West Country Torquay

Torquay United's new head coach says he was impressed by the players during his first training session.

Gary Owers who was appointed yesterday says he expects the Gulls to climb the National League table.

United are currently bottom and without a league win this season but Owers is confident that they can avoid relegation.

Devon and Cornwall Police are still trying to identify a woman whose body they found at Torquay seafront.

Police say they are still investigating the circumstances of the death.

The seafront road was closed earlier this morning but has now been reopened.

• Woman's body pulled from sea at Torquay

The body of a woman has been pulled from the sea at Torquay seafront.

The main seafront road was closed by police early this morning.

The road has since been reopened but the pavement remains closed off.

Police have confirmed that a woman's body had been found.

The Torbay inshore lifeboat and coastguard search and rescue are also involved in the operation.

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The search for a new manager for Torquay United Football Club continues.

So far, the club has had around 65 applicants.

There is currently no date set for a new appointment, but they are hoping to name new boss within a week.

Britain's Got Talent auditions will be taking place in Torquay today, Wednesday 9 August, for a second year.

Locals are invited to show off their talent for a chance to get onto the big stage on the hit ITV show.

Auditions are set to begin at 6pm at the Cinnabar Pub, with under 16s only being allowed to participate if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.