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Torquay

American

[tawr-kee] / tɔrˈki /

noun

formerly a borough in SW England: incorporated 1968 with Torbay.

Torquay British

/ ˌtɔːˈkiː /

noun

a town and resort in SW England, in Torbay unitary authority, S Devon. Pop: 62 968 (2001)

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He was a former pupil at Churston Ferrers Grammar School and joined Torquay Air Cadets at the age of 12.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

His dad Ian was a club cricketer in Torquay and semi-professional goalkeeper.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026

Neil Warnock, at 77, also returned for a short spell in charge of his old club Torquay United, between the sacking of Paul Wootton and the appointment of Jimmy Ball.

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

Joel, from Torquay in Devon, was five when he was rushed to Bristol Children's Hospital with a dangerously low heart rate.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026

Mrs Kingshaw packed a long-sleeved woollen dress, thinking of outings along the promenade at Torquay.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

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