Herald Express; Torquay (UK)

The Perfect Spot for Some Blue Sky Thinking

I HAD never really considered before quite how many different shades of blue there are. But from my sunbed, looking out towards the horizon through the v- shaped viewfinder between my splayed feet, it suddenly strikes me.

Students Give Up Holidays to Study Science

BAY school children have given up their holidays to work with scientists. Year 12 students from Devon and Plymouth schools have been presented with certificates after completing weeks of research with medics as part of a bursary by the Nuffield Foundation.

Awards Are Back to Celebrate the Full Range of South Devon's Sporting Talent

THE shortlist for the revived Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year Award has been revealed. Those vying for top honours in the popular awards, hastily reinstated after an outcry at its axing in April, have today been made public.

Stanley Scoops Award for His Excellent Improvements

SCHOOLBOY Stanley Blinko scooped an award for excellent improvements in reading, writing and spelling. The nine year old from Kingsteignton was presented with an Achievement Cup by the South Devon Dyslexia Association.

Apartment Building Gets Underway

WORK has started on the new Dunboyne flats complex in St Marychurch. The 45-apartment complex is being built on the site of a former Torbay Council care home which closed last year to save money.

Jilted Driver Crashed His Car While Drunk

A MAN who was dumped by his girlfriend in front of her new boyfriend has been banned from driving for three years after crashing into a wall while drunk at the wheel. The court heard that Thomas Martin spent an evening drinking and had hoped to stay the night at his girlfriend's but she decided to end the relationship instead and involved her new lover.

Motorist Hurt in 'Back Road' Crash

A MAN was taken to hospital with suspected whiplash injuries last night after an accident involving two cars and a tractor. The incident occurred at 5.26pm on the Milber back road between Torquay and Newton Abbot.

Competition Winners

LUCKY Herald Express Princess theatre competition winners during August and September were: Motown -Mrs S Ward, Rock End Avenue, Torquay; J Harriman, Higher Ranscombe Road, Brixham; Teresa Gill, Roundham Road, Paignton. Best of British -Mrs Kingdom, Perinville Road, Torquay; A Pearsall, North Boundary Road, Brixham; Mrs P Fitton, Branscombe Close, Torquay.

When Words Fail ; Opinion

WORDS cannot describe the tragedy at Ellacombe Church Road on Saturday morning. The deaths of 15-year-old Stephani Wojak and eightyear-old Ben McAuliffe have not only stunned the community in Ellacombe but the whole of South Devon.

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Crabs Last Unbeaten Side Left in Devon S&W ; Devon One S&W

Salcombe 16pts, Tamar Saracens 12 SALCOMBE snatched top spot for themselves by beating the only other unbeaten team left in the division. Chris Drew potted two early penalties and when winger Anthony Squire kicked over and grabbed and opportunist try for Drew to convert, Saracens were 13 points down As half-time neared, fly-half Tim Rodgers pulled back two penalties for the visitors.

Diverse Triple-Bill Treat for Ballet Fans

DIVERSITY and innovation is always guaranteed when the renowned Birmingham Royal Ballet comes to town. The company will be performing a varied programme of dance at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth this week.

New Coach Gibson has Key Youth Role [Edition 3]

NEW technical and skills coach Stuart Gibson will also play a key role in finding and signing the best possible players for Torquay United's Youth Scheme. Chief Executive Colin Lee revealed that Gibson, the former Plymouth Argyle Director Of Youth, still has important contacts around the South West and beyond, and United intend to use them.

Pounds 62,500 Windfall to Help Beat Bay Burglars

A CASH windfall has spelled trouble for burglars in the Bay. Charity Safe Partnership has been given Pounds 62,500 to provide free security upgrades to 500 Torbay homes.

Good News for Fishermen but What Is Future for Vision? ; Parker's Pen

AS FIRMS continue to eye up prime areas of the Bay for redevelopment projects, the mere talk or sight of clipboard- carrying surveyors will have some anxious natives wondering what's around the corner. The Mayoral Vision is back in the headlines -- look at the latest fuss over the Pounds 20million Torwood Street plans, for instance.

Online Tributes As News of Tragedy Spreads

TRIBUTES flooded onto the Herald Express Facebook page after the Ellacombe fire tragedy. Dianne Bradley commented: "Our thoughts are with you, RIP."

Neighbours' Terror As Fire Swept Through House

HORRIFIED neighbours recounted the terrifying scenes as the tragic fire swept through the Ellacombe house. Dean Harrison, 44, lives nearby and was walking his dog when the fire broke out.

Man Stabbed in Hand

POLICE armed with Tasers were sent to Brixham in the early hours of yesterday after a man was stabbed in the hand. They received a 999 call shortly after 2am saying two men wearing dark clothes and balaclavas had attacked a man in Milton Street.

Man Dies in Hospital After Collapse in Street

A MAN has died after collapsing in a Torquay street. Police and paramedics were called to Bath Lane (pictured) early on Saturday evening after reports that the man had been taken unwell in the street.

Rape Charge Fisherman

A BRIXHAM fisherman has been remanded in custody on charges of raping an under-age girl. Elliott Lambert, 26, is accused of raping and sexually touching the teenager on December 27, 2008, in the port.