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Former Argos store to be temporary job centre for Bay residents seeking work

The former Argos store in Torquay’s Union Street will be turned into a temporary job centre.

Nikki Belso

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Torbay MP Kevin Foster has welcomed news the former Argos store in Torquay’s Union Street will be turned into a temporary job centre to support residents needing to find work or looking for support in changing careers. The move was confirmed in...

Portrait of award-winning student

Mum-of-two Robyn recognised as 'outstanding student - and she runs her...

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Debenhams in The Strand, Torquay

Torbay Council

Plans unveiled to demolish Torquay Debenhams store

Ed Oldfield, Local Democracy Reporter

Skyfall is on the market with an asking price of £825,00.

Property of the Week

Spacious and flexible accommodation has been improved, updated, and...

Nikki Belso

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Two men with land train

All aboard the Land train for lots of fun - and a history lesson or two!

Chris Coward

Couple who run holiday business

Martin and Kim - back to doing what they do best

Jim Parker

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Join us for an evening stroll at Babbacombe every first and third Monday of the month.

Opportunities for creating a difference in your community are endless

Usha Garrattley community builder for Ellacombe and Plainmoor

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Sutton's Ben Goodliffe commits to a lunging challenge on Armani Little

Torquay United

United continue spring revival with crucial win

Dave Thomas

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Community testing site at Goodrington, Paignton

Coronavirus

Covid-19 outbreak at Torquay care home

Ed Oldfield, Local Democracy Reporter

Hospice volunteer and car

Meet Graham Hill - one of Rowcroft's 'hidden stars'

Jim Parker

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Amelia Griffiths seaweed collected in Torbay.

Heritage

Amelia Griffiths, Torbay’s forgotten female scientist

Clare Howe

Lighting designer Michael Grubb Studio will be collaborating with students from South Devon College to deliver the project

Torbay Council

Your chance to help shape new Rock Walk lighting artworks

Nikki Belso

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Black labrador guide dog pup with sponsor

Guide dog pup Selsey is Rob's cute way of saying thanks

Jim Parker

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Flowers in beds on seafront sunken gardens

Sunken Gardens work starts as lights shine bright on new future

Jim Parker

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Bygones picture of Torquay boatmen and boat

Visitors from Down Under enjoy tales of the Boatmen of Babbacombe

Jim Parker

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The refurbished toilets on Babbacombe Downs

Torbay Council

Refurbished toilets open on Babbacombe Downs

Nikki Belso

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Goal scorer Sam Sherring celebrates at the final whistle of the match between Wrexham and Torquay United on Easter Monday.

Torquay United

'Must do better' says Johnson as Gulls drive for promotion

Dave Thomas

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Geoff 'Sand Man' Ward with his work.

Easter

Picture special: Easter artwork in the sand

Stephen Coombes

Priest outside house

Father Gorran - longest serving parish priest in Bay - retires and...

Jim Parker

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Babbacombe Theatre will receive £79,195

Theatre

Cultural funding boost for Bay attractions

Nikki Belso

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Torquay Water Sports

Adventure tourist attractions promoting Bay as premier outdoor destination

Nikki Belso

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The property offers fabulous views across Torbay with Berry Head in the distance.

Property of the Week

Apartment offers fabulous sea views across Torbay to Berry Head

Nikki Belso

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Aerial view of Torquay harbour

Jim Parker: Dave on the warpath again as 'majority lose out to minority'...

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Young girl with brown pony

Brooke and her band of little helpers walk tall for crisis-hit pony club

Jim Parker

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Scenic view of Cockington Country Park

Cockington - our Naturally Inspiring country park!

Jim Parker

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We are hoping to be flash-mobbing again.

Light at the end of the tunnel as lockdown is lifted

Marianne Parker community builder for Wellswood

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Group of cyclists with helmets on charity bike ride

Chad's charity fund-raising target was £500 - now it's more than £3,800

Jim Parker

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Goal celebrations for Danny Wright of Torquay United

Torquay United

Danny Wright: 'I couldn't have asked for a better return'

Dave Thomas

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Barry Chandler and Veronika Valigurska, of Torquay Museum, with The Alphington Ponies back on The Strand.

Coronavirus

Museum takes historic images to Torbay streets

Nikki Belso

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Portrait of barber

Tom is simply a cut above the rest

Jim Parker

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