Mr Patel – the ‘terrorist’ who died in Torquay
"I am very sorry for what I have done here, but this is the place. I had to be here to carry out the deed. The money for food is on the table. To the chef, the food was magnificent. Fit for the go…
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Olly Murs Powderham concert cancelled
The Olly Murs Powderham Castle concert has been cancelled. The promoter of the concert, Stephen C. & Associates has gone into liquidation. Fans have been left worried they may not get a website.…
New challenge for fastest blind man on earth
On Wednesday 19 July, 11:30am and 1pm, blind legend Mike Newman will be attempting his latest challenge – to become the first blind person to take an F1 Powerboat at over 100mph. The speedboat will be…
Police investigate after skulls found in carrier bags
Police are making enquiries after two skulls were found in carrier bags yesterday, 17th July. The first skull was found by builders in Totnes with another found on the banks of the River Dart. The s…
Bin the knife: Knife amnesty week begins
From today, 17th July, members of the public can dispose of unwanted bladed items, such as knives, swords and unwanted collectables without fear of prosecution. Devon and Cornwall Police is supportin…
Man arrested following death of teenage girl
A man has been arrested following the death of a teenage girl at the weekend. Jacob Khanlarian, aged 20, from Newton Abbot, has been charged with two counts of supply of a controlled d…
Woman with knife arrested after being rescued from ledge by fire crews
A woman has been arrested today, 16th July after police were called to Fore Street, Kingsbridge to reports of a woman on the ledge of a building. Police were called to the incident at around 3.20pm. …
Appeal for information after tragic death of teenager
Police have appealed to the public for information after the tragic death of a teenager this weekend after taking an unknown substance. A 15 year old girl died and two others, who are believed to hav…
Youths arrested in Brixham for weapon and drugs offences
Eight youths were arrested in Brixham on Friday night, 14th July after police received intelligence that a group were heading to Brixham Hap'Nin intent on causing trouble. The Youths, not from the to…
Firefighters at scene of fire by railway line
The fire service was called to a report of a fire in the open at Long Wood near Kingswear at around 4.50pm today, 15th July. The incident is on-going with firefighters at the scene. All trains on t…
Park cordoned off in Newton Abbot after teenage girl dies
Update: Police appeal for information: A teenage girl has died in hospital this morning, 15th July after apparently taken an unknown substance. The teenager had been in Bakers Park, Newton Abb…
The Palace Theatre – a bright new future
Discussions are now underway to raise the curtains on a new future for Paignton’s 107 year-old theatre following Torbay Council’s decision to work with a new Community Interest Company (CIC). Formal …
Cockington Lakes Restoration Recognised for ICE Community Award
Last Friday at an elegant awards ceremony at Bristol’s Science Museum, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West announced the winners of its Civil Engineering Awards 2017. Despite the many …
Torquay Police respond to comments following police car fire
Police in Torquay have responded to comments on social media following a fire which destroyed a police car on the A38 this morning, 13th July. The incident happened around 10.30am, fortunately no one…