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‘The Delboy of motorbikes’: Oldham Athletic fans share delight as new club boss seen driving to Torquay match on bike with wife

"We love how they are heading off on Frank's motorbike, it just shows the character of the two of them. Very much down to earth and we love it"

Manchester Evening News

Devon drinks brand secures Woolworths Australia deal

Torquay-based Sea Arch Drinks produces a range of non-alcoholic spirits

Birmingham Post

Charles likens Coastguard kit to drysuit worn by James Bond

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been carrying out engagements in Torquay, Devon.

The Independent UK

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Tragic reclusive man's body lay undiscovered in bed for months and family can't be traced

David Furneaux, 52, had potentially been dead for around three months when his body was found in his flat in Torquay, Plymouth, and a post mortem failed to determine cause of death

Daily Mirror

Holidaymaker targeted by psycho 'Albert the seagull' in WEEK of hell

Care manager Mark Blaker, 58, was on holiday in Torquay, Devon in his hotel room when he constantly pestered by a seagull who would viciously peck at his room window

Daily Mirror

UK weather: Britain could enjoy hottest June ever with 32C temperatures next week

A 'Spanish plume' could make temperatures rise to 32C from Wednesday as tropical weather blows over from the continent. That would see Southend sizzling, Bournemouth baking and Torquay tingling

Daily Mirror

'Loving' girl, 11, killed after stepping out into road on way home from school

Emica Jackson-Miller, 11, from Torquay in Devon was hit by a car while crossing the road on her way home from school and died from traumatic brain injury two weeks later

Daily Mirror

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Major clean-up in marina after fire on superyacht carrying tonnes of fuel

The environment agency says contractors are trying to contain fuel aboard the sunken vessel at the marina in Torquay.

The Independent UK

Work under way to prevent pollution after burning superyacht sinks in marina

Firefighters battled to extinguish the fire for hours as it ripped through the 85ft vessel in Torquay.

The Independent UK

Superyacht carrying 8,000 litres of fuel sinks after going up in flames in Devon

Firefighters had battled to extinguish the blaze as it ripped through the 85ft vessel in Torquay.

The Independent UK

Fire on £6million superyacht as 'major incident' declared at marina

A spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Service said that five fire engines were at the marina on the afternoon of May 28 working to get the blaze under control.

Daily Record

Major fire sinks superyacht in British marina

Fire ripped through a superyacht in southwest England on Saturday, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky and eventually sinking the vessel after it briefly drifted across its marina.

Reuters

Superyacht worth £6m sinks in Torquay Harbour after setting on fire

Fire crews battled the blaze on the 85ft yacht for hours as witnesses reported minor explosions

The Guardian - UK

85ft superyacht goes up in flames

Emergency services are at the scene after an 85ft motorboat in Torquay burst into flames.

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£6million Superyacht sinks after it went up in flames at Torquay harbour

All businesses have been closed on Turquay front as the area is evacuated

Wales Online

Devon yacht fire: Huge £6million superyacht goes up in flames

'Some people are trapped on the other end of the pier and can’t get back' said witnesses at the scene in Torquay

Evening Standard

Superyacht costing £6m sinks after catching fire in Torquay

Emergency services rushed to the scene to battle the blaze after the fire service were alerted to the incident at around 11.57am

Daily Mirror

Torquay fire: £6m superyacht bursts into fireball and SINKS as 'major incident' declared

The Environment Agency fears the superyacht could spark a mini-ecological disaster as it had nearly a full tank of fuel aboard which is thought to have leaked into the sea

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How swimming pool project promises from the last federal election could plunge local councils into debt

Three years after hundreds of millions were promised for swimming pools in marginal seats, from a fund that had no application process, just three of 13 pledges are completed as local councils struggle to find money to meet shortfalls.

Birmingham Post

Demolition of empty Debenhams store part of transformation plans in Devon seaside hotspot

Public consultation has started on plans to revive a tourist hotspot left in need of TLC after the departure of Debenhams

ABC News

Melbourne's population fell during COVID-19, but it's still set to overtake Sydney

Melbourne is still forecast to become Australia's biggest city despite over 60,000 people leaving during the height of the pandemic — the biggest population drop of any capital city.

The Independent UK

Bullock hoisted to safety from swimming pool after escaping local field

Three crews from Paignton, Torquay and Exmouth Fire Stations hoisted the 600 kg bullock out of the pool using a harness.

Daily Record

Soulmates reunite 30 years on after finding stash of love letters

Kate and Guenther Baer first fell for each other while on holiday in Torquay in 1989 and started a two-year relationship, despite her living in the UK and him in Germany.

Daily Mirror

Mum devastated after finding son dead tied to bed in 'sexual misadventure'

The 48-year-old, who had carried on living with his mum following the death of his dad, was found tied to his bed in Torquay having suffocated following what is believed to have been a 'sexual misadventure'

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