Mischievous thieves can’t resist pinching the street signs for Daddyhole Lane, due to its suggestive name. The residents of Torquay in Devon have reported that their sign is frequently stolen, leaving Torbay Council with the task of replacing it.

Cllr Nick Bye revealed at a recent cabinet meeting: “There are souvenir hunters who seem to be quite fascinated by the title of Daddyhole Road – and the sign keeps disappearing.”

Locals in Torquay in Devon say their sign regularly disappears (Image: SWNS)

The unusual name is thought to date back to old English times, when ‘Daddy’ was another term for the Devil. Local folklore suggests that a devil took up residence in a cave at the base of nearby cliffs.

One local speculated: ”It might be Devil worshippers but I think it gets taken because it sounds rude. ”.