Torquay14 Feb 2026Resort plans to scrap Blue Flag awards for beachesThe council says the Blue Flag awards scheme no longer suits the bay and costs too much.14 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Free SIM cards offered to tackle digital exclusionThe NHS has offered low-income families pre-paid SIM cards to help get them online.11 Feb 20261 Feb 2026Police investigate linked deaths of man and womanTwo people have been found dead - a woman in her 70s in Torquay and a man in his 40s in Hythe.1 Feb 202624 Jan 2026Watchdog investigates after man dies in police custodyA 28-year-old man died after becoming unwell in a cell, Devon and Cornwall Police says.24 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Warning issued after 'extensive' seafront floodingMembers of the public are urged to avoid the Torbay seafront after "extensive flooding".23 Jan 202623 Jan 2026End of health partnership would be 'devastating'The Torbay health trust says rising costs mean it has to make some tough decisions.23 Jan 202614 Jan 2026£240k lottery boost for abuse support servicePhoenix Rising says it means the group can hire more staff, recruit extra volunteers and expand.14 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Police crackdown on predatory behaviourTen community protection warnings have been issued and two sexual risk orders have been obtained.14 Jan 202612 Jan 2026U-turn on plan to close police custody centreCampaigners welcome a decision by Devon and Cornwall Police not to go ahead with a pilot scheme.12 Jan 2026...