Torquay Detectives have been operating in Torquay and the South West for almost 20 years.
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Torquay is 38 miles (61 km) north-east of Plymouth and adjoins the neighbouring town of Paignton on the west of the bay.
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Torquay is a town in the unitary authority area of Torbay and ceremonial county of Devon, England.
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Torquay lies 16 miles (26 km) miles south of Exeter along the A380 on the north of Torbay.
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Torquay’s population of 63,998 during the 2001 UK Census made it the third largest settlement in Devon.
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Torquay's economy was initially based upon fishing and agriculture as in the case of Brixham across Torbay.
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Torquay was the home of the writer Agatha Christie, who lived most of her life there.
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Torquay contains an 'Agatha Christie Mile', a tour with plaques, dedicated to her life and work.
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Torquay's name originates in it being the quay of the ancient village of Torre.
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Torquay is connected to the UK motorway network by the A380, which traces the outskirts of the town.
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Torquay is also the home of Beverage Brands, the owners of the popular and controversial alcoholic brand, WKD.
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Torquay has two commercial local radio stations.
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Torquay has a long history of holding sailing events and regattas.
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