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The Grand Hotel on Torquay’s famous seafront suffered a fire today, destroying its luxury sauna and spa area which took eight firefighters to put out the fire.  Firefighters battled through 500 degree heat to secure the hotel from further damage and preventing the fire from spreading any further in the large Victorian Hotel. Riviera FM’s […]

Yesterday 4th February saw internationally renowned ‘CJ’ perform the amazing ‘MJ Legacy Tour’ at Babbacombe Theatre Torquay. ‘MJ THE LEGACY’ is an exceptionally authentic, world class Tribute to Michael Jackson! The outstanding production is said to be the closest thing to seeing a live Michael Jackson show, presenting an immersive theatrical experience actively engaging its […]

Since the beginning of the global pandemic, the hospitality industry took an almighty blow, leaving an uncertain future for the industry. Torbay known as ‘The English Riviera’ to holidaymakers has had to place plans on hold over the last 2 years, with new government legislation coming in and changing all the time. This has affected […]

  The festive season is approaching and the place to be to enjoy the biggest party in town is happening twenty-one times over at the Babbacombe Theatre this year. The mood will be right, and the spirit of goodwill will abound with this super sparkling family show, Step into Christmas. ‘Good Cheer’, is all that […]

Many households have been facing huge delays in their recycling and refuse collections over the past number of months, with litter covering the streets of the Bay. This has led to many people having issues with wildlife scavenging for food and creating a shower of litter across the streets of Torbay (not to mention a […]

With the relaxation of the lockdown restrictions regarding hospitality, Torbay has finally seen a long-awaited boom in the retail sector as non-essential businesses and indoor venues began trading again. Up until the 17th May, which saw the reopening of many businesses which were on the verge of closing permanently and would have caused massive economic […]

Much loved Radio Presenter 59 year old Andrew Millar, who presented for Riviera FM has sadly passed away. The news came when Jay Richards and Dave Evitts entered the studio to present this morning’s (3rd June) ‘Breakfast Show’, “Riviera Breakfast”. The two presenters saw a message on Riviera FM’s text service requesting ‘Someone to ‘URGENTLY […]

P&O Cruises recently announced that all international voyages would be cancelled until at least late August. This comes as another blow to the cruising industry, which at present has a somewhat uncertain future, with some companies selling off part of their fleet. It is still unknown what changes will be made when cruising finally resumes […]

A main road in Brixham ‘New Road’ has closed for resurfacing works. Motorists are being advised to stay away from areas between Glenmore Road and Lindthorpe Way from today 24th February for two weeks. There will be a two way traffic lights system in operation but there is expected to be some local disruption. SWISCo […]