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Pets Parlour on Winner Street is still open, despite the road works!

Come along to see Heather and stock up on supplies for your pet.

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October 31, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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The damp weather isn’t dampening the spirits of Plainmoor today as Torquay United take on Maidstone.

#yellowarmy #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #brixham #CommunityMatters #southdevonyellowarmy
October 24, 2026 at 2:17 PM
stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
Here's what I've been up to this week in Torbay and Parliament...

#Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #brixham #CommunityMatters #southdevon
A graphic which reads: Speaking in Parliament to ask the Hospitals Minister to meet over the crisis at Torbay Hospital, speaking in a government debate to hold Royal Mail to account in Torbay, Meeting with safe and sustainable travel torbay to discuss improvements to Torquay station, working with health equals to hear about inequalities in Torbay, Meeting with liberal democrat friends of palestine, visiting Paignton heritage society, writing to the office of rail and road to back Lumo’s bid for another rail route in the South West, promoting responsible dog ownership, urging the government to reconsider the tourism tax
October 24, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Here's what I've been up to this week, with a busy week in Parliament and holding the government to account over the safety of Torbay Hospital...

#Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #brixham #CommunityMatters #southdevon
A graphic which reads: Steve has spoken out in parliament over urgent funding needed for the hospital, spoken as a guest of the Medics AGM at the Hospital, Held the government to account on funding for apprenticeships, visited apple day in Cockington, questioned the government over pensioner poverty, submitted a parliamentary motion calling for defibrillators in police cars, visited lift barton hill primary school, visited the parents' support hub in Parkfield
October 18, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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Torbay Council currently charges £8000 to install and maintain a commemorative bench for 25 years (and £12,000 in some locations).

Sign my petition for a new fairer memorial bench policy.

www.torbaylibdems.org.uk/campaigns/me...

#Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay
Memorial Benches - Torbay Liberal Democrats
Conservative-run Torbay Council have imposed extortionate charges for memorial benches to commemorate family, friends and community champions who have sadly passed away. Friends and family of Holly…
www.torbaylibdems.org.uk
September 23, 2026 at 8:01 PM
stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
Too many people in this country can't afford the essentials.

With the charity Trussell, I discussed potential solutions such as tailored support to help people into work.

#Trussell #CostofLiving #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #brixham #CommunityMatters
September 15, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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A very enthusiastic campaign team out in Shiphay today, supporting our two new candidates for the elections next May. Conversations included sorting out Torquay Town centre, stopping Reform and supporting our NHS.

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September 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Tessier Gardens in Babbacombe are having a fundraiser on the 12th of September. Doors opening at 2:30pm. There will be raffle prizes, homemade cakes and much more!

#Babbacombe #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #brixham #CommunityMatters #southdevon
September 7, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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@stevedarlingmp.bsky.social and I visited Eaton’s Patisserie in the #Barton with #Watcombe Ward in #Torquay. A successful business but it was useful to learn some of the challenges that they are facing #boosttorbay #torbaybusiness #torbayhour
August 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
saint-swithin.bsky.social
Good to be at the Torbay Business Forum Business Breakfast- and to hear from Torquay United #boosttorbay #torbaybusiness #torbayhour
August 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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It was good to be out in #Brixham campaigning in the Town Council by-election this morning in support of the LibDem candidate Michael Skilton #boosttorbay #torbayhour
May 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
saint-swithin.bsky.social
It was good to be out in the glorious sunshine in #Brixham with Caroline Voaden MP supporting Michael Skilton the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Brixham Town Council by-election #boosttorbay #TorbayHour
May 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
saint-swithin.bsky.social
Out in the #EnglishRiviera sunshine with the latest #torbaylibdem communication #boosttorbay
January 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
saint-swithin.bsky.social
It’s great to be at the Torbay Business Forum Business Breakfast where Torbay Pride are one of the speakers #lovewins #torbaystory #boosttorbay #torbayhour
September 3, 2024 at 7:57 AM
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Been a busy weekend. A flying visit to Torquay on Saturday a to spend the day with my son. Snapped this in the morning before picking him up for the day. #fathersontime #family #BoostTorbay
March 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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This weekend, I held a pop-up surgery to chat with constituents in Preston. Topics included the importance of mobility equipment to visitors and residents of the Bay, charity fundraising and dealing with dangerous dogs. #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #southdevon
August 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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A bin has finally arrived on Browns Bridge Road in the Willows.

Councillor Swithin Long and I are pleased to have got this sorted.

#bins #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #brixham #CommunityMatters #southdevon
August 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Torbay Council thinks that our area is looking 'phenomenally clean.'

Does this look clean to you!

Liberal Democrats are pressing for the Conservative-run Council to clean up our area, including pavements in Torquay.

#Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #brixham
July 28, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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Here is a Friday blooper from my video inviting Andy Burnham to Torbay!

Jennie is enjoying the best of Torbay's coasts!

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July 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Here is what I've been up to this week, including speaking up for Torbay Hospital and speaking out against government plans to throw rural Devon under the bus...

#TorbayHospital #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #brixham #CommunityMatters #southdevon
The graphic reads: attended the access to banking review, raised concerns around rural devon being thrown under the bus with new local government reorganisation, asked an oral question to the department of health and social care on how funding for Torbay Hospital needs to be accelerated, spoke to representatives from Adoption UK about the Government's agreement to reform the adoption system, attended an event run by Blue Cross
July 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM
stevedarlingmp.bsky.social
Here's what I've been up to this last week as your MP...

#Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #brixham #CommunityMatters #southdevon
Spoke in Parliament against stripping coastguards of renumeration, pet with the DWP minister to discuss the shocking closure of Cotswold House, approved the industrial training levy in parliament, attended the 100th anniversary of barton cricket club, led a westminster hall debate to get more defibs in police cars, wrote to the chief constable of devon police about funding for our custody suite and the south devon basic command unit
July 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Offshore Bays Festival is fast becoming a regular staple of what makes Torbay special, raising funds for the RNLI as well as hosting many incredible organisations from across the Bay. Do come and support this event this weekend. #Torquay #Torbay #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay
May 9, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Here's what I've been up this week in our community and in Westminster...

#Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #brixham #CommunityMatters #southdevon
1. Spoke in Parliament to tell Starmer to take the blame over Mandelson 2. Wrote to Wes Streeting over the voluntary redundancies at Torbay Hospital 3. Started a campaign with the Liberal Democrats around the Cost of Living Crisis and Trumpflation 4. Attended the inclusive cycling day at mid devon cycling club 5. Cut the cake at Torquay Library 6. Attended a Herbie's law event in Parliament 7. Tabled an early day motion on MS 8. Spoke in Parliament to criticise pensions mandation 9. Met with youth leaders to discuss youth services in Torbay 10. Rolled the opening jack and first bowl of the season at Torbay Country Bowling Club
April 24, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Here's what I've been up to this week, up in Parliament or here in Torbay...

#Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly #TorbayHour #BoostTorbay #brixham #CommunityMatters #southdevon
Hosted ERBC meeting, Met with Torbay Mencap, Hosted a Cafe Catch up at the Boathouse, Spoke in Parliament against mandating pensions investment, attended the Postcode lottery's animal welfare reception, wrote a letter to Wes Streeting advocating for the ICO, Spoke in parliament to highlight the danger of the russian shadow fleet ships, held a pop up surgery in Torquay
April 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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On Torbay Hospital Radio last week I visited 'Alex Island' and got to talk about some of my favourite things.

Here are my answers...

What would yours be ??

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What book? The Stand by Stephen King What person would you take? Donald Trump (to throw in the sea) What meal would you miss? Lamb Dhansak What pet would you take? Jennie What film is your favourite? Pulp Fiction What album is your favourite? The Hadestown soundtrack
April 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM