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An artist's impression of what Torquay harbourside could look like according to an early design plan. There are trees, water features, and large buildings overlooking the harbour.

Multimillion-pound harbourside plans revealed

Torbay Council hopes Torquay waterfront scheme will breathe new life into the area.

A large group of herring gulls on a rooftop

Torbay seagull tests positive for bird flu

Public health officials say advice signs have been put up in parks and beaches around Torbay.

A semi-circular mezzanine floor window with a stained glass crest in the middle looks out on to Torquay harbour. The stained glass windows frame has corroded but light still pours through it casting shadows of a crest on the floor.

Bringing Torquay Pavilion back to life

The Devon harbourside former venue is undergoing work to assess how damaged it is.

The seafront at Torquay. There are many boats docked in the water, with shops and trees surrounding the area.

Council invests in tackling anti-social behaviour

A further £300k is being invested on top of £300k already pledged in the Devon district.

Dozens of boats moored in Torquay Harbour on a sunny day. Several buildings along the seafront of the town are in the distance.

Surveys seek views on conservation area updates

People can share their opinions on plans for three areas of Torbay.

A picture of the seafront in Torquay. There is numerous boats pictured in the harbour which is surrounded by grassland and buildings.

Torquay awarded £20m to improve neighbourhoods

The government funding aims to "restore pride" in places where people live.

The front of Torquay Town Hall on a winter's day

Plans to raise council tax in Torbay by 4.75%

Torbay Council plans to raise council tax by 4.75% as part of it budget for 2025-26.

Torquay Pavilion exterior. The large building is light-grey in colour with a blue pavilion sign. Grass areas are in front of the building.

Councillors 'excluded' from town centre meeting

Mandy Darling says Torbay Council members want to attend to represent residents.

The Holly-Lets building is a mix of two and three storeys with a curved sign reading HOLLY LETS. One of the windows at the top is arched and another has an iron balcony. To its left is a two storey building with a blue sign reading SEASIDE GUESTHOUSE. One of its windows also has an iron balcony. There is a round conservatory on the side and a garden with tables and chairs and a palm tree, surrounded by a high hedge. A car park and the road are just visible on the left.

New homes offer 'chance to grow' for care leavers

Torbay Council agrees that YMCA Exeter can offer care leavers housing in nine flatlets in Paignton.