Herald Express; Torquay (UK)

Torwood Plan Supported but Councillors Do Have Concerns [Edition 3]

COUNCILLORS gave their support to a multi-million pound development for Torwood Street when they met to discuss the plan yesterday but they have raised some concerns. It was standing room only at a special meeting of the development control committee held at the Riviera Centre to allow the public to ask questions of the developers, New Riviera Estates, before councillors discussed the planning application.

Waitrose Allowed to Deliver On Sundays [Edition 3]

WAITROSE will be allowed to make deliveries to its Plainmoor store on Sundays, councillors have decided. Torbay planners agreed to let the upmarket superstore receive deliveries on Sundays, despite concern from some residents.

Arson Attack Destroys Pounds 46,000 Car [Edition 3]

ARSONISTS are believed to have torched a Pounds 46,000 car outside Torquay United's football ground. Police say they are treating the incident in Marnham Road, Plainmoor, as a deliberate attack.

Inside [Edition 3]

Asbo and 100 Days in Jail for 'Persistent Offender', 74 [Edition 3]

A 74-YEAR-OLD man who dressed in schoolboy short trousers, assaulted teenagers and tried to urinate in a shop has been issued with an anti-social behaviour order. Frederick Amery (pictured) was also sentenced to 100 days in prison after he pleaded guilty to four charges of assault when he appeared at Torbay Magistrates' Court via a video link.

In Memoriam

Deaths

COUPER Bertha Passed away peacefully on Sunday August 30th 2009 at Sundial Lodge Residential Home, Torquay, aged 100 years. An elegant and delightful lady who will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral Service to be held at Torquay Crematorium on Thursday September 10th at 2.45pm. Floral tributes may be sent to Torbay & District Funeral Service, Wellswood House, 11 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SB. Grateful thanks to Steve, Sonia and staff at Sundial Lodge for their kindness and care. HOOPE...

Man Hurt in Collision with Car

A 63-YEAR-OLD man suffered head injuries when he was in collision with a car in Totnes. The injured pedestrian, from Totnes, is believed to have been thrown against the windscreen of the car in the accident.

Neighbours' Fears Over Licence Bid

A NEW Italian restaurant is facing opposition to its plans for late night drinking and live music, weeks before it is due to open. Bacco, formerly the Yard Arms restaurant in Beach Approach, Brixham, is applying to Torbay Council for a new premises licence.

'Bizarre' Feeling for Muse As Band Come Home [Edition 3]

SUPER-GROUP Muse have branded their home coming gig as 'bizarre' after they played to thousands of fans at Teignmouth seafront. Bassist Chris Wolstenholme (pictured) told the BBC the experience had been 'the oddest thing I have ever done in my life'.

Rush Hour Chaos[...] [Edition 3]

Parked Car Damaged [Edition 3]

Boat Engine ; Newsfile [Edition 3]

Vandals Attack Gates ; Newsfile [Edition 3]

Wake Boards Stolen ; Newsfile [Edition 3]

Model Church Raided ; Newsfilee/Strong> [Edition 3]

. THIEVES have robbed a unique church within a church in the village of Diptford. The thief stole Pounds 40 from a small model church which was being used as a collection box in St Mary's Church in Diptford.

Motorbikes Ridden Over Golf Greens ; Newsfile [Edition 3]

. THURLESTONE golfers have been left in the rough after vandals rode their motorcycles across three of the greens. The damage at two of the golf course greens and a putting green was discovered at 6am last Friday.

Man to Stand Trial Accused of Robbery ; Newsfile [Edition 3]

A TORQUAY man who is facing a robbery charge will be tried at the beginning of next year. Twenty-year-old James Tookey appeared at Exeter Crown Court yesterday.

Inside [Edition 2]

Pounds 3.5m Plan to Build Affordable Homes [Edition 2]

DEVELOPERS have submitted Pounds 3.5million plans to build 21 affordable and sustainable homes on land at Chudleigh Knighton. Cornwall-based company First Step Homes submitted plans for the two and three bedroom properties near Devon Heath to Teignbridge Council last month. The development also includes 32 parking spaces.