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The English Riviera was buzzing with energy last Thursday as over 800 people gathered at the Riviera International Centre for the third annual Riviera Connect Expo — a landmark event uniting the Bay’s tourism, hospitality, and business...

Wow!  Thank you to a huge 110 people who came to the new Arena in Torquay to hear all about Torbay Regeneration plans - and to see the amazing transformation of the building! Massive thanks to our juggling act who worked miracles behind the scenes - owners Steve...

This multi-channel advertising campaign is aimed specifically at couples aged 50+, mid – mid/high affluence, and living in Bristol, Cardiff and South Wales - with the digital aspect of the campaign also targeting the South West.   It is fun and engaging and...

Torbay Council would like to hear from those who live or work in the Bay on how services are delivered in the future. In March 2025, Torbay Council’s Cabinet considered how to respond to the Government’s request for initial proposals on Local Government Reorganisation...

Torbay has been selected to host the South West leg of the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative, The Baton of Hope. Sadly, an average of 20 people per year, 75% of them men, die by suicide in Torbay, which is higher than the national average and each one has a...

Torbay residents and businesses invited to have their say on plans to transform Torquay’s The Strand.In partnership with Willmott Dixon and Milligan, Torbay Council have launched a public consultation on exciting plans to redevelop the northern side of The Strand on...

In their wisdom, the ICB’s aim is to merge the Torbay Hospital’s first-class Cardiac Unit into the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital’s Cardiac Unit, which is under-performing, with a long waiting list and with 46 patients having died whilst waiting for treatment.

Do you know anyone who has suffered a heart attack?  If so, you will know the importance of having speedy treatment to open a blocked artery. There are proposals to move the Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention procedure from Torbay to Exeter.  This is...

Well done to everyone who applied for the Torbay Business Awards. TBF was proud to sponsor the Small Business of the Year category and TBF Exec Member, Alison Benney, had the unenviable decision in choosing the winner from an impressive line-up, awarding it to ACM...

Thanks to everyone who came our last event at Newton Abbot racecourse with their new CEO, John Baker who highlighted : Newton Abbot course is 159 years old with 50 shareholders & is one of 60 UK racecourses More than just a racecourse as they also have a beauty...