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The Latest Breaking News from Torquay

Women's and men's Surf Coast Classics cancelled due to evolving bushfire and weather conditions, 'no identified impacts at this time' for Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Races

Warnings from Otway fire continue to cover part of original Surf Coast Classic course as temperatures surge toward 45°C

Cycling News · Jan 27

Surf Coast Classic course changed as Otways fire warnings issued for parts of original route, no alterations 'at this point' to weekend's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Races

Wednesday's women's and Thursday's men's 1.Pro race now both scheduled to start and finish in Torquay

Cycling News · Jan 26

Get your skates on: 10 of the best pop-up ice rinks in the UK

From city rooftops to seafront winter wonderlands, these are some of the best places to slide into Christmas

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

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Torquay hoteliers on 50 years of Fawlty Towers, and why Basil wouldn’t survive in world of online reviews

Decades after the BBC sitcom first aired, B&Bs in the Devon resort only occasionally lean into their association with the show

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

Coves, caves and Agatha Christie – a car-free tour along the English Riviera in Devon

Mystery, history, unbeatable views and delicious local produce await in this idyllic corner of south-west England, which can be explored by foot, ferry, steam train and bus

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

Devon residents without water to receive £200 compensation, says MP

South West Water said around 9,500 properties in the Torquay area were still affected after a pipe burst on Monday.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Truro City: after years on the road history beckons for Cornwall’s former nomads

The Tinners are back on home soil and four games away from a remarkable promotion to the fifth tier

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025

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‘It was Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe versus the world’ – Sam Welsford’s sprinting hot streak ends at the Surf Coast Classic

Team looks for revenge at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race with defending champion Laurence Pithie and Finn Fisher-Black

Cycling News · Jan 30, 2025

Tobias Lund Andresen wins charged edition of men's Surf Coast Classic

Sam Welsford second as Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe draws big target in split and attack filled Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race lead-in

Cycling News · Jan 30, 2025

Ally Wollaston claims first Women's Surf Coast Classic in Torquay

The rider from New Zealand clinches the win in new 1.1 women's race ahead of Chloe Dygert and Georgia Baker

Cycling News · Jan 29, 2025

People injured after car collides with hospital building

Officers were called to the grounds of Torbay Hospital, Torquay, at 10.50am on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Women’s Surf Coast Classic confirmed as add in to Cadel Evans Great Ocean road race lead-in for 2025

The 118km UCI 1.1 ranked women’s race added for Wednesday January 29, men to line up for 157km event from Lorne to Torquay the next day

Cycling News · Oct 22, 2024

A local’s guide to Victoria’s Surf Coast: ‘Everyone has some relationship with the ocean’

The wild stretch from Torquay to Lorne blends long coastal walks and ocean plunges with quality food and culture that rivals nearby Melbourne, says author Gill Hutchison

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2024

Biniam Girmay wins Surf Coast Classic, trumps Elia Viviani in sprint

Corbin Strong comes back from illness to take third in the lead up race to the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

Cycling News · Jan 25, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Felling of Torquay’s famous palm trees ‘pure vandalism’, say residents

Council cutting down dozens of trees on seafront of ‘English riviera’ town in Devon provokes public outcry

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2023

‘No easy fix’: Victoria’s short-term rental levy pits regional tenants against hosts

While the housing shortage is affecting numerous professions needed in the country, property owners say the 7.5% tax will not fix the problem

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

‘Usually it’s packed in August’: UK seaside towns suffer in cost of living crisis

Torquay business owners tell of struggling to pay bills as footfall drops and people cut costs

Zenger · Aug 9, 2023

Prehistoric Caves Sold For $2.5M

The public had access to Kents Cavern in Torquay, England, since the 19th century. It was formed more than 2.5 million years ago.

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The Week · Jul 7, 2023

Joker causes shark panic in Torquay

A prankster caused panic on a Torquay beach by planting a fake shark fin in the sea about 300 metres from the coast. The practical joker “went to great lengths” to carve the shape of the distinctive dorsal fin out of hardened insulation foam and paint it dark grey, said…

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023

UK town dubbed 'British version of Turkey' with amazing beaches and cheap prices

Torquay is undeniably one of Devon's most vibrant and exciting seaside towns - and it's now been dubbed the 'British Turkey', thanks to its good weather and excellent beaches

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

Brits flock to 'underrated' UK seaside town with a gorgeous beach and pretty shops

If you have exhausted Bournemouth, Torquay, Brighton and Blackpool - or you simply want somewhere with smaller crowds - then Southwold in Suffolk is the place to go

ABC News · Jun 6, 2023

Torquay business owner takes on second job as interest rates rise again

Mia De Rauch says she has "no more time to give" as she runs a video production business and works hospitality shifts to keep up with increasing mortgage repayments and bills.

Daily Mirror · May 29, 2023

Incredible moment 50 dolphins swim around boat at picturesque UK tourist hotspot

Fisherman Tristan Northway managed to capture impressive photos of a pod of dolphins surrounding his trawler in Torquay, Devon, in a a 'scene never seen before'

Birmingham Post · May 12, 2023

Devon visitor attraction, billed as UK's 'oldest home', up for sale

Kents Cavern in Torquay has been owned by the same family since 1903

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

Wrexham set to inflict more 'heartbreak' after classy message from Rob McElhenney

Wrexham's final National League game before their promotion to the English Football League will take place at Plainmoor on Saturday - as they take on struggling Torquay

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