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Motoring: One man’s loss is another man’s gain...

The Audi Allroad 2ltr

Paul Jolly

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Paul Jolly, classic car specialist and valuer: I have been quietly wondering if an opportunity might arise here and all of a sudden, the evidence is unequivocal and it is happening.

Together we can all make that difference. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Covid - A Year On

Dementia and Covid - the unknown figures

Norrms McNamara Purple Angel dementia campaign

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Torquay chip shop owner Dave Hanbury

Frying high after 40 years - and raising thousands for charity

Jim Parker

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Dartmoor mist around North Hessary TV mast

The Dartmoor Prison shepherd - the making of a model inmate

David Phillips, Tales from the Storyteller

Torquay Harbour

Increase in number of incidents on Torbay waters

Joe Ives Local Democracy Reporter

Torquay town hall

Homelessness

£760,000 to help prevent homelessness in Torbay

Nikki Belso

Teignbridge Propellers boss Mark Phare

Mark takes over at helm as Teignbridge Propellers invest in future

Jim Parker

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Oh My Obelisk was the first race in the South Devon AC 2022 Grand Prix series

Running

South Devon AC trio in race top 10

Jeremy Goddard

French horn player Jim Rattigan

Music

French horn player Jim Rattigan on tour

Nikki Belso

Family Notices

Find a Job

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Local Directory

Planning Applications Near Me

bunk beds

Space is at a premium

Vicky Ewan

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Derek Stone and Street Pastors

Lions present Pastors with life-saving equipment

Jim Parker

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A file picture of a Covid positive blood test

Torbay remains 'Covid capital of Devon' despite drop in cases

Joe Ives Local Democracy Reporter

Neighbourhood Watch - the 'eyes and ears' of the police

Torbay Neighbourhood Watch: Don't become a victim of crime

Eileen Deacon, Torbay Neighbourhood Watch

A file photo of a care home using PPE during the Covid pandemic

Covid outbreaks in Devon’s care homes at highest level since pandemic began

Ollie Heptinstall LDRS

The sporty Volkswagen ID5

Motoring: More new arrivals in 2022 - and a bonus for electric users in...

Peter Vosper Chairman, Vospers Group

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Goal celebrations for Kyle Hudlin of Solihull Moors during the National League match between Torquay

Torquay United

Lack of experience damages United

Dave Thomas

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Samaritans at the train station

When 'Blue Monday' became 'Brew Monday' for train travellers

Jim Parker

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Kingswear school pupils celebrate their awards success

Education News

School celebrates double award success

Nikki Belso

A few saplings already sit alongside mature trees at Cricketfield Community Garden

Environment News

Green Spaces: A place to grow for Torbay trees

Hannah Worthington, Torbay Green Spaces Development Officer

University student Luisa Rombach

A view from our special visitor Luisa - is Torquay on the cusp of a new...

Luisa Rombach

Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Novak Djokovic and Prince Andrew

Sally Allen: Egos and arrogance - the not-so Fab Four!

Sally Allen

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The Den, Teignmouth

The Den play park to get £280,000 makeover

Ollie Heptinstall Local Democracy reporter

Torbay Civic Society's pamphlet about the Quaker Meeting House, Torquay

Heritage

Plaque marks first permanent home of the Quakers in Victorian Torquay

Ian Handford Torbay Civic Society

Morris Minor at Torquay harbour

Recounting story of 'hero' William - with help from an old Morris Minor...

Jim Parker

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Father Christmas visits poorly Frazer Wilton at his home in Torquay

Charity News

Grotto success boosts funds for local charities

Kathy Uglow

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The National League Match between Altrincham and Torquay United at the J Davidson Stadium on 22 Jan 2022

Torquay United

Gulls walking Covid tightrope ahead of Solihull visit

Dave Thomas

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Torquay chip shop owner Dave Hanbury

Frying high after 40 years - and raising thousands for charity

Jim Parker

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Dan Martin of Torquay United controls the ball whilst under pressure from Danny Newton of Solihull M

Torquay United

Gulls downed by two late goals

Dave Thomas

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A file picture of a Covid positive blood test

Torbay remains 'Covid capital of Devon' despite drop in cases

Joe Ives Local Democracy Reporter

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Drinks company boss in bar

Cheers as former player Jim backs United

Jim Parker

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Joe Lewis of Torquay United during the National League Match between Yeovil Town and Torquay United

Torquay United

Torquay United defender Lewis freed from suspension worry

Dave Thomas

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RAREBOOTS4U with international stars

Football

Rare success for RareBoots4U

Tim Herbert

Compassionate nurse explaining a geriatric handicapped patient with dementia medical procedures whil

Dementia mini mental test - is it fit for purpose?

Norrms McNamara Purple Angel dementia campaign

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News

Dementia and Covid - the unknown figures

Together we can all make that difference. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Covid - A Year On

Norrms McNamara Purple Angel dementia campaign

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The other day I was talking to a friend of mine I hadn’t seen for years.

The Audi Allroad 2ltr

Motoring: One man’s loss is another man’s gain...

Paul Jolly

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Torquay chip shop owner Dave Hanbury

Frying high after 40 years - and raising thousands for charity

Jim Parker

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Teignbridge Propellers boss Mark Phare

Mark takes over at helm as Teignbridge Propellers invest in future

Jim Parker

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bunk beds

Space is at a premium

Vicky Ewan

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Things to do

The Dartmoor Prison shepherd - the making of a model inmate

Dartmoor mist around North Hessary TV mast

David Phillips, Tales from the Storyteller

As I drove home from one of my Dartmoor excursions last week, in another Dartmoor fog, glancing to my right, I could see the lights of the prison piercing the gloom, and I was reminded of the tale of its farm shepherd, who became a model prisoner!

French horn player Jim Rattigan

Music

French horn player Jim Rattigan on tour

Nikki Belso

Money for Nothing

Music

Second time lucky for Dire Straits tribute at Babbacombe Theatre

Nikki Belso

Folgate lavender is grown at Scottish Lavender Oils on Tarhill Farm in Kinross. Picture date: Tuesda

Gardening

Sowing your own flowers is great for your purse... and mental wellbeing

Patrick Duke

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Patricia Hodge and Nigel Havers star in Private Lives at the Princess Theatre, Torquay, from February 8 to 12

Theatre

Patricia's delighted to bring Noel Coward's Private Lives to Princess...

Vicky Edwards

Sport

South Devon AC trio in race top 10

Oh My Obelisk was the first race in the South Devon AC 2022 Grand Prix series

Running

Jeremy Goddard

South Devon AC runners put the Christmas and New Year excesses well behind them with some great running at the Dawlish Coasters nine-mile Oh My Obelisk race on Sunday.

Goal celebrations for Kyle Hudlin of Solihull Moors during the National League match between Torquay

Torquay United

Lack of experience damages United

Dave Thomas

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Dan Martin of Torquay United controls the ball whilst under pressure from Danny Newton of Solihull M

Torquay United

Gulls downed by two late goals

Dave Thomas

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Grace Ward

Cycling

Cycling: Saving the best for last with seven winners

Dave Thomas

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The National League Match between Altrincham and Torquay United at the J Davidson Stadium on 22 Jan 2022

Torquay United

Gulls walking Covid tightrope ahead of Solihull visit

Dave Thomas

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