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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Meet the Torquay Bowlers going for gold in Glasgow
The England Bowls squad are off to Glasgow shortly for final preparations for the Commonwealth Games. Four of them - Natalie Melmore, Jamie Chestney, Sam Tolchard and his sister Sophie Tolchard come from the King's Club in Torquay.
Such domination by one club is unprecedented, and as John Andrews reports, they're all very young.
Man rescued after 80ft fall down cliffs
A man was rescued after falling 80 feet down cliffs near Torquay, this morning.
Coastguards had to hoist the injured man up the cliffs by rope just below Ilsham Marine Drive. The 33-year-old suffered serious leg, shoulder and head injuries.
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Squirrel bites swimmer after getting into leisure centre pool in Torquay
A squirrel sparked panic today after it dashed into a busy leisure centre before leaping in the pool and biting a swimmer on the finger. The rodent (similar to the one pictured above) ran inside the Riviera Centre in Torquay, Devon, before heading towards the pool area.
When lifeguards tried to coax him out the creature leapt into the water and paddled around the deep end for several minutes. A swimmer tried to fish the squirrel out of the water but was bitten on the finger before then animal scampered off through a fire exit.
Jacquie Lovett, swimming instructor at the Waves Leisure Pool, said: "I came in to do a lesson and was told by the lifeguards that there was a squirrel on top of the wave chamber.
"The squirrel then decided to run out. One of the lifeguards tried to chase it out and it went into the curtain. Then it jumped into the swimming pool."
"It was doing a few strokes, going under the water and then coming up for air. It looked like a drowned rat."
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.
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.
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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."
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.
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