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Car makers poised to hit EV targets

THE UK car industry is on course to meet the electric Government's vehicle sales requirement this year despite some manufacturers complaining it is too tough, according to new analysis.

Authorities were warned

GERMAN authorities received warnings last year about the suspect in Friday’s car attack at a Christmas market which killed five people, officials have said.

Give your pet a Merry Xmas

CHRISTMAS CAN BE A TOUGH TIME FOR DOGS AND CATS

Last call for shoeboxes as 400 donated for Ukraine

INCREDIBLE RESPONSE BY GENEROUS RESIDENTS

Army veteran is on a mission

DETERMINED TO TRANSFORM 'MAN AND VAN' INDUSTRY

'Blitz' offices to be turned into homes

'NORTH HILL COULD BE SO MUCH MORE THAN FLATS'

Rough sleeping in city up by more than 25%

THE number of counts of rough sleeping in Plymouth has gone up by more than a quarter in the last year, according to figures released by a charity - as the city continues to wrestle with the issue of homelessness.

RNLI volunteer to lead team at Antarctica PO

A CREW member from Plymouth's lifeboat station is spending Christmas in the freezing depths of Antarctica as part of a five-month expedition, where she will look after the world's southernmost post office.

Driver on cocaine is jailed for death crash

A PLYMOUTH driver has been jailed for killing a motorcyclist who was on his way to work. Stephen Saint, 64, from Berkshire Drive in Plymouth, was disqualified for driving and had cocaine in his blood at the time of the fatal crash.

WORKING HARD

WAYNE Rooney has got his Plymouth Argyle players training harder to prepare themselves for the physical demands of playing five games in 15 days over the Christmas and New Year period.

Festive football is something of a novelty for Al Hajj

SWEDISH midfielder Rami AI Hajj will get time to spend with his family despite the Plymouth Argyle's busy schedule of matches over Christmas and New Year.

Ex-loanee Azaz is now the main man for Boro

GREEN ARMY KNOW VERY WELL THE QUALITIES OF EX-VILLA MAN

Cardiff off Speedway GP series

SPEEDWAY enthusiasts have been left disappointed by the news that the Cardiff Grand Prix has been removed from next season's calendar.

Albion hoping for big things from loanee Brown-Bampoe

PLYMOUTH Albion head coach Ryan Lamb was full of praise for returning loanee Paul Brown-Bampoe, highlighting his impressive performances and the growth he has shown from his first spell at the Brickfields.

Gaffney, Payne and Ahmed set for February title clashes

THREE Western Counties title fights will be on the card when Mayflower ABC holds its first show 'in years' according to organiser Chris Adaway.

Predictions of a stellar year for writing spot on

THIS year began with Plymouth poet Steve Spence highlighting what a vintage year for poetry and writing 2023 was and predicting a stellar 2024.

Loungers plan for Broadway

THE Loungers chain of cafe-bars has made an application for a licence for it's latest outlet in Plymouth - in a former Poundland store in Plymstock's main high street.

Children serve Christmas feast up for villagers

CHILDREN at a school in south-east Cornwall hosted a Christmas lunch for residents of the village in which they are based, serving food and drink and even singing a Christmas carol.

Family GP focus to 'fix front door'

GP surgeries will be offered financial incentives to ensure patients see the same doctor at every appointment under new Government proposals.

US role for Mandelson

LORD Peter Mandelson has been named the next UK ambassador to the US.

Drink-driving laws could face shake up

LAWS on drink and drug-driving could be reviewed amid concern about rising deaths on the roads, the Transport Secretary has suggested.

Two charged with assault of officers

TWO men have been charged with assaulting police after a disturbance at Manchester Airport, but no officers will face charges.

King jokes 'I'm still alive' on visit

THE King joked that he was \"still alive\" during a visit with the Queen to Walthamstow after August's peaceful antiracist protest in the area.

Missile attack kills one

A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's capital in Kyiv has killed at least one person and injured at least 12 others, officials said.

Devolution: what could it mean for Plymouth?

LEADERS WARN OF 'RUSHING IN' NEW PLANS

Final deadline to apply for Pension Credit

TODAY is the final deadline for Brits to apply for Pension Credit and still be able to receive the Winter Fuel Payment benefit as well.

Meet 'Britain's ugliest dog'!

A 'wonky little rescue' pooch dubbed 'cute and ugly at the same time' has been voted Britain's ugliest dog.

Pupils perform at care home

CARING pupils from a Plymouth primary school delighted care home residents with a festive performance. St Budeaux CE Primary Academy children regularly visit dementia care home Butterfly Lodge, which is just a short walk from the school.

Low number of food poisoning cases reported

FIGURES show Plymouth has had less than 20 official cases of food poisoning in 2024.

Festival of trees is also raising funds

NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM IS AMONG VENUES ESTES NEBES