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All change across the nation

2024 SAW NEW LEADERS TAKE THEIR POSITIONS IN ALL FOUR OF THE UK'S PARLIAMENTS

Spectacular show was well worth the sea trip

MALCOLM BASSETT-SMITH EMBARKS ON A MISSION TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS, VIA A CRUISE TO NORWAY

Migrant crossings up 25% in 2024

THE number of migrants arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the English Channel in small boats was up by a quarter on the previous year, figures show.

10 dead as car hits crowd

AN SUV ploughed into a crowd celebrating New Year in the United States city of New Orleans, leaving 10 people dead, according to the BBC. Thirty people were also reported to have been injured.

Three-day warning over snow threat

A THREE-DAY snow warning has been issued for almost all of England and Wales and parts of Scotland this weekend, as the Met Office has warned rural communities could be cut off.

DJ plays house party surprise

BBC Radio 1 DJ Arielle Free has said it was \"brilliant\" to go \"back\" to her roots and play a house party in Glasgow, after her set at Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party was cancelled due to bad weather.

Killer's parole hearing

ONE of Stephen Lawrence’s killers is to face a parole hearing in 2025, the Parole Board has confirmed.

Higher surplus for university

REDUNDANCY SCHEME CUT SOME COSTS

Parkinson's project is recognised

A PLYMOUTH care project which empowers people with Parkinson’s through self-care pathways has won an award for Digital Innovation in Health and Social Care at the Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2024.

Alcoholics on the road to recovery

TWO EX-ALCOHOLICS SHARE THEIR BATTLE AGAINST ADDICTION AND HOW JOINING 'AA' HELPED THEM

The night rioters came to town....and were met with swift justice

THE HERALD REMEMBERS A NIGHT OF UNREST THAT SAW 150 POLICE ON DUTY WITH RIOT SHIELDS

Karen turns 'disaster' into a £1m business

A PLYMOUTH businesswoman who initially hit \"disaster\" now has an annual turnover of over £1 million - and recently found herself on stage at a huge convention for the travel industry, talking about her business journey and achievements, alongside Sara Davies from Dragons' Den.

Navy recalls 200 on Christmas Day to shadow Russian ship

THE Royal Navy was deployed on a Christmas mission from Devonport to shadow a Russian naval warship.

Risky Rooney appointment a spectacular own goal

CHRIS ERRINGTON LOOKS BACK AT THE FORMER ENGLAND CAPTAIN'S PERIOD IN CHARGE AT PLYMOUTH ARGYLE

Interim pair want performance to make fans proud

KEVIN Nancekivell is looking for Plymouth Argyle to 'get a result and a performance to make us all proud' when they take on Bristol City at Home Park at lunchtime 12.30pm).

Stevenson rockets to his seventh Champions title

Stevenson helped himself to a seventh Champion of Champions crown on a dramatic evening of tungsten at the 2024 finals night held at Victory Inn.

'Take PO out of redress scheme'

THE Post Office needs to be \"taken out\" of its role in administering redress schemes for victims of the Horizon scandal, Labour MP Liam Byrne has said, as the \"legal bill appears to be racking up all the time\" on compensation.

'Chance to rediscover'

THE UK faces a \"year of rebuilding\" while also \"rediscovering the great nation that we are\" in 2025, according to Sir Keir Starmer.

Health woes due to lack of vitamins

THERE has been a \"troubling\" increase in the number of people admitted to hospital for health problems caused by a lack of vitamins, new data shows.

Wounded leave Gaza

PALESTINIAN health authorities say 45 patients and injured people have been evacuated for treatment outside the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

MPs speak out to support West rail passengers

EXTENDED JOURNEY TIMES CRITICISED

Uni VC retired on salary of £320k

BASE PAY OF £303K OVER HER LAST YEAR

Children's service rated Outstanding

THE Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated a children's service as outstanding. The Alpha Care SW Community Services has received the top rating following its first inspection.

Reward is offered to find missing puppy Maisie

THE owners of a missing puppy are offering a big reward for her safe return. Annie Watson, who lives in Widecombe in the Moor, is offering £3,000 to anyone who can reunite her with her Lurcher, eight-month-old Maisie.

Bus fares rise as new cap kicks in

HUNDREDS of bus users in Cornwall will face price rises when the new fare cap is introduced today.

Mike seeking his good samaritans after pothole fall

PENSIONER SUFFERS HORROR INJURIES

Girl guiding stalwart is honoured by award

'PEOPLE HAVE BEEN VERY GENEROUS IN CONGRATULATING ME'

A look back at 2024: a year of turbulence, riots - but also of fun

HERALD REPORTER CARL EVE RECALLS MANY OF THE STORIES HE COVERED FOR US LAST YEAR...

'IT HURTS'

PRESSURE INTENSIFIES ON ROONEY AFTER ANOTHER DEFEAT

Rooney grateful to Hardie and Whittaker for playing though 'pain barrier'

WAYNE Rooney declared that Ryan Hardie and Morgan Whittaker ‘played through the pain barrier’ as they made earlier than expected returns from their respective injuries in Plymouth Argyle’s 2-0 defeat away to Oxford United on Sunday.