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LOOKING BACK

Library is an undersung local gem

'NHS faces most difficult start to year'

THE NHS may have to deal with \"one of the most difficult starts to the year\" it has ever faced, a medical leader has warned.

Tsunami alerts lowered

JAPAN has dropped the highest-level tsunami alert it issued following a series of major earthquakes yesterday, but told residents in coastal areas not to return to their homes as there could still be deadly waves.

Sweet relief to open candy-themed bar

LIFE is certainly sweet for Plymouth's newly opened \"candy-themed\" cocktail and pizza bar and its interactive LED cloud ceiling.

City failing to meet the needs of the disabled

PLYMOUTH is a great city, with a picturesque waterfront, a life-saving hospital and big plans to revitalise its city centre, but it is not always the easiest place to get around if you are disabled.

More than 200 arrests made for drink-driving

More than 200 people had been arrested in Devon and Cornwall in December for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs even before the New Year's Eve celebrations got under way.

Jabbar has plans to expand his new pizza empire

HE HAS ACQUIRED FRANCHISE

Ballet dancer's pride after award of MBE

A BALLET dancer from south-east Cornwall who has overcome discrimination in her career was among those to earn recognition in the New Year Honours List.

PILGRIMSU CLOSING IN

ARGYLE POISED TO BEGIN INTERVIEWS FOR NEW MANAGER

Hardie hoping for an end to unfortunate team absence

AFTER INJURY AND ABIDING BY PROTOCOL, ARGYLE STRIKER HOPES FOR AN EXTENDED RUN OF GAMES

Stormy weather means no game once again for Parkway

THE weekend storms that battered the region meant the local football programme took a heavy blow with postponements a common theme throughout Devon and Cornwall.

First-class drama

SUB-POSTMASTERS' FIGHT FOR JUSTICE IS A STORY THAT REALLY DELIVERS

Sunak says more tax cuts on way

RISHI Sunak has hinted at tax cuts in a message to the nation ahead of an election year, saying the UK should \"look forward with pride and optimism\" to 2024.

King's message to Woolwell

MEMBERS of Woolwell in Bloom were delighted to receive a letter and Christmas card from the King and Queen, thanking them for the work they did on the King's Big Help Out project earlier this year.

More apartments for city waterfront sites

SUTTON HARBOUR GROUP EXPLAINS ITS DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR NEW YEAR

Painting gift for MP Mercer

JOHNNY Mercer, the Government's Minister of State for Veterans' Affairs and a former soldier, has been on a crusade to end veterans living rough because of a lack of provision.

Getting life back TW on track thanks to veterans' charity

FORMER soldier Chris survived active service and a career-ending leg injury. He has also survived drug and alcohol addiction, and a spell sleeping rough. He is a walking, breathing example of how someone can turn their life around.

Final decision on Armada Way due next month

TIMELINE TO SCRUTINISE VIEWS ON SCHEME

Tributes after death of Gemma, 33

TRIBUTES have been paid to a footballer from Plymouth who died just before Christmas at the age of 33.

Argyle's poor away form continues with Saints loss

PILGRIMS WILL FEEL THEY DESERVED A POINT AFTER LATE PRESSURE AND GOAL DISALLOWED

Lionesses recognised in New Year honours

FORMER ARGYLE 'KEEPER AND ENGLAND LEGEND PETER SHILTON AMONG SPORTS STARS RECOGNISED

City 'underrated' as a staycation location

PLYMOUTH has been described as an \"underrated\" staycation destination - but its city centre has been dismissed as not among the most attractive.

‘Ever-expanding’ poetry scene

POET PRAISES CITY'S THRIVING CULTURE

Alerts over New Year's Eve trains

STAFF shortages are causing widespread disruption to rail services across Britain and will disrupt travel tomorrow on New Year’s Eve.

Rum distillery is inside bank vault

NEW BUSINESS IS NOW UP AND RUNNING

Race is on to raise 100,000

MATTHEW HOPES TO COMPLETE WORLD'S 'BIG SIX' MARATHONS

Transplant teenager hopes to meet donor

CHARLIE AND HIS FAMILY CAN APPLY AFTER TWO YEARS

The triumphs... and disasters

2023 was a year of highs and lows for Plymouth. Here we look back at some of the key events...

Honours awarded to region's finest

A MAN who has contributed to both sacred and secular music in the area for more than 40 years is among those from Plymouth to receive New Year Honours.

Deadline set for £16m revamp

NEW HOPE FOR DELAYED WORK AS COUNCIL SAYS IT WILL FINISH NEXT YEAR