Delayed Yet Inevitable Justice
CLIVE ANDREWS A face-to-face with the police for former Humanity Torbay volunteers occurred just prior to the lock-down. There have been dozens of submissions to the Charity Commission and the authorities about wrongdoing at the charity since my latest article. Contrary to what the perps say, investigations are ongoing and rest assured, folks – justice will be done. Resignation of the main culprits just ain’t … Continue reading Delayed Yet Inevitable Justice
Charity Commission On Watch
SHELLEY DAVIDSON Since the exposé about the Torquay Homeless Charity Humanity Torbay and its CEO Ellie Waugh in this paper one week ago, there have been dozens of members of the public sending messages detailing further areas the Charity Commission and the police should be looking into. These details have been passed to the Charity Commission investigation team who can be contacted directly at the … Continue reading Charity Commission On Watch
Evil in Waugh
CLIVE ANDREWS I have been wanting to write this piece for a while. Not just for the headline, which must surely be award-winning, but because it was time the truth outed; time Ellie Waugh of Humanity Torbay reached out for the help she so desperately needs; time Waugh’s lovely family took her under their wing and walked her into a police station. Time someone showed … Continue reading Evil in Waugh
Wonderful Dartmoor
When you visit Devon, and travel into the very heart of it, you will discover a magical, ancient landscape of stunning views, awe inspiring granite tors, deep wooded valleys with fast flowing rivers, and rugged, wide open spaces. This is Dartmoor, where you can truly escape to find peace, quiet and extreme beauty. Dartmoor Ponies are an iconic sight, living as semi-wild herds all over the … Continue reading Wonderful Dartmoor
The Agatha Christie Mile
Agatha Christie fans know that the Queen of Crime was born in Torquay in the English Riviera. Through the prolific success of her many novels, she has brought much fame and interest in the area. When you visit Torquay you can walk in the footsteps of this world-renowned author and Torquay’s most famous resident. Called “The Agatha Christie Mile”, the walk takes visitors to some of the places that were … Continue reading The Agatha Christie Mile
Freeman Death
The coroner has opened an inquest into the death of a man brutally stabbed on his doorstep in Kingsteignton – and an inquest for the man believed to be his killer. Peter George Freeman, 73, was killed on June 9 after being attacked at his home in Chockland Road. Owen Chandler, the only suspect in his murder, died just over 12 hours later. His body … Continue reading Freeman Death
Gunshots Fired in Brixham
Gunshots were reportedly fired in a residential area of Brixham and police have seized a number of weapons. Police were called to Higher Copythorne on Monday evening after reports of gunfire being heard. At least five police cars were spotted in the area, and a number of guns were seized from a property after officers spoke to a man believed to be responsible. A police … Continue reading Gunshots Fired in Brixham
Driver Hunt
Police are continuing to hunt for a driver who fled the scene of a crash after a car overturned in south Devon late on Monday night. Police units and the force helicopter were sent to Market Street after a crash in Torquay at around 10pm on Monday. A police spokesman said: “Police were called just before 10pm last night following reports of a car on … Continue reading Driver Hunt
Gas Pipes Upgrades
Works to upgrade gas pipes for homes in Torquay are set to last for four months. Wales & West Utilities is carrying out a £122,000 project to replace old metal gas pipes with new plastic ones. The works start next week (June 24) and are due to be completed in October. It will affect homes on both Middle and Higher Warberry Road, Ben Venue Close … Continue reading Gas Pipes Upgrades
Crockett Suicide
A Torquay man who found himself back in a prison cell on rape charges after being let off a previous life sentence, hung himself two days after being detained at Exeter Prison. Terence Crockett was accused of four rapes, possessing a hatchet and two knives in a public place, and assaulting a woman and was due to stand trial at Exeter Crown Court. An inquest … Continue reading Crockett Suicide
