Torquay makes list of top 10 best places to visit
The seaside town of Torquay has made the Top 3 in a list of the best places to visit in the UK.
Step forward for South Devon Link Road
Work on the South Devon Link Road has taken a major step forward with the demolition of railway bridge to make way for the new road.
Young Gulls fans get an early Christmas present
Torquay United's players have been spending some time with the club's young supporters this week.
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Torquay makes list of top 10 best places to visit
The seaside town of Torquay has made the Top 3 in a list of the best places to visit in the UK.
Read the full storyUKIP party conference held in Torquay
by Bob ConstantineUKIP is holding its spring conference in Torquay. Hundreds of delegates have descended on the town amid intense media attention. The party has the South West firmly in its sights, looking to increase its presence on local councils and the number of seats it holds in the European Parliament.
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UKIP Conference in Torquay
UKIP's Spring conference takes place in Torquay today. It's the second time the seaside town has played host to the anti-EU party. It was last held there in 2011. Leader Nigel Farage will follow the conference with a free public meeting on Saturday.
Major search for missing Torquay man
The coastguard and the Devon and Cornwall police helicopter have been out searching for a man from Torquay who has been missing since Wednesday evening.
David Facey, who is 55, was last seen in Windsor Close. Police say they are increasingly worried for his welfare.
Torquay United vs Bury postponed
Torquay United's League Two match with Bury at Plainmoor has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
Referee Dave Phillips carried out his first inspection at 9am and then looked again at midday, deciding the surface was not safe for the players.
6 hour siege in Torquay
A man ahas been arrested after a six-hour siege in Torquay, Devon. Police were called to a disturbance at 2am where a man was refusing to drop a knife and barricaded himself inside. Police eventually stormed the house just before 8am.
– Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman"Due to the nature of the weapon firearms officers were authorised to contain the male and negotiations began with him.
"The incident ended at 7.50am when police were able to enter the property and detain him.
"He was under the influence of some substance and taken to hospital for treatment."
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Step forward for South Devon Link Road
Work on the South Devon Link Road has taken a major step forward with the demolition of railway bridge to make way for the new road.
Read the full storyFull report: cycling and running for 24 hours non-stop
by Bob CruwysA fitness instructor in Torquay is tonight taking on a tough test of endurance - a full 24 hours of running and cycling. Glen Bevan set off at 10 o'clock this morning and will be continuing his duathlon right through the night.
Young Gulls fans get an early Christmas present
Torquay United's players have been spending some time with the club's young supporters this week.
Read the full storyInquest into death of Izzy Dix
An inquest begins in Torquay later today into the death of a school girl from Brixham.
14 year old Izzy Dix was found hanged at her home in September. It's thought she took her own life after being bullied at school and online.
Her death led to calls for the Ask.fm website she used to be shut down.
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