At risk and cut off—are other coastal communities destined to follow in Torcross's footsteps?

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Aug 3, 2026, 4:20 pm111 ptsTrending
It is six months since the main road into the village of Torcross, in South Devon, collapsed after a series of storms caused extensive damage to the community's sea defenses. Residents are still coming to terms with the devastation and isolation caused by the storms and awaiting the results of a £20 million…

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