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How music has helped the nation in lockdown

Egg farmer finds that playing music to hens reduces stress levels

Music

Tamla Thornton

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In previous columns, I've touched on the topic of the value of music to society, communities and our wellbeing, a contested subject when faced with an ongoing global catastrophe. Communities around the world have turned to music throughout the...

Andrew Poppett welcoming a customer back to Vospers Torbay Peugeot.

It feels great to be fully open again - staying safe and following the...

Peter Vosper Chairman, Vospers Group

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An aerial shot showcasing the complex mosaic of interconnected habitats that make up Westerland Valley.

Environment News

Growing a new future, one logo at a time!

Christopher Smith Groundwork South

Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth.

Prince Philip

Dartmouth - where love blossomed for Queen and Duke of Edinburgh

Stephen Coombes

Herbert Whitley, founder of Paignton Zoo

Herbert Whitley fulfilled earlier vision of a zoo when opening Paignton...

Ian Handford Torbay Civic Society

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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Amelia Griffiths seaweed collected in Torbay.

Heritage

Amelia Griffiths, Torbay’s forgotten female scientist

Clare Howe

An electric Nissan Leaf being charged

Great fuel debate - the case for diesel

Paul Jolly

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A view of new cars on the quayside in Sheerness, Kent

March new car sales to fall to lowest level this century?

Peter Vosper Chairman, Vospers Group

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Jasper the black cat looking up from his bowl of food

Pets

Heart-warming and heart-breaking work of cat rescue

Debbie Johnson

Geoff 'Sand Man' Ward with his work.

Easter

Picture special: Easter artwork in the sand

Stephen Coombes

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's no Super Moon either!

John Stapleton Torbay Astronomical Society

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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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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Baroness Angela Burdett Coutts

Heritage

Baroness Burdett Coutts - Torbay's 'Queen of the Poor'

Veronika Valigurská Torquay Museum

Pots of different coloured paints with someone dipping a paintbrush into one of them

Property of the Week

Five ways to add value to your property

Neil Tozer Ridgewater Sales and Lettings

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Legion Cottage offers accommodation over three floors.

Property of the Week

Legion Cottage offers accommodation over three floors

Nikki Belso

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One of the steam trains that run on the Paignton to Kingswear line

Picture special: All aboard for a steam train ride

Stephen Coombes

The property is close to Paignton seafront and town centre

Property of the Week

Immaculately presented two-bedroom apartment with off-street parking and...

Nikki Belso

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Colourised portrait of Sir Richard Burton, courtesy and copyright of seriykotik1970

200 years of ‘Ruffian Dick’

Barry Chandler Torquay Museum

Boris Johnson looks like he is trying to give first-time buyers a leg up on to the property market.

Is Boris' mortgage announcement a good move for first time buyers?

Neil Tozer Ridgewater Sales and Lettings

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Boats on The River Dart at Galmpton

Picture special: Galmpton and Greenway House

Stephen Coombes

Oscar Wilde,

Oscar Wilde's letter from Torquay was evidence that sent him to prison

Ian Handford Torbay Civic Society

One of the short films on museum artefacts - The Money Box.

Torquay Museum sparkles on the small screen

Carl Smith

Golden Retriever dog, tied to a tree and waiting for its owner, the view from the cafe window

Pets

Dog theft on the rise across the country

Lee Connor

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AEL Regal started service in 1946 and ran on routes like Torquay to Teignmouth.

Nostalgia

On the buses for nostalgic look at Torbay transport

Stephen Coombes

The impressive sun room has a vaulted ceiling and sea views

Property of the Week

Bungalow offers stylish accommodation and great sea views

Nikki Belso

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The Punjab Medal from 1849

How a medal can shed light on the history of British India

Clare Howe

digital apprentice Lilly Hulse, manufacturing systems manager Mariam Zahedi and head of diversity Anne-Kathrin Altendorf

Time for females to make their mark in motor industry

Peter Vosper Chairman, Vospers Group

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A Turnstone walking along the waters edge

The friendly little bird of Preston beach

Lee Connor

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