Herald Express; Torquay (UK)

Brixham and Tics Clash at Festival

UNDER 7s TORQUAY U7s put up a strong performance in the Devon Festival at Ivybridge to win their pool without losing a match. The opening game against Stonehouse was a hard-fought affair, which ended in a 25-all draw.

Saracens Put to Sword in County Sevens Final

UNDER 13s BRIXHAM won the plate competition when they hosted the Devon U13s seven-a-side tournament for the first time. The pool opener against Topsham started promisingly with Brixham 21-7 up at half time thanks to tries by Andre Simonetti, Alex Mulholland and Bradleigh Langdon.

Teigns Leave Cockles Shell Shocked ; Under 9s

THE pace and passing of Teignmouth U9s was just too good for Exmouth as 13 tries were scored on the way to a 65-10 win. Leading the way to the line was Brad Breslen, who touched down five times, with William Annal and Robert Sear scoring twice and Ethan Harris, Jack Carden and Tom Cairns one each.

Newton Finish On High Note ; Under 11s

NEWTON Abbot U11s signed off for the normal season with a fine 26- 0 win over a gutsy Paignton. The All Whites delivered one of their best performances of the season to score four tries and shut out the opposition.

Torquay Pair Bag Trebles in 40-Pointer ; Under 10s

LOUIS Smith and Karl Greatrex both scored try hat-tricks as Torquay U10s defeated Teignmouth 40-0. Torquay got off to a great start with an early try by Karl Greatrex, who pushed his way through. Torquay then went three tries up following great runs by Smith. Great tackling from Jack Fennis and Alex Loewy prevented Teignmouth getting anywhere near their try line.

Navy Gives Lifeboat Station a Lick of Paint

THE Royal Navy has been painting the town... blue. Personnel from the Dartmouth naval college were armed with paint brushes to give the town's lifeboat station a good going over.

Local Crafts Market for Easter

EASTER will be celebrated with a special local crafts market in Torquay. After the success of its Christmas Market at Oldway Mansion, Devonmade is holding a market this Easter at the Torquay Assembly Rooms in Lymington Road.

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Park Gets Its Water Feature at Last

A NEW landmark is adding the gentle sound of flowing water to the calm heart of a busy part of Paignton town centre. A striking water feature has been installed in Palace Avenue Gardens.

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Man Refused to Pay His Taxi Fare

A DRUNKEN man who refused to pay a taxi fare was driven to the police station a court heard. Torbay Magistrates were told that Paul Atkin (pictured right) went out on a night out in the bars on Torquay's Strand.

X Factor Star Brings Energy to Stage

BLOOD BROTHERS .................................................................... . Willy Russell, Princess Theatre, Torquay ....

Suspended Sentence for Waving Knife at Police

A SCHIZOPHRENIC who waved a knife at police has escaped an immediate prison sentence. John McMillian, 20, of Elmsleigh Road, Paignton, called officers to his flat before grabbing a kitchen knife.

Evening in the Mountain Pub

THE mountains of that part of mid-West Wales had been breezy. The solitude was cool, with distances stepping in and out of cloud shadow. Evening gave me the chance to bury my nose in a pint pot after being called to the bar in the good hill pub where I was staying on the edge of a village.

Family Fun for Royal Wedding

PATRIOTIC flags will be waved at Brixham's Royal British Legion club when it flings open its doors to royal wedding revellers on April 29. The club, at Baker's Hill near St Mary's Square, is hosting a family fun day to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Sporting Challenge Brings Colleagues Together

A MINI Olympics competition has been organised in the Bay. The sporting challenge involved Paignton Community and Sports College in Paignton, Torbay Children's Services, Torbay Hospital and Torbay Care Trust.

Children's 'New, Exciting and Different Activities'

BERRY Pomeroy students have been taught a lesson in some novel subjects - from morris dancing to ultimate Frisbee. The youngsters at the village school have been taking part in a series of activity days that have covered various themes including sport, drama and music - funded by cash raised through the school's parent teachers association.

College Demonstrates Animal Care at the Zoo

AN OPEN day at Paignton Zoo showcased animal care courses run by Bridgwater College. The college's centre at the zoo provides educational courses in the care of exotic species.

College Penalty Shoot-Out Scores for Charity

STUDENTS and teachers from Coombeshead College have taken part in a charity fundraiser for cancer and leukaemia charity CLIC Sargent. The 'Get Active' project encourages children to - as the name suggests - be more active.