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Remembering Merchant Navy at Paignton war memorial

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Remembering Merchant Navy at Paignton war memorial

Members of the Paignton Branch of the Royal British Legion, along with The Merchant Navy and Royal British Legion Newton Abbot Standards gathered to remember the Merchant Navy at the war memorial in Paignton. The Merchant Navy can trace its origins ...

11 Sept 2023 at 15:00

Remembering those lost in the 'Forgotten War'

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Remembering those lost in the 'Forgotten War'

Often referred to as The forgotten war' the Korean War of 1950 – 1953 is generally considered to be an American affair, not least because the Americans, who led the coalition, suffered 37,000 killed and over 100,000 injured, many seriously. ...

06 Aug 2023 at 13:00

Remembering those lost fighting the war in Far East

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Remembering those lost fighting the war in Far East

It took place in the Memorial Garden on August 15 to commemorate the end of the war in the Far East with Japan's surrender to the Allies. It was dedicated to those who fought in the Burma Campaign and all those who served and suffered in ...

06 Sept 2023 at 09:00

Torbay MP invites PM Rishi to 'come on down'

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Torbay MP invites PM Rishi to 'come on down'

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has been asked to step in and speed up long-awaited plans to regenerate Torbay’s ailing town centres. That could include more support from the government, as well as changing planning regulations to encourage ...

15 Sept 2023 at 15:34

Poppy Appeal boost for Paignton RBL

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Poppy Appeal boost for Paignton RBL

The Paignton Branch of The Royal British Legion have been given a boost for their Poppy Appeal this year. Youngsters from the 15 Army Cadet joined members of the branch at their gazebo in the town to help with the collection for the ...

09 Nov 2023 at 13:01

'Our Dad's Army will never be forgotten'

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'Our Dad's Army will never be forgotten'

Members of Paignton Royal British Legion joined with members of Torquay branch, Royal Navy Association, Royal Artillery Association and the Air Training Corp, together with local dignitaries, including Torbay MP Kevin Foster and ...

19 Aug 2023 at 13:00

Lotto winner Jonathan looking forward to flying high

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Lotto winner Jonathan looking forward to flying high

Jonathan Parr is celebrating an unexpected triumph after his lucky numbers were drawn out for the top prize in the Brixham Lottery 2023. Jonathan will now get to enjoy the wonderful experience of a flight in a World War II ...

28 Aug 2023 at 15:00

RBL stands in tribute to those lost in major post-war conflicts

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RBL stands in tribute to those lost in major post-war conflicts

Members of the Paignton Branch Royal British Legion have commemorated two major operations which occurred after the end of the Second World War but involved British and Commonwealth forces. They stood in memory of those ...

25 Jul 2023 at 07:00

Torquay's Royal British Legion pays tribute to 'dear friend' after sudden death of chairman

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Torquay's Royal British Legion pays tribute to 'dear friend' after sudden death of chairman

Torquay's Royal British Legion has been stunned by the sudden death of its chairman. David Flatman played a big part in the rejuvenation of the branch after the pandemic. He served with the British Army of the Rhine in ...

21 Jan 2024 at 17:00

Torquay pays tribute to Dunkirk and Normandy heroes

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Torquay pays tribute to Dunkirk and Normandy heroes

Those who gave their lives at Dunkirk and Normandy during World War Two have been remembered. Veterans erected two memorials at Torre Abbey in Torquay in permanent memory of their comrades who never returned to ensure ...

16 Jul 2025 at 16:14

New Chaplin for Paignton Royal British Legion

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New Chaplin for Paignton Royal British Legion

Members joined the congregation at Paignton Parish Church for their Sunday morning service. At the end of the service, before the final blessing, Paignton parish priest Father Neil Knox was inaugurated as the Chaplin....

08 Oct 2023 at 09:00

Paignton seafront parade and day of celebration for Armed Forces Day

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Paignton seafront parade and day of celebration for Armed Forces Day

Torbay paid tribute to members of the Armed Forces past, present and future with a Paignton seafront parade. Torbay Armed Forces Day was held on Paignton Green and, for the third year, the event was run by the ...

26 Jun 2023 at 08:20

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