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The head and shoulders of a large black Western lowland gorilla with a blurred background of trees.

Gorilla dies after not waking from health check

The 22-year-old western lowland gorilla died on Thursday at Paignton Zoo.

A blurred image of a fire on a top floor flat in Paignton. Flames can be seen coming out of a window in the picture, which is taken at night

Fire causes significant damage to flat in Paignton

Eight fire crews are sent to the scene to tackle the blaze.

A first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone propped up on an auction table. A woman holding a gavel sits behind it.

Harry Potter book saved from bin sells for £21,000

Auctioneer Daniel Pearce found the book on a pile of items ready to be thrown away.

Google image of Southfield Avenue in Paignton. A road sign is situated on a patch of grass to the right of the road which is on a hill. Cars are parked outside of residential properties on the road. Trees are on either side of the road.

Man arrested after cyclist dies in crash

Police say a road was shut for investigation following the fatal crash involving a bike and a van.

The Holly-Lets building is a mix of two and three storeys with a curved sign reading HOLLY LETS. One of the windows at the top is arched and another has an iron balcony. To its left is a two storey building with a blue sign reading SEASIDE GUESTHOUSE. One of its windows also has an iron balcony. There is a round conservatory on the side and a garden with tables and chairs and a palm tree, surrounded by a high hedge. A car park and the road are just visible on the left.

New homes offer 'chance to grow' for care leavers

Torbay Council agrees that YMCA Exeter can offer care leavers housing in nine flatlets in Paignton.

There are green, blue and black and white murals along the wall of a timber clad building with a sloping roof. The murals show a cyclist and a speaker playing music.

'New way forward' for youth hub as school moves in

A special school will be the main tenant of a youth hub in Paignton which was 'never fully used'.

A picture of hands resting on top of one another on someone's knee.

Devon project offers hot drinks in warm spaces

People are also being offered advice about benefits such as pension credit.

Oldway Mansion, a grand classical building with a facade featuring tall columns, large windows and a detailed pediment at the top. The stone building is symmetrical, with a central section flanked by two wings. It includes a balcony with decorative railings on the second floor. The roof is dark with several chimneys.

Residents invited to Paignton engagement event

Torbay Council says an event being held is a change to meet councillors and give feedback.

A book on a table, surrounded by other books and magazines. The book has its title 'Paignton - Our Home Town' on the front, along with photos of Paignton.

Children help to create history book on Paignton

Schoolchildren advised local historians about how to make the book more child-friendly.