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• Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14Paignton Zoo project captures rare forest elephant on film - This Is South Devon
  Paignton Zoo project captures rare forest elephant on filmThis Is South DevonA PROJECT in Nigeria supported by Paignton Zoo has snapped a photo of a rare forest elephant. This is the first photograph of a forest elephant ever taken in the Omo Forest. Paignton Zoo Deputy Head of Education Sue Lowe explained: ?People have seen ...
• Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09Barum aim to avoid clash over Cup match - This is North Devon
  Barum aim to avoid clash over Cup matchThis is North DevonPaignton came from behind to win 21-5 at Penryn in the only South West One game played. After Darren Pellow put the Borough ahead, tries by Paignton's Mark Palk, Matt Crosscombe and Matt Tichias were converted by Andy Sandercock.and more »
• Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09zoos coping with freezing weather - BBC News
  BBC Newszoos coping with freezing weatherBBC NewsTorquay's Living Coasts and Paignton Zoo said they prepared for the cold. Extra bedding was being provided for animals, and work would ensure that ice was broken if it formed on water troughs and lakes, the zoos said. Paignton Zoo added that its ...
• Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18Paignton seafront cycle lanes open - Paignton People
  Paignton seafront cycle lanes openPaignton PeopleBy JamSpotter | Wednesday, February 01, 2012, 18:46 Cyclists can now enjoy riding along Paignton seafront as part of their commuter or leisure route. Paignton seafront cycle lanes are now open on the Eastern Esplanade. The council has opened Eastern ...
• Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09Passmore and Richards take honours as Paignton bag awards - This Is South Devon
  Passmore and Richards take honours as Paignton bag awardsThis Is South DevonPaignton Sea Anglers' Association enjoyed much success in 2011 and qualified for many Wyvern Division trophies and a remarkable 113 Specimen Fish Certificates, but, due to a clash of dates with its own presentation evening, some members could not ...
• Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20Mahon wary of threats in the basement - This Is South Devon
  Mahon wary of threats in the basementThis Is South DevonPAIGNTON will be wary of the basement factor when they make the long trip down to Penryn this Saturday. South West One is like a log-jam from fourth in the table down with just 13 points between eight clubs. Penryn may be third from bottom and Paignton ...
• Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18Paignton parking offer during level crossing scheme - Paignton People
  Paignton parking offer during level crossing schemePaignton PeopleBy JamSpotter | Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 18:34 It will cost just £1.50 to park all day in Paignton's Victoria multi-storey car park while a new level crossing is being installed next to the railway station. All day parking will cost just £1.50 in ...Social climbing in Paignton!This Is South Devonall 4 news articles »
• Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09Teen went on burglary spree raiding 18 homes - then fell asleep - This Is South Devon
  Teen went on burglary spree raiding 18 homes - then fell asleepThis Is South DevonPolice issued a countywide alert for Thomas Ransom after he jumped bail last year and he was tracked down to holiday flats in Paignton where he was a temporary resident. He carried out all his raids in the space of a few weeks after he was released ...
• Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15New head for Paignton school - This Is South Devon
  New head for Paignton schoolThis Is South DevonTORBAY School in Paignton, which caters for pupils with statements of special educational needs, has appointed a new headteacher. A new full governing body has also been put into place. It follows a recent Ofsted report which shows the school is ...
• Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11crossing closure angers traders - BBC News
  BBC Newscrossing closure angers tradersBBC NewsPlans to close the level crossing in Paignton for two weeks have upset businesses in the town. Network Rail is installing a new crossing, additional lights and upgrading signalling. When the crossing closes at 22:00 GMT on Saturday, local traders in ...and more »Google News