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I've never looked at composing as a job... it's a hobby I get paid for

TOP COMPOSER LORNE BALFE TALKS TO MARION McMULLEN ABOUT WRITING MUSIC FOR EVERYONE FROM TOM CRUISE AND EDDIE MURPHY TO WALLACE AND GROMIT

Farewell tour after an award-winning six-decade career

AFTER a cool 64 years in music, Elkie Brooks has announced her Long Farewell Tour, that will take in dozens of venues around the UK, starting this Autumn and stopping of in Devon next Spring.

Farage to 'relinquish' control of Reform UK

NIGEL Farage has said he is “relinquishing” control of Reform UK, as he gives up his majority shareholder position.

EU court rejects sceptic's appeal

A TORY former Cabinet minister's complaint over how the UK Parliament investigated his conduct has been rejected by the European Court of Human Rights.

Starmer has 'no input' on Gray's pay, says minister

MINISTERS have \"no political input\" in the pay of their advisers, the Business Secretary has said, as he defended Sir Keir Starmer amid criticism of his chief of staff's £170,000 salary.

No end in sight to floods as death toll reaches 43

A MASSIVE flood wave moving across central Europe is threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and leaders as the death toll reached 43.

Marjon moving up rankings in Good Uni guide

AND UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH FIFTH IN SW

Parliament trip for city pupils

REWARD FOR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES

Hobbycraft boss leads 100-mile trek to city

TREKKERS RAISING MONEY FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPICE SW

Councillors vow to take steps to tackle racism

AFTERMATH OF DISORDER IN CITY IN AUGUST IS DEBATED

Inquest jury rules boy drowned after he was left alone

CORONER ALSO HAS ONGOING CONCERNS OVER HOLIDAY PARK

Seafest attracts record crowd to city's waterfront

A RECORD crowd of more than 40,000 people attended this year's Seafest event in Plymouth.

'Crossing is an accident waiting to happen'

MP JOINS COUNCILLORS FOR SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Replica rifle that led to arrests was a water gun

POLICE said a replica assault rifle found in Plympton in a dramatic incident was actually a water pistol.

Devonport dry dock reopens after overhaul

THE biggest dry dock in Devonport, known as 9 Dock, has reopened following a major refurbishment project worth £200m completed under a contract with Babcock International Group.

Schumacher is sacked by Stoke City

FORMER title-winning Plymouth Argyle manager Steven Schumacher is out at Stoke City after just nine months at the Staffordshire club.

EXCELLENT GRIMSHAW

ROONEY HAILS THE PERFORMANCE OF NEW GOALKEEPER

Rooney happy to see Argyle rewarded for their efforts

HEAD COACH NEVER LOST FAITH IN HIS PLAYERS DESPITE TRAILING AT HALF-TIME TO SUNDERLAND

Piastri gives McLaren a title headache

F1 Team principal Andrea Stella says McLaren will continue to review the arrangement between their drivers after Oscar Piastri underlined his talent with a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory.

Draper's mission to finish on a high

JACK Draper is looking to bounce back in Asia as he targets a strong end to the season following the disappointment of Great Britain’s Davis Cup exit.

PM's 'great interest' in Italy's migrant deals

THE UK has shown “great interest” in Italy’s migrant deal with Albania, Giorgia Meloni said, as Sir Keir Starmer claimed his Government would make a return to “British pragmatism” on migration.

Man is held over Trump 'assassination attempt'

A MAN was in custody last night after former US president Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Disgraced presenter Edwards is spared jail

DISGRACED former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been spared an immediate jail sentence after admitting accessing indecent images of children as young as seven.

Healthy NHS 'critical' for UK economy, says Davey

CARE and the NHS, which Sir Ed Davey described as “critical” for the economy, will remain his party’s focus going into the budget, the Liberal Democrat leader has said.

Nightclub change is approved

SCHEME WILL USE CLUB FOR NEW VARIETY OF PURPOSES

Soaring costs of child placements 'can't continue'

SOME PLACEMENTS COST 40K PER WEEK

Max quoted £15k for £185 roof fix

ORDEAL AS CANCER TREATMENT ONGOING

Francis's medals up for auction

THE treasured medals and keepsakes of Plymouth-born footballing icon Trevor Francis are up for sale, with a staggering £70,000 expected for the collection. Highlights of the sale include his two European Cup winner's medals, a selection of England caps and shirts, as well as a jersey swapped with none other than Diego Maradona.

Bid to raze block and build social eco homes

PLYMOUTH’S towering Marlborough House block of flats is set to be knocked down under plans for a £30m regeneration of the area.

Argyle get dramatic win against Sunderland

CAPTAIN Fantastic Joe Edwards added to his impressive list of important goals for Plymouth Argyle during his five years at the club with an added-time winner to beat tabletopping Sunderland 3-2 at a jubilant Home Park.