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Torquay's incredible secrets hidden in plain sight
Torquay
Legendary characters like Oscar Wilde and Charles Darwin have called Torquay home and their stories are finally being uncovered
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Devon sheep-size reptile became extinct for sad reason
Education
In old age their growth slowed down and after losing all their teeth "then that's that"
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Easter Bank Holiday 'migration of the grockles' to Devon
Traffic & Travel
Funny clip of Bank Holiday traffic jams all the way back in 1973 - and not a dual carriageway in sight
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Devon's 'acid house' party rave cut short by police
Nostalgia
1990 was a time to remember for one particular crowd who took a party to new heights
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Faces from Exeter's Pyramids leisure centre through the years
Exeter
Images from the past two decades celebrate the Exeter venue as it has been sold for housing
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Demon huntsman with ghostly dogs 'once roamed Dartmoor'
History
A well known beauty spot on the moor is linked to terrifying tales of a creepy huntsman and his phantom pack of hounds
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The Beeching Axe: Lost and abandoned railways axed 60 years ago
Tiverton
The Beeching Axe was devastating for Devon and Cornwall and saw significant number of rural communities lose their lifeline railway line
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Barnstaple before the landmark Taw Bridge is a surreal sight
Barnstaple
Fascinating photos from the archives show the Barnstaple bypass crossing taking shape from 2005
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Torquay transformed into stunning Italian city for movie
Torquay
A royal palace is actually the Grand Hotel
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Foodeaze was Exeter's brave but doomed food hall
Exeter
It was supposed to be a sustainable 'food emporium'. Instead it is just a £1.8 million foot-note in the story of Exeter city centre.
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Medieval manuscripts including 'selfie' return to Exeter for first time in 400 years
Exeter
On loan from the world-famous Bodleian Library in Oxford, these manuscripts formed part of its founding collection of 1602 and had all originally been part of Exeter Cathedral’s impressive medieval library. E
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Life on Exeter bypass in 1969 in incredible pictures
Nostalgia
If you were heading to Devon’s south coast for their holidays, then sitting in a traffic jam was a necessary part of the journey.
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George Best and Bond girl once hung out in Devon pub
Torquay
Memories of the day footballing icon George Best played at Plainmoor - and went back to the pub with the lads
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Torquay's 'secret' giant archways designed to look like real caves
Torquay
There are still remnants of the grand house that was home to powerful families in British history
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'Galloping ghost' rumoured to haunt Devon woods
Newton Abbot
Secrets lie inside the parkland near a medieval manor house in Newton Abbot
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Baby Amanda: The heartbreaking mystery of the newborn found dead by a river
Crime
Baby 'Amanda' was found in a white sack, weighed down by a brick
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Bones of 1,500 people hidden six inches below Devon town
North Devon
"People coming into town were in danger of tripping over bones poking out of the ground"
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Distinctive Red Post near Devon border has chilling past
North Devon
The Red Post is linked to burials and it was where the bodies of crooks would be left to rot if they had been caught hiding contraband from the authorities
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Famous London landmarks born in Devon
Teignbridge
The Haytor Granite Tramway was built in 1820 by George Templer of Stover, to move granite from Haytor Down to the Stover Canal at Ventiford
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Devon and Cornwall's lost and abandoned railways
Tiverton
The Beeching Axe was devastating for Devon and Cornwall and saw significant number of rural communities lose their lifeline railway line
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Dartmoor mystery as man in suit found dead with 'condom, seeds and jar of sauce'
Dartmoor
The unidentified man, who was dressed in a suit, was found in a rural area of the moor in 1976
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Rebels once lived in trees to save two Devon rivers
Environment
The "tree-people" won, the rivers were saved for future generations, and locals are forever grateful
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MSC Napoli shipwreck disaster sparked Devon beach looting carnage
Sidmouth
The incident - 16 years ago to the day - cost £120 million and saw hundreds plunder the washed up containers
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Dartmoor's secret underground reservoir the Pimple with an outlook for miles
History
From The Pimple one can see the towering dome of Kit Hill in Cornwall and the contrasting rugged tors of western Dartmoor. But what lies beneath?
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Shatter The SilenceDevon dad's heartbreaking text to wife before walking into sea Ben Weir was described as a 'kind, gentle and caring man'
Neighbours 'in a panic' as Travellers arrive in Devon
Cullompton
The council said the legal route to disperse the travellers was under way
Live: Huge fire breaks out at South West Evri warehouse
In the News
Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at an Evri distribution centre that serves much of the South West.
Devon online pet food suppliers found to be illegal
Pets
Test purchases by Trading Standards uncovered six home-based pet food suppliers that were not legally compliant with strict rules
Serious crash closes A380 through Devon
Newton Abbot
One eyewitness has urged drivers to avoid the area after a crash near Eagle Farm in Newton Abbot
GardeningProperty expert says popular garden product could knock £2K off house valueAn expert says it can put buyers off and they may have to fork out significantly to get it removed
Travellers apologise to Devon residents but say 'we're treated like dogs'
Cullompton
A group has moved on from two Devon sports centre sites
Family subjected to shocking racism in Devon town
Ilfracombe
A brave woman’s video revealed the harsh reality of racism in Ilfracombe, sparking urgent calls for education and tolerance in the community
Torquay brothers deny stabbing man to death in street
Courts
Jack and Ben Milton have given evidence as they deny killing Aaron Parrington in Torquay
Devon mum's ordeal as opportunist takes over her bin
Tiverton
Tiverton locals are grappling with waste issues with one family now living near a 'fire and health risk' as a result
Shatter The SilenceDevon dad's heartbreaking text to wife before walking into sea Ben Weir was described as a 'kind, gentle and caring man'
Neighbours 'in a panic' as Travellers arrive in Devon
Cullompton
The council said the legal route to disperse the travellers was under way
Devon online pet food suppliers found to be illegal
Pets
Test purchases by Trading Standards uncovered six home-based pet food suppliers that were not legally compliant with strict rules
Live: Huge fire breaks out at South West Evri warehouse
In the News
Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at an Evri distribution centre that serves much of the South West.
Taunton Town 1 Torquay United 2 - Gulls are safe from relegation
Torquay United FC
National League South survival secured after Torquay's 2-1 win at Taunton
Exeter City FCAlex Hartridge on why he has chosen to leave Exeter City“Thank you so much for everything. It’s an amazing club and it’s going in the right direction, I think that’s clear to see."
Property expert says popular garden product could knock £2K off house value
Gardening
An expert says it can put buyers off and they may have to fork out significantly to get it removed
Travellers apologise to Devon residents but say 'we're treated like dogs'
Cullompton
A group has moved on from two Devon sports centre sites
Family subjected to shocking racism in Devon town
Ilfracombe
A brave woman’s video revealed the harsh reality of racism in Ilfracombe, sparking urgent calls for education and tolerance in the community
Torquay brothers deny stabbing man to death in street
Courts
Jack and Ben Milton have given evidence as they deny killing Aaron Parrington in Torquay