Torquay

Police appeal to trace wanted man

Police in Torbay have issued a photograph of a man who is wanted for recall to prison. They are actively looking for Gary Ward, 32 years old, from Torquay who is wanted for recall to prison after breaching his prison licence conditions. Ward is described as a white male, 32 years of age, 5’ 9” or slim build with short black hair. Ward, who was convicted of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, is believed to be in the Exeter area. He also has links to Torbay and Ilfracombe. Officers are proactively following a number of lines of enquiry to ascertain his whereabouts and intend to arrest him...

Have you seen Katie Alexander?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/06/2014 - 3:31pm

Katie Alexander is from Brixham and was last seen at Petitor Road in Torquay at around 9.40pm on Sunday 5 October.

Katie is white, of slim build, 5”2 tall, short straight red hair and has blue eyes.

She was believed to be wearing a white sweater, blue jeans, white and blue trainers with a red flash, and also possibly also carrying a pale grey hoodie.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen Katie or knows of her whereabouts to contact Police on 101, quoting reference 827 05/10/14.

Stagecoach celebrates a golden year

Stagecoach South West celebrated the first anniversary of its flagship luxury Stagecoach Gold bus service, which connects Plymouth to the English Riviera on Tuesday (30 September).

Such is the success of this premium bus route that, in May of this year, Stagecoach responded to customer demand by doubling the frequency of buses between Plymouth and Torquay. Buses now run every 30 minutes, Mondays to Saturdays and up to every hour on Sundays.

In addition, commuters now benefit from a pre-9am arrival into Torquay and the last departure from Plymouth leaves at 10.30pm,...

Wet and wild fun at Splashdown Quaywest

If you’re looking for a wet and wild fun-filled day out then Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton is, without a doubt, the place to head for.

I took my son Sam and his friend Charlie, both 10, for the day recently, and they had had an absolutely fantastic time.

The park offers eight flume rides including the Devil’s Drop - a heart-stopping ride for thrill seekers, the Wild Kamikaze, Tumbling Tyres and The Screamer. For younger children there’s the Submarine Splash and Tiddler fun pool.

Sam and Charlie’s favourite ride of all was the Tumbling Tyres.

While I didn’t...

Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS

Event Date: 
18/08/2014 - 7:30pm to 30/08/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Princess Theatre, Torquay

Based on T.S Eliot’s ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record- breaking adaptation CATS is directed by Trevor Nunn, with choreography by Gillian Lynne and set and costume design by John Napier. Re-creating the direction and choreography for the tour is Chrissie Cartwright. Including one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical scores, spectacular set design, extraordinary costumes and stunning choreography, CATS is a uniquely magical musical.

On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy,...

Road closures for link road work

Another major lift is planned to take place at the South Devon Link Road site this weekend, as the next set of bridge beams are lifted into place.

On Thursday night (21 August) a large crane will begin to lift a series of steel bridge beams, measuring up to 30 metres long, into position at Hamelin Way, Torquay. This operation will take place over three nights with a fourth night, Sunday 24 August, being available as a contingency.

The beams, each weighing up to 40 tonnes, will form part of the construction of Torbay Ring Road Underbridge, Structure 34 and will span the...

Live Pro Wrestling star Raven

Event Date: 
02/08/2014 - 5:45pm to 8:45pm
Venue: 
Torquay Town Hall

Pro Wrestling pride is bringing it's own unique brand of adrenaline fuelled family friendly entertainment to Torquay Town Hall: and this time they're bringing with them RAVEN! Raven has appeared all over the world for WWE, WCW, ECW, TNA, ROH & more... now he will be joining the superstars of Pro Wrestling Pride live for one night only at Torquay Town Hall Saturday August 2nd.

RAVEN will not be appearing for any other company during his time in the UK and has informed us that this may be his very last tour of the country! So for all you fans out there this really is a...

Jim Davidson OBE comes to Devon

Event Date: 
28/07/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Princess Theatre, Torquay

Jim Davidson OBE has secured hoards of fans throughout his long standing career as a comedian, and through his recent stint on Celebrity Big Brother. On Monday 28 July he is bound to gain even more when he'll be telling it like it is at the Princess Theatre in Torquay.

The Express on Sunday have said of Davidson: "Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel. The audience could have stayed all night,he speaks with a rare honesty".

Davidson will appear at the Princess Theatre at 7.30pm on Monday 28 July.

Visit http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/jim-davidson-2/princess-...

Curiosity Fair, St Marychurch, Torquay

Event Date: 
28/06/2014 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Tudors, St Marychurch, Torquay

The Curiosity Fair at Tudors is an all-new event over three floors of a beautiful Tudor style building in Fore Street, St Marychurch on Saturday 28th June.

It will be a feast of curious objects that will ignite your imagination and tease your senses. The day starts at 10am until 4pm, will include antiques, arts, crafts, entertainment, food and drink and is FREE entry. 


Please bring your own curiosity! Curiosity killed the cat, but knowing bought him back. Do you have an antique or a family heirloom that you would like an expert to view? Slake your curiosity and get some...

Reach Out Tour

Event Date: 
16/08/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Princess Theatre, Torquay

Celebrating 50 years of UK number one hit singles, the Magic of Motown brings its brand-new 2014 Reach Out Tour to the Princess Theatre, Torquay.

Classic hits from the Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and The Supremes are packed into the two-hour spectacular.

“As well as dazzling dance moves and glittering costumes galore,” says show producer Michael. “the elusive, authentic sound of Motown is recreated by our incredible Magic of Motown band.”

The Reach Out Tour comes to the Princess Theatre, Torquay on Saturday 16th...

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