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Herald Express
Protesters claim wildlife haven under threat from drainage work at housing development
PROTESTERS gathered at a building site on the outskirts of Newton Abbot last week as the battle continued to save an important wildlife refuge.
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May 07, 2025
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Top teams join air show regulars for three days of flying excellence
WITH four weeks until the English Riviera Airshow, the full display line-up has been announced.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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‘We have to deliver success’ says Westcott in wake of play-off loss
A chat about what comes next with the co-chairman
5 min |
May 07, 2025
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Deer leaps from cliff to escape dog
A DEER jumped off a cliff in South Devon after being chased by a dog that was off the lead.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Driver jailed for string of offences
A DANGEROUS driver has been jailed after pleading guilty to multiple driving offences in Devon.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Gulls come up short with Boreham the better team
TORQUAY United will be playing National League South football again next season after they were beaten 1-0 at home by Boreham Wood in their play-off semi-final.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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Farm shop closes and blames tough trading conditions
A TORBAY farm shop is closing - blaming tough economic conditions and rising costs.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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Many positives to take from Torquay United turnaround
So near, but yet so far for Torquay United.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Community-minded Isobel honoured with special award
A PUPIL from Brixham College has been recognised for her exceptional commitment to community service, receiving a prestigious award that celebrates leadership, resilience and a lot of tree planting.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Lib Dems and Reform make big gains in election
MASSIVE power-shift has ended a 16-year Conservative reign at County Hall, with the Liberal Democrats becoming the largest single party ahead of second-placed Reform UK.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Walk this way...
AS I walked through the forest I suddenly heard a heavenly chorus that seemed for a split second to be putting me on the path to cloud nine.
4 min |
May 07, 2025
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Global response to the dollar's weaponisation
LAST week, I covered how the dollar was used las a weapon and ‘geopolitical tool of compliance, punishment and hierarchy’, and this week I'll turn to the exodus which followed and is following.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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Henry's near miss just before the end
A WAR veteran whose ship was narrowly missed by a torpedo just days before VE Day says he is frightened, as he can see a world war erupting once again.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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Delays expected for gas pipe works
MOTORISTS have been warned of lengthy road closures while work to upgrade gas pipes in The Triangle area of Teignmouth is carried out.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Factories see biggest drop in export orders since pandemic
UK FACTORIES have seen the biggest drop in export orders since the start of the pandemic, with demand from the US, Europe and China waning amid global uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs, a new survey shows.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Focus now on how county council will be run
THE Liberal Democrats have hailed their rise to become the biggest party in County Hall, overturning 16 years of Conservative rule, in a shake-up at County Hall, where 40 of the 60 members were Tory prior to the election, a number which has now dropped to seven.
3 min |
May 07, 2025
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EXCEPTIONAL BARN CONVERSION
Effortlessly combining traditional charm and modern convenience, The Spinney is an exceptional limestone barn conversion lying within a tranquil Conservation Area in the village of Churston, near Brixham.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Staff fear for future after pizza chain closes 13 branches
PIZZA franchise Papa John's has closed 13 branches across the South West.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Discovery day guides bay’s path to child-friendly status
CHILDREN and young people and partners from across the public, private, voluntary and community sectors joined forces with Torbay Council as part of the bay’s work with The UK Committee for Unicef towards becoming a child-friendly community.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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Two-tier society fears with move to cashless transactions
BUSINESSES may need to be forced to accept coins and banknotes, to make sure the UK does not “sleepwalk” into a loss of cash acceptance for those who rely on it, the Treasury Committee has warned.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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If Agatha cannot lure big spenders to bay, who will?
I AM glad to read Alan Payling (Overegging the pudding with new tribute building, letters, April 30) shares my scepticism that Agatha Christie is a large enough draw to underpin the restored Pavilion, as the council seems to believe.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Suspected sewage spill turns out to be naturally-occurring algae bloom
CONCERNED residents in Elberry Cove between Brixham and Paignton who spotted what they believed to be sewage in the bay have no cause for alarm.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Ceremony to remember port’s fishermen tragically lost at sea
A CEREMONY to mark the second National Fishing Remembrance Day will be held in Brixham on Sunday.
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May 07, 2025
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Paignton start new Premier season with defeat of Sidmouth
PAIGNTON defeated Sidmouth by four wickets on the Fortfield in their first game of the new Devon County League Premier Division season.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Does rise of Reform signal true political shift or just protest?
T'S all change at Devon County Council following the latest local elections, with the Liberal Democrats now the largest party by some margin and the Greens doubling their number of councillors.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
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Council paying £22.8m a year in loan interest
MORE than £65 million borrowed by Devon County Council still has 34 years left before it needs to be paid off.
2 min |
May 07, 2025
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CALIFORNIA SCHEMING...
With vivid colours and big impact, Californian lilac is a dream in spring
2 min |
April 30, 2025
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Too much screen time leads to short-sightedness
PARENTS are being urged to look out for early signs of myopia short-sightedness in their children.
1 min |
April 30, 2025
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Brazen fly-tippers dump, burn rubbish
GARDEN waste, building materials and old sheds have been dumped and burned along a public pathway near the sea wall at Clay Park, Beesands, prompting environmental concerns and frustration.
1 min |
April 30, 2025
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Accusations developer overstepped as anger mounts at demolition of 'protected' building
WORK on a controversial development in Torquay has been halted amid claims the developer has gone too far.
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