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Jim Parker

Torquay

Editor at Torbay Weekly

Editor Torbay Weekly newspaper. Business Development Manager Wollens solicitors; business and media consultant; former Editor Herald Express and Devon Weeklies

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  • Jim Parker: For Keith's sake we must ensure Torbay's voice is heard

    1 week ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | Jim Parker

    Bay can't just be squeezed out in power battle The thing that is causing him the most stress is the ‘Draconian’ measures coming down the line from the power-brokers in Westminster.

  • 65 arrested in domestic abuse crackdown, including 16 in South Devon

    1 week ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | Jim Parker

    Devon and Cornwall Police have arrested 65 people, including 16 from South Devon, on suspicion of domestic abuse offences during a dedicated day of action. The operation saw targeted arrests of those suspected of domestic abuse across the force area. Cornwall saw 21 arrests, Devon 20, South Devon 16 and eight arrests in Plymouth.

  • South Devon College shares advice as students face big post-GCSE decisions

    1 week ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | Jim Parker

    With GCSE exams around the corner many young people and their parents or carers will be considering their next steps. Do they stay on at their existing school or leave and go to college? South Devon College vice principal Matt Harbour has been offering some adviceHe says: "Of course, each young person is different but studying at a further education college opens many opportunities. "When a young person reaches Year 11 the decision can be overwhelming, and it is a big decision.

  • From pews to prospects: Torquay church turns into jobseeker hub

    1 week ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | Jim Parker

    Your local church may not be the first place you’d think about visiting if you’re looking for a job. But one of the many rooms at Upton Vale Baptist Church is proving to be the best place to be for jobseekers in the Torbay area. 2B Ready (2BR) is a free course where attendees can expect to enhance their employability—along with improving their CVs, honing interview skills and boosting confidence.

  • Torbay company named finalist at prestigious national disability awards

    1 week ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | Jim Parker |Ella Woszczyk

    Torbay community-focused company Turning Heads has done the Bay proud on the national stage. Alan Tilley and Chris Moorghen attended the Disability Smart Awards 2025. Turning Heads were finalists in the Disability Smart Inclusive Recruitment Award. The event took place on floor 22 at Bishopsgate in London, with spectacular views across the city.

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Jim Parker
Jim Parker @torquayjim
2 May 25

Great turnout for the first club night at @bartoncricket tonight. Around 100 youngsters enjoying cricket https://t.co/Gk0CNJWSJG

Jim Parker
Jim Parker @torquayjim
28 Mar 25

Come along bring the kids and have a go. Or you can just have a beer! The architect’s drawing by the way is my/our dream https://t.co/MLnNrTQFnG https://t.co/3NhH1I1OjA

Jim Parker
Jim Parker @torquayjim
15 Mar 25

Haven’t posted here for a while but just had to share my favourite Meadfoot magic https://t.co/DmHYbTFneR