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Torquay United reach play-off semi-finals
Great news for our beloved Gulls! Torquay United have secured a home play-off semi-final match right here in Torquay after a fantastic season. Let's get behind them as they aim for promotion!
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Great news for our beloved Gulls! Torquay United have secured a home play-off semi-final match right here in Torquay after a fantastic season. Let's get behind them as they aim for promotion!
'Our priority must be to protect the public'
Big news for the Gulls! Torquay United are gearing up for a massive match this Saturday against Tonbridge Angels, and the atmosphere here in Torquay is buzzing with excitement. It's all about those play-offs, and our lads are ready to give it their all!
'Denying residents a say at a public meeting is a smack in the face'
Police launched a 999 appeal to the public
'All of these projects deserve funding'
Oh dear, it sounds like a tough match for our beloved Torquay United at the weekend. Manager Jimmy Ball felt the lads struggled with the pressure in that 2-1 loss against Hemel Hempstead Town. Let's hope they bounce back stronger for the next fixture!
It was the first time the British comedy legend had been to South Devon since 1971, when he experienced the 'astonishing' rudeness of hotelier Donald Sinclair which inspired Fawlty Towers
Get ready, Torquay! The legendary John Cleese himself is gracing our Princess Theatre for the grand opening of Fawlty Towers The Play. He's even been chatting with our very own BBC Radio Devon, so expect a proper local buzz around this exciting event!
Police took action after complaints from residents and businesses
The derelict hotel was destroyed after two fires within 48 hours
It has been empty for nearly a decade, though developers are still committed
Oh dear, it's so sad to hear that the old Sherwood Hotel on the seafront has been so badly damaged by fire. Our emergency services were battling the blaze for hours, and it's now understood the fire was deliberate.
See inside and out. 'Amazing work from brave firefighters, I have always been so proud of the work they do'
They both happened this weekend and police are asking for help
Fire crews from 14 stations from two counties have attended, as well as police
A road near the seafront was closed for several hours
Road closures were put in place as emergency services attended the blaze
It is the second fire this weekend in the empty building, and traffic is queuing along the seafront as fire crews tackle the blaze
It's been a magnet for anti-social behaviour