Paignton news, events and what's on

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

What's on in Paignton

Fri 16 Oct7pm
Kris Barras BandThe Foundry
Fri 16 Oct7:30pm
Between The Covers Live - Celebrating Agatha ChristieBabbacombe Theatre
Sat 17 Oct9am
Torbay Velopark parkrunTorbay Velopark, Clennon Valley, Paignton
Sun 18 Oct9am
Torbay Velopark junior parkrunTorbay Velopark, Clennon Valley, Paignton
Wed 21 Oct7pm
Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary TourPrincess Theatre - Torquay

In the news

Suspect hunted after man attacked with weapon in PaigntonDevon Live · 8 Oct
Man taken to hospital after attack on Dartmouth Road in PaigntonTorbay Weekly · 8 Oct
Police hunt suspect after man suffers serious stab wounds in Paignton streetExmouth Journal · 10 Oct
Devon headteacher launches children’s fantasy book inspired by Paignton ZooWe Are South Devon · 5 Oct
Navy bomb squad called to Paignton charity shop after a donation turned out to be a high-explosive mortarTorbay Weekly · 7 Oct

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New food hygiene ratings

Jingles10A Torquay Road Paignton · inspected 2 Oct
5/5
Occombe FarmOccombe Farm Preston Down Road Paignton · inspected 2 Oct
5/5
Convenience Store119 Dartmouth Road Paignton · inspected 30 Sept
5/5
AM CoffeeShop 314 Torquay Road Paignton · inspected 29 Sept
5/5
Wright BrothersUnit 21 Torbay Business Park Woodview Road Blatchcombe Paignton Torbay · inspected 29 Sept
5/5