructive? You decide, but please let's just move on quickly

Ummmmm some may say as the first seeds of regeneration schemes planted by the Conservatives are apparently about to be delay by the new opposition. The partnership has been been accused of holding up moves to redevelop run-down toilet blocks ...

27 Jul 2023 at 11:01

Tribute to Terry, the sharp-dressed Mayor who loved to travel

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Tribute to Terry, the sharp-dressed Mayor who loved to travel

Tributes are being paid to former civic Mayor and councillor Terry Manning, who has died at the age of 81. The smart-dressed councillor proudly represented the people of Torbay for 12 years and was well known for his upholstery business, ...

27 Aug 2023 at 16:36

'Purple Poo Campaign' launched on Berry Head

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'Purple Poo Campaign' launched on Berry Head

Dog owners in Torbay will be encouraged not to engage in foul play in Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust’s new ‘Purple Poo Campaign’. The conservation charity, which cares for 76% of Torbay’s natural green spaces, launched the new ...

10 Jan 2024 at 12:00

Jim Parker: Unity key in this golden moment

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Jim Parker: Unity key in this golden moment

Playing musical chairs can be a dangerous thing - especially when the future of the Bay is at stake. One of the main attributes that has persuaded the government and private sector partners to plough millions of pounds into the ...

07 Dec 2023 at 11:01

Sally Allen: Political farce straight from Yes Minister

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Sally Allen: Political farce straight from Yes Minister

Yet another colossus leaves the international stage, namely Henry Kissinger. Love him or hate him, he was a man of huge intellect, which he turned into power and influence around the globe. His array of talents meant that he ...

08 Dec 2023 at 17:00

Seagrass saviours in line for honour

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Seagrass saviours in line for honour

A battle to save the seagrass off the Torbay coast has given Paignton Zoo's Wild Planet Trust the chance of winning a top, David Attenborough-inspired award. The Trust, together with the Ocean Conservation Trust, have been ...

01 Dec 2023 at 13:00

Sally Allen: Hats off to Prosper Torbay. Let's hope it does

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Sally Allen: Hats off to Prosper Torbay. Let's hope it does

As we are all aware, life is difficult, and sometimes it feels that there is a mountain to climb without even the most basic pair of crampons. I therefore feel I must congratulate Katya Maddison and Patrick Joyce for ...

26 Nov 2023 at 17:00

Conservationists throw a lifeline to some of our rarest butterflies

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Conservationists throw a lifeline to some of our rarest butterflies

A leading South Devon-based conservation charity is hoping to turn around the fortunes of four of the county’s rarest butterflies. The Devon Fritillary Recovery Project is the work of Devon Wildlife Trust. Its aim ...

20 Nov 2023 at 13:01

Torbay Tory rebels shock: 'Let the people decide'

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Torbay Tory rebels shock: 'Let the people decide'

Torbay Council’s Tory leader has called on two of his former party colleagues to face by-elections after defecting from the Conservative ranks. Rebels Katya Maddison and Patrick Joyce, who were voted on to the ...

26 Oct 2023 at 22:46

Torbay Council Tory 'rebels' resign from group

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Torbay Council Tory 'rebels' resign from group

Two of Torbay’s Conservative councilors have resigned from the ruling Tory group. Katya Maddison (Shiphay) and Patrick Joyce (Wellswood) were elected as Conservatives in the local council polls in May, but ...

26 Oct 2023 at 22:22

'Why we jumped the Tory ship'

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'Why we jumped the Tory ship'

Two Torbay Conservative councillors who jumped ship from the Tories to form their own independent group have been explaining why they did it. Katya Maddison (Shiphay) and Patrick Joyce (Wellswood) ...

31 Oct 2023 at 10:00

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