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Torbay

Torbay, borough and unitary authority (1991 pop. 54,430), SW England. The borough comprises the towns of Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham. On Tor Bay is a noted tourist resort area, known as the “English Riviera.” William of Orange (William III) landed at Brixham in 1688. A cave on Windmill Hill contains animal bones and flint implements from the Paleolithic period. An annual yachting regatta is held at Torbay, which also serves as a conference and retirement center.

Torquay

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

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TORQUAY look a much stronger outfit on and off the pitch now than when they were relegated from the Football League after the 2006-07 season and they can move one game from returning to the elite 92 by finishing the job in their second-final second leg at Histon today, writes Phil Agius.