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February 26, 2025

Drug use contributed to lorry driver's death

A HGV lorry driver with a history of heart problems and substance abuse died four days after having a stent fitted and discharging himself from hospital, an inquest heard. David John Sleep was discovered \"clearly dead\" by a friend staying at his home in Launceston on February 14 last year.

1 min

Police in probe over acid attack in city

POLICE are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information following a serious assault in Plymouth, in which acid was used.

Police in probe over acid attack in city

1 min

Bright new street art is in honour of Bobbi-Anne

A THOUGHT-PROVOKING mural has been created to remember the life of a Leigham teenager whose life was cruelly taken four years ago.

Bright new street art is in honour of Bobbi-Anne

1 min

Devonport road to close as milestone events begin

A DEVONPORT road will be closed for four days from Thursday as the area celebrates a special milestone with a programme of events which will spill into the streets.

1 min

Ex-Argyle star facing private prosecution

THE Scottish Government has approved a legal aid application for a private prosecution of former Scotland and Plymouth Argyle footballer David Goodwillie for rape.

1 min

'New era' hailed as college bought by Chinese group

PLYMOUTH'S historic Plymouth College has become the latest UK private school to be bought by a Chinese company.

'New era' hailed as college bought by Chinese group

2 mins

Hike to council tax confirmed as spending rises to £253m

PLYMOUTH will spend £30 million more social care and homelessness next year, as the city council hikes council tax by five per cent. The total is made up of a core 2.99% rise, with a further two per cent to support adult social care services, and will be added to amounts for police and fire services before final bills are sent.

Hike to council tax confirmed as spending rises to £253m

3 mins

Bid to carry on using park and ride for car boot sales

PLANS to allow the Coypool Park and Ride site to be used for car boot sales for a further decade have been lodged.

Bid to carry on using park and ride for car boot sales

1 min

College rated 'good' but improvements needed

SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS NEED MORE SUPPORT

College rated 'good' but improvements needed

2 mins

Festival with health goals at heart is on way back

BREAST FEST RAISED ALMOST £10K ON DEBUT LAST YEAR

Festival with health goals at heart is on way back

2 mins

Restraining order and fine over stalking

A MAN who admitted stalking a woman for nearly three months has been handed a fine and a restraining order.

1 min

'Friendly' club is marking 80 years

GET-TOGETHER WAS STARTED BACK IN 1945

'Friendly' club is marking 80 years

1 min

Jail sentence for boxer marks the end of his career

DRUGS OFFENCES WERE THREE YEARS AGO

Jail sentence for boxer marks the end of his career

3 mins

Energy bills set for 6.4% rise

HOUSEHOLDS are facing a 6.4% jump in energy bills from April.

1 min

Cooper is horrified by Luton crime

THE Home Secretary has described the actions of a 19-year-old man who killed his mother and two siblings and was planning a primary school shooting as \"the most appalling crime\".

1 min

Boost for Gatwick growth plan

THE Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the UK's aviation watchdog, has given a nod to Gatwick Airport's bid for a second runway by accepting several financial pledges from the airport for the coming four years.

Boost for Gatwick growth plan

1 min

Confidence plunges in hospitality sector

CONFIDENCE among Britain's hospitality sector leaders is dwindling, with only a third feeling optimistic about the forthcoming year's trading amid escalating costs.

1 min

Council places focus on training for employment

Local Democracy Reporter THE number of young people with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) in Plymouth going into education, employment and training has risen by a quarter in two years, going up from 72% in January 2023 to 90% in December last year.

Council places focus on training for employment

2 mins

Does my child feel lonely?

Thousands of children call Childline each year with feelings of loneliness. The helpline's director and a therapist tell LISA SALMON how parents can help

Does my child feel lonely?

3 mins

Break from kids turns out to be anything but a gas

The twins had gone to their grandma's house for a few days to allow Victoria and me some time to restore the house to something habitable.

Break from kids turns out to be anything but a gas

2 mins

Medical miracles

ALTHOUGH slightly stomach-churning, this is truly fascinating viewing if you don't mind gory surgical scenes.

Medical miracles

1 min

Taylor's 14 tons help Legends to a victory

SEAN TAYLOR added a 180 to his 14-ton tally in the Monday Premier League, which helped Legends Lounge to an 8-3 triumph at Bluebird A.

Taylor's 14 tons help Legends to a victory

5 mins

Pawson wil take charge of Cup tie

PREMIER League referee Craig Pawson will take charge of Plymouth Argyle's Emirates FA Cup fifth round tie against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

1 min

'I played for Manchester City and have a connection with them... But my club is Plymouth!' - Andy Morrison

ANDY Morrison has built up a close connection with Manchester City over a quarter of a century, first as a player and Wembley-winning captain and later witnessing their incredible run of success under Pep Guardiola as an official club ambassador.

'I played for Manchester City and have a connection with them... But my club is Plymouth!' - Andy Morrison

7 mins

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