Torquay news, events and what's on

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Here's a taste of this week's edition:

What's on in Torquay

Thu 15 Oct
Torquay Street and Craft MarketUnion Street, Torquay TQ1 1ES · 3 dates
Thu 15 Oct10am
Agatha Christie walking tourStarts at the English Riviera Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay · 3 dates
Thu 15 Oct10:30am
Torre Abbey guided tours ('From Canons to Carys')Torre Abbey, King's Drive, Torquay
Thu 15 Oct3pm
Fawlty Tours walking experienceTorquay (English Riviera Walking Tours) · 3 dates
Fri 16 Oct7pm
Kris Barras BandThe Foundry
Fri 16 Oct7:30pm
Between The Covers Live - Celebrating Agatha ChristieBabbacombe Theatre
Sat 17 Oct9am
Cockington Court parkrunCockington Court, Torquay
Wed 21 Oct7pm
Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary TourPrincess Theatre - Torquay

In the news

Torquay United vs Slough Town: National League N / S stats & head-to-headBBC · 11 Oct
Torquay care home Mr C's put in special measures after inspectionBBC · 9 Oct
Ball proud as Torquay come back to beat SloughYahoo · 11 Oct
'Inadequate' Torquay care home placed in special measuresDevon Live · 9 Oct
Deon Moore: Torquay United striker 'full of confidence' after international goalsBBC · 9 Oct

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New food hygiene ratings

Costa Coffee67 Union Street Torquay · inspected 8 Oct
5/5
Rock Garden / Big Kahuna Burger / The Brunch Box / The Green Table/ TFC40-42 Swan Street Torquay · inspected 18 Sept
5/5
Sainsbury's (Supermarket)Unit 1 Greenway Road St Marychurch Torquay Torquay · inspected 17 Sept
5/5
Above DecksTorquay Marina Pontoon F12 MDL Vaughan Road Torquay · inspected 14 Sept
5/5
Himalaya Restaurant133 Reddenhill Road Torquay · inspected 10 Sept
5/5