• And it's good night from him…

  By PGStrange at 20:27 on 31/05/13

  

  PAIGNTON PEOPLE is changing… Due to a business review within Local World, Community Publishers across the UK -  including myself - will no longer be managing the Local People sites, writing articles, comments and reviews, and posting photo galleries. I'm moving on to pastures new, so it's a chance to thank everyone who has contributed to the site since it was first launched and, in particular, since I took over managing...

• Keith clocks up 50 years of winding duties on Torquay's Mallock Tower

  By PaigntnPeople at 13:08 on 17/05/13

  

  KEITH FURSDON recently clocked up half a century of winding duties on Torquay's Mallock Tower. And following his 50 years of service, he's been presented with a certificate by Torbay Council… Every week for half a century, as regular as clockwork, Keith has climbed the two dozen rungs fixed to the inside walls of Torquay's iconic Mallock Tower to wind up its clock and check it's on time. Keith started his duties in March 1963...

• Devon's economy set for tourism boost as nearly 8 million Brits snub the sun for holidays at home

  By PaigntnPeople at 00:50 on 13/04/13

  

  A NEW poll has revealed that nearly 8 million British people plan to holiday at home during 2013. And Devon's economy may get a tourism boost as the county has come third in a top ten of places in the UK where local people are choosing not to go abroad… The poll was conducted by www.localpeople.co.uk and ran on its Local People websites in early 2013. The results suggest that the UK's provincial towns, seaside resorts and...

• The latest news on our production of Les Miserables

  By sdevonplayers at 21:07 on 09/04/13

  

  Latest news on the The South Devon Players theatre company, Brixham  Les Miserables auditions (https://www.facebook.com/events/153265088155883/) Updates on the show (there are several points here, all very good) - For anyone who is with Aesthetic Clarity LTD or any other talent agency, or who has their own acting/ performance/ tech website, who is in this show, you will be welcome to use relevant rehearsal/ promo photos...

• Family Fun in and around Paignton Easter 2013

  By ExeCellent at 16:51 on 28/03/13

  

  IT'S EASTER in Paignton, and with (we hope) the chance of some Spring sunshine, families will be looking for ways to get out and about over the school holidays. Here are some ideas to get you started... Everyone loves an egg hunt, and this year we're spoiled for choice! At Pennywell Farm, you can enjoy Mega Easter Egg hunts, family games and an Easter film throughout the weekend, and on Good Friday there are FREE hot cross buns for...

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