Paignton
Britishnoun
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Zoos including Dartmoor, Paignton and Newquay, London and Whipsnade, Bristol and Jersey, which recorded a £4.8m deficit in 2024, have all reported financial struggles as they deal with rising costs.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
Sonia Duggan, who works for the charity Action for Children in Paignton, welcomed more childen getting free school meals but said many families were still struggling to feed themselves.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025
Paignton Zoo is on the market, its owner the charity Wild Planet Trust has confirmed.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025
A spokesperson said almost all of the incidents were in the Plymouth area, with just one or two from around the Paignton and Torquay area.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
When he came to Paignton he was far removed from us; but little by little he reapproached.
From The High Heart by King, Basil
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