South Devon News from Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
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Paris Peirce from Torquay has just become the European Jiu-jitsu Brown belt Champion in Lisbon Portugal
Paris was competing in the IBJJF 2025 Europeans, he managed to beat all the world class opposition taking home the gold medal. There were over 6,000 competitors taking place in the championship & Paris was the only British fighter to win gold!
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Cocaine, heroin and spice seized and 10 arrests made following proactive police action
Devon & Cornwall Police in Torquay took to the streets in plain clothes and hi-vis uniform to tackle drugs and antisocial behaviour (ASB) during a week of intensified police action.
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Report promised into Torquay hearing unit closures
Protests over plans to close two specialist units for deaf children in Torquay schools have prompted the promise of a full inquiry.