Paignton
Britishnoun
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Powell was on the run from the police in 2025 when Prosser invited him to stay in his caravan in Paignton, Exeter Crown Court heard.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
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
The item went under the hammer at NLB Auctions in Paignton on Saturday with bidders in the room, on the phone and online.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2025
They found "Ye Swanne" in charge of the tapster and the serving-wench, and with Paignton Rob for its solitary guest.
From Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea by Tom Bevan
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