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Hotel guests evacuated due to Christmas Eve kitchen fire

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said 10 fire engines were called to the Headland Hotel in Torquay just after 10pm on Saturday December 24

Evening Standard

Fawlty Towers script featuring deleted 'sex scene' to fetch £12,000 at auction

Daily Mirror

Hi-De-Hi! star Ruth Madoc's tragic last post before death as celeb pals lead tributes

Hi-De-Hi! legend Ruth Madoc shared her final post after had been forced to quit a pantomime role in Torquay, Devon due to an accident – days before she died in hospital

Daily Mirror

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Man faces court on attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing police officer in Torquay

A man has faced court after being charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a police officer in Torquay, south-west of Melbourne.

ABC News

Man charged over police officer stabbing

A Victorian man, 49, has been charged with attempted murder and the assault of an emergency service worker after a police officer was stabbed at Torquay.

AAP

Lost cat reunited with family six years after jumping out of window - 'it's incredible'

Joanna Farmer and her husband Nik searched for pet cat Jimi Hendrix since August 2016 when he escaped from a friend's open window in Torquay, and they've now been reunited with the feline after six years

Daily Mirror

Wedding ends in chaos as cannabis-spiked cupcakes leave gran 'grey' and unconscious

The guest in her 60s became "grey in colour" and was rushed to hospital after eating cupcakes that had been unknowingly spiked with cannabis at a wedding in Torquay, Devon

Daily Mirror

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Tiny puppy who weighs less than a bag of sugar desperate for help to survive

Gables Cats and Dogs Home is pleading with members of the public to donate and help save the life of one of their newest rescue puppies, who was saved from a horrific farm in Torquay

Daily Mirror

Over 90 abandoned dogs infested with fleas and worms rescued from home

The neglected dogs were discovered in a house in Torquay severely malnourished, covered in faeces and infested with fleas and worms. They are currently being cared for by rescue centres across Devon and Cornwall.

Daily Record

'Deadly venomous' sea snake washes ashore as reptile expert issues warning to public

A "deadly venomous" adult olive-headed sea snake has washed ashore in Torquay, Queensland, with snake catcher Drew Godfrey warning people never to approach them

Daily Mirror

Person dies in Babbacombe Cliff Railway accident

It has been described as an "industrial accident"

Bristol Post

One dead in accident at UK seaside cliff railway popular with tourists

The unnamed victim was involved in an "industrial accident" at Babbacombe Cliff Railway in Torquay, Devon and died at the scene. The railway ferries passengers up and down the steep cliff

Daily Mirror

Investigation launched after engineer killed in tourist railway accident

The Babbacombe Cliff Railway in Torquay said the incident was not due to the operation of the 96-year-old cliffside trolley.

The Independent UK

Stagecoach horror crash had underage operator with JUST 25 hours of driving experience

Kameron Allan lost control of the vehicle on a narrow country road injuring 37 people before he was convicted in July 2021 of a single offence of careless driving

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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"

Birmingham Post

Devon drinks brand secures Woolworths Australia deal

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

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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.

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