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Paignton is a seaside town on the coast of Tor Bay in Devon. Together with Torquay and Brixham, it forms the borough of Torbay which was created in 1998

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05:41, 18 AUG 2026
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Met Office names 18 Devon towns set for rain on Wednesday
Weather
Tuesday's downpours will continue into Wednesday as the wet week carries on
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Met Office names 19 Devon towns and cities facing heavy rain on Tuesday
Weather
After balmy sunshine last week, the south west will get drenched for a few days
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Devon mum's symptoms dismissed as 'hormones' before devastating diagnosis
Paignton
'Before I was diagnosed I was never bed-bound or severely ill but I knew something was wrong'
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Jimmy Ball expecting another 'tough game' for Torquay United
Torquay United FC
When Torquay United go to Tonbridge Angels on Saturday
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Paignton holidaymakers arrive in peak summer to 'building site'
Paignton
Authorities are pulling out all the stops to get it sorted
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Five-year-old boy pulled to safety seconds before vintage pizza van engulfed in flames
Paignton
We are absolutely devastated. As a family, we have poured our hearts and souls into this little business, and it genuinely felt like we were starting to create something really special."
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Steam train helps firefighters tackle Paignton cliff blaze
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
Elderly woman rescued by firefighters after she became trapped in her nearby home
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Historic Paignton monastery is finally sold for 1
Paignton
'Now the hard work begins'
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The 20m countdown to reshape Paignton begins
Paignton
'Our task is to listen to the community and find out what their priorities are'
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Man found on zebra crossing in Paington with serious injuries
Paignton
His injuries are thought to be life-threatening
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Dad launches genius app mapping Devon pubs with playgrounds
Pubs and bars
Alistair wants to help families find great places to go
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Major progress on 13m Paignton and Preston seafront revamps as key dates revealed
Paignton
'It's fantastic to see such positive progress being made'
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23 crabs released on Devon train safely returned to sea after 'pincer movement' rescue
Teignmouth
Staff used a 'pincer movement' to round-up the unexpected passengers
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Children given cocaine and cannabis on school bus in Torbay
Brixham
Police want to find the men pictured
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Man, 66, named following tragic death at Newton Abbot train station
Newton Abbot
He was declared deceased at the scene
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Farmers warned over suspected TikTok arson challenge
Fires
There have been dozens of deliberate fires across Devon this summer
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Man in 'hazmat suit' caught on CCTV smashing into Paignton charity shop
Paignton
Heartbreak in Paignton as intruder steals donation boxes for an animal charity
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Arson suspected in Torquay beauty spot wildfire
Fires
Trees were torched in the blaze
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Traffic clears in Paignton town centre
Paignton
The town station's level crossing had reportedly failed
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Devon crime: 19 men appear at court including violent arsonist
Courts
Full list of criminals appearing at court in Devon
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We think this is the best seaside town in Devon - do you agree?
Torquay
The team at Devon Live have put their heads together and decided that this classic seaside town is best in the region. Let us know if you agree or prefer another
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Closure orders issued after Torbay homes linked to 'drug-related activity'
Crime
Only the tenants and specific support services are allowed inside
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The Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast talks Cody Cooke's return and Exeter preview
Torquay United FC
And most importantly, who gets to manage the podcasts Mavericks team? All this, and more, in your bumper Yellow Army Podcast. Come on you Yellows!
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Deal to sell Occombe Farm to Greendale is sealed
Torbay
'This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter'
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