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Our nights of darts, pool and the birth of Torbay's 'ghostbusters'

Three men who formed ghostbusters group

David Phillips

On Monday November 25, 1995, myself and my friends, Dave and Adrian, met up at the Parkers Arms in Paignton after a weekend away

The Newton Road, Shiphay, property

Property of the Week

Extended semi-detached house offers scope for annexe

Nikki Belso

In warmer months, you may be fortunate to spot a dragonfly or two along the stream in Victoria Park, Paignton

Environment News

Torbay's green spaces go wild

Hannah Worthington, Torbay Green Spaces Development Officer

Many drivers are feeling more anxious behind the wheel

Driving home for Christmas - but plan ahead to minimise problems

Peter Vosper Chairman, Vospers Group

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The early sunrise in Torquay

Picture special: Sunrise in Torquay

Stephen Coombes

From left, Laura Kies, Malcolm Stone, Trevor Shepherd-Burridge, Alan Tozer and John Atyeo

Charity Fundraiser

Lions' cash towards cost of defibrillator for Foxhole Community Centre

Nikki Belso

Vicky Ewan

Christmas

My Christmas play will see the light of day after all

Vicky Ewan

Anyone can volunteer to foster a cat

Charity News

Fostering is ideal for those who want a cat's company but not the...

Debbie Johnson

St Johns Church Torquay Harbour

How our church with giant bright cross began

Ian Handford

Family Notices

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Local Directory

Planning Applications Near Me

Midweek Herald Who cares? campaign.

Norrms McNamara: Ten-second delay...

Norrms McNamara Purple Angel dementia campaign

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Winter Fest is open from 10am until 5pm on Saturday and Sunday

Christmas

Winter Fest returns to Torre Abbey

Nikki Belso

Oregano plant

Touch of the Mediterranean to keep you going through the winter months

Pat Duke

Pay for an hour stay for the day

Must be Christmas for parkers - at a quid a time

Tim Herbert

The Preston Rotary Club makes its donation to the Crafty Fox Cafe

Happy birthday to Crafty Fox

Nina Cooper

Famous arrivals - Newton Abbot Station

Napoleon and Beatles - all part of rich history

Keith Perry

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Torbay Council

Jim Parker: Top fashion store Maggie & Co closes doors after 48 years -...

Jim Parker

Kevin Foster MP with David Rowe from Conroy Couch

Christmas

Christmas arrives in Torquay thanks to a sparkly wand (and an MP and...

Tim Herbert

Hospice's Tree of Light

Your chance for festive fun and fizz

Tim Herbert

Winter Fest is open from 10am until 5pm on Saturday and Sunday

Winter

Winter fest is back - and so too is Father Christmas

Tim Herbert

Brixham Rotary Club members plant crocuses outside Brixham Rugby Club on World Polio Day

Charity Fundraiser

Rotary round-up: Digging deep for polio

Kathy Uglow

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Anita Davies and Andy Bichard from Paignton Community Larder

Christmas

Christmas hamper appeal aims to help 120 Torbay families

Nikki Belso

Giant Christmas tree on lorry

Crewmen remembered with special festive gift

Jim Parker

The craftspeople at Cockington play a vital role in breathing life into this popular attraction as well as our local economy

Torbay Council

Steve Darling: Entrepreneurship is alive and well despite pandemic

Steve Darling Torbay Council Leader

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Gary Gatland with a 12lbs Bass from the River Tamar

Angling

Devon beaches producing a healthy catch

John Sherlock

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Noman 'Norrms' McNamara, the Torquay man behind the the Purple Angel dementia awareness campaign

Health Care

How we can cope with the Enemy Within

Norrms McNamara

Gary Gatland with a 12lbs Bass from the River Tamar

Angling

Devon beaches producing a healthy catch

John Sherlock

Gary Johnson, Manager of Torquay United and Aaron Downes, Assistant Manager of Torquay United during

Torquay United

Johnson looking to turn around the "mess"

Dave Thomas

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Midweek Herald Who cares? campaign.

Norrms McNamara: Ten-second delay...

Norrms McNamara Purple Angel dementia campaign

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Man of match footballer

Torquay United

United waiting on fitness news for Aldershot

Dave Thomas

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Danny Wright of Torquay United wears a medical boot during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifyi

Torquay United

Tough player decisions ahead as Gaffer tries to build Torquay United...

Dave Thomas

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A dejected Sinclair Armstrong of Torquay United at full-time following the Vanarama National League

Football

Gary Johnson: Whatever I may say, I'm a very bad loser

Gary Johnson

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Bay Care director Katrina Green

Covid - A Year On

Torbay's 'Covid heroes' win top care award

Nikki Belso

News

Our nights of darts, pool and the birth of Torbay's 'ghostbusters'

Three men who formed ghostbusters group

David Phillips

On Monday November 25, 1995, myself and my friends, Dave and Adrian, met up at the Parkers Arms in Paignton after a weekend away

The Newton Road, Shiphay, property

Property of the Week

Extended semi-detached house offers scope for annexe

Nikki Belso

In warmer months, you may be fortunate to spot a dragonfly or two along the stream in Victoria Park, Paignton

Environment News

Torbay's green spaces go wild

Hannah Worthington, Torbay Green Spaces Development Officer

Many drivers are feeling more anxious behind the wheel

Driving home for Christmas - but plan ahead to minimise problems

Peter Vosper Chairman, Vospers Group

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From left, Laura Kies, Malcolm Stone, Trevor Shepherd-Burridge, Alan Tozer and John Atyeo

Charity Fundraiser

Lions' cash towards cost of defibrillator for Foxhole Community Centre

Nikki Belso

Things to do

Picture special: Sunrise in Torquay

The early sunrise in Torquay

Stephen Coombes

Torbay’s #NaturallyInspiring coastline is celebrated with this week’s photographs by Stephen Coombes.

Winter Fest is open from 10am until 5pm on Saturday and Sunday

Christmas

Winter Fest returns to Torre Abbey

Nikki Belso

Arthur Ogilvie with some of his finds from Kents Cavern.

Heritage

Arthur Ogilvie - Torquay Museum’s great collector

Barry Chandler Torquay Museum

The Cherub pub

Picture special: Kingswear and Dartmouth

Stephen Coombes

The Watch will be in Brixham on Saturday, November 13

Music

Journey into the mystic world of Genesis at Brixham Theatre

Senga Wallace Roche Brixham Theatre

Sport

Devon beaches producing a healthy catch

Gary Gatland with a 12lbs Bass from the River Tamar

Angling

John Sherlock

Shore anglers are out and about catching again, with beaches all along the Devon coast producing the expected Whiting after dark, with the days producing the odd Mackerel and Gurnard as well.

Vintage bus on motorway

Part Two of the famous Gents bus and Beacon Down becomes Broken Down!

Roger Mann

Gary Johnson, Manager of Torquay United and Aaron Downes, Assistant Manager of Torquay United during

Torquay United

Johnson looking to turn around the "mess"

Dave Thomas

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Keelan O'Connell of Torquay United battles for the ball with Jordan Slew of FC Halifax Town during t

Torquay United

Gulls downed by Halifax at Plainmoor

Dave Thomas

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Plainmoor Ladies FC

Women's Football

Women's football: Plainmoor Ladies in first win of season

Keith Hawkins