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Homecoming of hero killed 'doing something he loved'

Homecoming of hero killed 'doing something he loved'

THE family of fallen war hero Corporal Stephen Thompson (right) laid red roses on the hearse carrying his body during an emotional and public...

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Shock as care home residents forced to move out

Shock as care home residents forced to move out

ELDERLY dementia patients have been forced from their home after safety fears were raised at a Bay care home. Residents at Arlington...

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'Remember me, sir?' John's message for the Prince

'Remember me, sir?' John's message for the Prince

THE Queen and Prince Philip arrived at Dartington to be met by crowds of cheering, flag waving schoolchildren — along with a pair...

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Drug dealers remanded in custody after admitting supplying heroin

TWO drug dealers arrested during police raids in Paignton pleaded guilty at Torbay Magistrates' Court to supplying heroin. Hugh Connolly and Mary Casey, both of Foxhole Road in Paignton,...


Care home investigation after 'mistreated' claim

Care home investigation after 'mistreated' claim

A TORBAY care home has been investigated after allegations clients were mistreated. But Torbay Care Trust has refused to reveal details...

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Warning as hoax callers target Sky television viewers

SUBSCRIBERS to Sky television are being urged to look out for a scam doing the rounds. Hoax callers are claiming a reduction in Sky box insurance to the satellite service's customers. But...

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Plans for glass-fronted fish restaurant unveiled

Plans for glass-fronted fish restaurant unveiled

THE first official pictures of a controversial fish restaurant planned for Babbacombe Downs have been revealed. The artist's impression...

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Concern at 'overwhelming presence' of art centre plan

Concern at 'overwhelming presence' of art centre plan

FEARS have been raised a vision for a new arts centre will have an 'overwhelming presence' on Teignmouth's seafront. English Heritage...

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News in brief

A FORMER MI6 spy accused of stealing secret files on intelligence gathering and then offering to sell them remains in custody while his lawyers seek security clearance to speak to him. ...


Cafe owner tells residents: 'We won't disturb you'

Cafe owner tells residents: 'We won't disturb you'

THE owner of a beach cafe described by one objector as a potential 'mini-Glastonbury' has reassured local residents he won't disturb...

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Murder victim's ex-partner in £20k benefits fraud

Murder victim's ex-partner in £20k benefits fraud

THE former partner of murdered Stephen Price will be sentenced for a £20,000 benefit fraud spanning three years in April. Jane...

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United press on without Barnes

United press on without Barnes

SCOTT Rendell and Elliot Benyon both have a chance to force their way back into Torquay United's starting line-up for the visit of Crewe Alexandra tomorrow (3pm).

On-loan striker Ashley Barnes' six-game spell with the Gulls ended yesterday when he was recalled by Plymouth Argyle.

But with Rendell fighting fit again after recovering...

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Dario's getting it sorted at Crewe

AFTER RELEGATION last year, and the sacking of manager Gudjon Thordarson, this has been a season of reconstruction for Crewe Alexandra. And there's nobody better to handle a job like that...

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Crewe player to watch - Ashley Westwood

Crewe player to watch - Ashley Westwood

HE'S ONLY 19 and, at 5ft 9in tall, there's not that much of him, but Ashley Westwood could have a big future. Westwood, who can play at...

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Several clubs benefit from Clyst's demise

Several clubs benefit  from Clyst's demise

COULD the withdrawal of Clyst Rovers in the Premier Division signal the start of better times for Teignmouth in Division One (East) of...

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Banana Bunch slip up

BANANA BUNCH suffered their second defeat of the season in the Premier last week, going down 4-3 to Three Lions due to a brace apiece from Jamie Bonner and Dexter Allsworth, writes Lester...

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Blues master Peter headlines at Ashburton

ONE of the best-known names in British rock music will be on stage at a South Devon festival in May.

Peter Green (pictured) , the founder of Fleetwood Mac, will headline the Ashburton Blues Festival on Saturday, May 29.

Green, who wrote such classics as Albatross, Black Magic Woman, Oh Well and Man of the World, was...

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Lesser-known songs create best moments

Lesser-known songs create best moments

IAN Anderson and his band were preaching to the converted at a packed Princess Theatre. Fans enjoyed the musical journey through the...

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Star's tribute to friend Billie

Star's tribute to friend Billie

"SHE was an absolute one-off," said entertainer Gary Wilmot on the life of fellow entertainer Billie George, who died in South Devon...

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