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First time novelist Bob overcame self-sabotage to turn schoolboy fantasy into reality
AT first glance Torquay writer Bob Fairbrother might seem the quiet, contemplative type - more likely to be found sketching notes in a café than commanding attention in the spotlight.
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Children's services 'remain poor' but are more stable
A NATIONAL watchdog says Devon's children's services are still inadequate and youngsters are at risk of harm, in a blow to county officials hoping for an improved assessment.
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Devon ‘architects of own failure’ in Trophy defeat by Berkshire
DEVON’S hopes ofa place in the last eight of the National Counties Trophy were dashed by a two-wicket defeat by Berkshire in a last-over nail-bitter on the Blundell's School Ground.
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Controlling man made partner's life a misery
An attention-seeking boyfriend who went on a wild spree of offending in Torquay has been described as behaving \"like an oversized toddler\".
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Accusations of racism at meeting to elect mayor
ACCUSATIONS of racism have marred a meeting to elect Torbay’s civic mayor and deputy.
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May 21, 2025
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Work begins to transform historic cinema into vibrant creative centre
THE long-awaited transformation of the historic Paignton Picture House is now under way, marking a significant milestone in efforts to restore one of the UK's oldest purpose-built cinemas.
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Ex-mayor and town crier 'will be greatly missed'
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Newton Abbot town crier and mayor who \"always raised a smile\".
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Fall in recruitment ‘an opportunity for South West firms’
HIRING conditions across the South of England continued to weaken at the start of the second quarter, according to the latest Report on Jobs: South of England from accountants KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC UK).
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Rails and ales festival back for late May bank holiday weekend
SOUTH Devon Railway's 'rails and ales' festival is back for the month's second bank holiday weekend, May 23-26.
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May 21, 2025
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PINK PONY CLUB
CHLOE GOVAN GOES ON A RIVER CRUISE FULL OF ROSE HUES AND ANIMAL MAGIC IN CAMARGUE, SOUTHERN FRANCE
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
SOUND AND VISION
MAKE SOME NOISE FOR THE CHEEKY NEW ELECTRIC ABARTH SCORPIONISSIMA
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Tax-free saving doesn't have to be taxing
FINANCIAL EXPERTS EXPLAIN EXACTLY WHAT INDIVIDUAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ARE, WHO SHOULD OPEN ONE, AND WHAT THE BENEFITS ARE FOR YOU. BY SARA KEENAN
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Pray for guidance in your mission to become Christian
HELLO and welcome to Thought for the Week.
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May 21, 2025
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Skipper Ansley helps Bovey Tracey to four-wicket win over Torquay
KIPPER Seb Ansley ground out a match-winning innings that steered Bovey Tracey to a four-wicket win over Torquay & Kingskerswell.
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Look east for a European city break bargain
The Latvian capital Riga has regained its position as Europe's best value city for a short break for the first time in over a decade.
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Man jailed for historic sex abuse
A MAN who raped and sexually assaulted three children has been jailed for 27 years.
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Solar farm deal backed but critics say it 'rewards failure' by company
COUNCILLORS keen to get South West Water (SWW) to build a new solar farm in Torbay are sticking to their guns despite efforts to get them to change their minds.
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
The overlooked battleground in the new order
TRAVELLED from Amrit- sar to Dharamshala by car and decided to leave Kash- mir to another time where I could give it justice. It’s breathtaking. One week later, my host put the headlines in front of me. They are still very confusing and uncomfort- able.
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
No one hurt as car crashes through wall into shed
AN electric car crashed through a low wall and into a shed in Newton Abbot
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May 21, 2025
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Calling volunteers to help out with new events in bay
VOLUNTEERS are everywhere. Throw a stick (metaphorically speaking) at any event, and you will surely hit one.
2 min |
May 21, 2025
Herald Express
More acrimony over simple act of choosing a mayor
FOR the second year in a row, the process of choosing a mayor for Torbay has been a bone of contention.
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Wotton says he has offers in for three players
TORQUAY UNITED
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Chelsea time again
GET SET FOR A 2025 SHOW THAT WILL BE PACKED WITH UNUSUAL AND INTERESTING CONTENDERS
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May 21, 2025
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Rich history of sailing club will be marked in 90th anniversary year
A TORBAY sailing club is celebrating a remarkable 90 years of tradition, camaraderie and sport.
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May 21, 2025
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New council leader appointed as predecessor is praised by all sides
IBERAL Democrat councillor Dan Thomas is the new leader of South Hams District Council.
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May 21, 2025
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Senior officer cleared after gross misconduct probe
Deputy Chief Constable Jim Colwell was suspended in November last year
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May 21, 2025
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Half of county's waste recycled
DEVON recycles half of its 361,000 tonnes of waste, a new study has revealed.
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May 21, 2025
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Promotion is the target as Bucks turn to Cusack
BUCKLAND Athletic were quick to appoint a manager who has previously won promotion to the Southern League - after missing out on promotion in the Western League Premier Division play-offs and parting ways with their manager of three years, Dan Hart.
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May 21, 2025
Herald Express
Carnage as octopus invasion decimates shellfish species
SOME shellfish may be off restaurants' menus for some time with Tor Bay and Plymouth
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May 21, 2025
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£1m sees 'hot spot' policing continue
A SCHEME which delivered more than 26,000 hours of additional foot patrols in towns and cities across Devon and Cornwall has been extended thanks to a £1 million funding boost.
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