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February 25, 2025
Slipway used by city ferry is reopened
THE Mount Edgcumbe slipway has officially reopened following extensive repairs to stop it crumbling into the water.

2 mins
County may go from 11 councils to three
A PROPOSAL about how Devon could be reshaped in the biggest overhaul of local government in 50 years looks set to suggest the county should have three councils.
2 mins
Rash of home and car break-ins
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and camera footage after reports of home break-ins and vehicle thefts in Plymouth. Officers were called after a house was broken into in Elford Crescent, Plympton, in the early hours of Thursday, February 20.
2 mins
Anguish after pregnant Robyn 'never woke up'
A PLYMOUTH man whose pregnant girlfriend went to bed and didn't wake up is now looking to help others after experiencing the \"worst\" anguish.
3 mins
Sale of new homes will fund more
A NEWLY-built housing estate is being sold by Plymouth City Council for £4m so it can reinvest the money in constructing more homes.

2 mins
Illegal vapes and tobacco are seized
ALL BUT ONE OF 14 SHOPS HAD ILLICIT GOODS

1 min
In court...
WHILE the debate goes on and on over the new 20mph zone in Stoke, there are some who are still being caught out by the current 20mph speed limit on Old Laira Road.
4 mins
MP checks out sewage works
A SEWAGE treatment works in Plymouth could be upgraded to reduce pollution risks, if plans by South West Water are approved.

1 min
PM promises sanctions to put pressure on Putin
SIR Keir Starmer has promised sweeping sanctions to heap pressure on Russia and get President Vladimir Putin \"not just to talk, but to make concessions\".

1 min
Teacher's account of day of terror
A YOGA teacher who was repeatedly stabbed in the Southport attacks last year has described helping several children to run to safety, adding she felt she had to survive in order to save those in her class.
1 min
AirPods can be hearing aids
PEOPLE in the UK are now able to use their Apple AirPods Pro as hearing aids.
1 min
Government 'needs a reset with farmers'
THE Government is being urged to \"reset\" its relationship with farmers after months of protests over policies including imposing inheritance tax on farms.

1 min
Parkrun is the right medicine for patients
GPs should prescribe parkruns to NHS patients, the charity which runs the scheme has said.

1 min
Who will benefit from a mayoral referendum?
I AGREE with Gillian Wright's letter about wasted money by councils and the government.
3 mins
Zuckerberg, Musk and Bezos... 3 wise men?
HERE we are, already slipping and sliding along that proverbial pilgrim trail that is 2025.

2 mins
The old tale of Little Red Riding Hood has had many versions
\"GRANDMOTHER, what a terrible big mouth you have!\" \"All the better to eat you with!\"

1 min
Guess The Year: When postal workers were on strike and colour TV was expanding
THE Herald reported that postal workers were on strike, and there were long queues outside the motor taxation office at Devonport.
1 min
A pleasant rural scene
THIS is a painting from the art collection at The Box that I have never seen 'in the flesh but, having come across an image of it, I think it has got a very spring-like feel.

2 mins
The countryside is for everybody
LIVING on a working farm in the tranquil Kent countryside, far away from the chaos of showbiz, gives JLS band member and 2024 Strictly finalist JB Gill the space to reflect and recharge.

3 mins
Red Devils announce more cuts
MANCHESTER United expect up to 200 further redundancies as part of a \"transformation plan\" to improve the club's financial sustainability.
1 min
Brilliant Carr hits 26 points in fine win for Raiders
PLYMOUTH Raiders recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season after seeing off Bracknell Cobras on a day full of firsts for the club.

2 mins
Edwards expected to be back for Hull clash
THE long absence of club captain Joe Edwards from matchday duty as a player for Plymouth Argyle is nearly over, head coach Miron Mus- lic has confirmed.

1 min
Argyle Women denied win right at the death
PLYMOUTH Argyle lost out on two vital points right at the death as fellow relegation candidates Billericay Town scored an equaliser deep into stoppage time for a 2-2 draw in the FAWNL Southern Premier Division at Home Park on Sunday.

3 mins
Dubois destined for Usyk insists Warren
BOXING PROMOTER Frank Warren insists IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois remains on track for a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.

1 min
Anna's thrill with Solheim 'honour'
Three-time major winner Anna Nordqvist has been appointed European captain for the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.

1 min
Williams won't take part in BNP Open
TENNIS VENUS Williams will not play at the BNP Paribas Open, the tournament revealed.
1 min
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