19 October 1927 The Lyceum Club hears about a violent encounter with spirits in a Torquay haunted house
August 2017
An arty exploration of Devon’s English Riviera
The Tale, an immersive arts trail across Torbay this September, aims to offer a new perspective on the area. Its creator, author Philip Hoare, gives us a preview
November 2011
Humans ventured as far as Torquay more than 40,000 years ago
The early humans were pioneers who took advantage of a temporary warm spell to visit Britain during the last ice age
August 2010
Smart options for a family day out
You'd be amazed what you can pick up on a day out – geology, palaeontology, zoology, even rocket science. Here is a choice of stimulating day trips to broaden your mind
July 2009
UK holidaymakers opt for a 'staycation' in the Britain
Seaside towns, festivals and boutique hotels among the beneficiaries of growing 'staycationing' trend
April 2009
Row over palm trees unsettles English Riviera
Torbay council's spring cleaning efforts upset residents as famous palm trees are uprooted
Barton's Britain
Barton's Britain: Lyme Bay
Laura Barton and Felix Clay travel to the south coast to find oil tankers waiting for their moment
Barton's Britain
Barton's Britain: Lyme Bay
Laura Barton and Felix Clay travel to the south coast to find oil tankers waiting for their moment
January 2009
Blackpool rocked by Green goal as Gulls upset the odds
Matt Green scored the only goal of the game as non-league Torquay beat Black
August 2007
Life on the Riviera oozes sensuality and romance
It's not very rock'n'roll but since receiving his free bus pass Howard Marks has turned his attention to more genteel pleasures ... like learning to play bowls in Torquay.
July 2006
Fawlty Towers gets a four-star facelift
Despite inspiring cult TV comedy series Fawlty Towers, Hotel Gleneagles in Torbay has undergone a £1m refurbishment and plans to relaunch as a four-star boutique hotel.
