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February 04, 2025

Tugboat crews being balloted in jobs row

AROUND 300 Royal Navy tugboat and marine services crews, many with decades of experience, are being balloted this week for strike action, due to being locked out of consultations over the services they provide, according to their union.

2 mins

Carer Nicky rewarded for 'decade of service'

A PLYMOUTH care assistant has been rewarded for 10 years of 'exemplary service' with flowers and a £100 gift voucher.

Carer Nicky rewarded for 'decade of service'

1 min

Dementia risk rises with lack of good sleep

NOT getting enough sleep or experiencing poor-quality rest affects how we feel in the morning.

1 min

It's a 'privilege' to take on vital role saving lives

NIGEL GRAY HAS ALWAYS HAD A DEEP CONNECTION TO THE SEA

It's a 'privilege' to take on vital role saving lives

2 mins

Funeral costs rise by 3.5% report claims

THE cost of a funeral has risen by another 3.5% in a year to £4,285, according to the SunLife Cost of Dying Report.

1 min

University's £7.7m bid for new eyecare centre

FACILITY WILL TEACH OPTOMETRY AND WELCOME PATIENTS

University's £7.7m bid for new eyecare centre

2 mins

Delays as gas pipes replaced in city area

DRIVERS using a main roundabout in Plymouth have been warned they will face delays for a month in Pennycomequick as Wales & West Utilities is carrying out upgrade work on gas pipes.

1 min

Plymouth is hotspot for Dickensian superbug

PLYMOUTH has been revealed as a hotspot for cases of a Dickensian superbug, as cases soar in 2025.

Plymouth is hotspot for Dickensian superbug

2 mins

Extra support for forces families

EMPLOYMENT TRAINING WILL BE ENHANCED BY COUNCIL SCHEME

2 mins

Revamped warship back at sea

HMS SUTHERLAND RETURNS TO SERVICE AFTER MAJOR REFIT

Revamped warship back at sea

2 mins

Mutley Plain cafe to become artisan bakery

IT WILL ALSO BE A HUB FOR ALL THEIR OUTLETS AND POP-UPS

Mutley Plain cafe to become artisan bakery

2 mins

Man jailed over sexual offences

HE HAD INDECENT IMAGES OF CHILDREN

Man jailed over sexual offences

1 min

USAid staff locked out

STAFF at the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) have been instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington DC headquarters, after the influential billionaire Elon Musk announced that US President Donald Trump had agreed with him that the body should close.

1 min

Boy dies in school stabbing

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has died after he was stabbed at a school in Sheffield.

1 min

14 years in prison for Khalife

THE \"dangerous fool\" Daniel Khalife was yesterday sentenced to 14 years and three months behind bars, after spying for Iran and escaping from prison.

14 years in prison for Khalife

1 min

UK trade with States is 'fair and balanced'

THE UK's trading relationship with the US is \"fair and balanced\", Downing Street insisted after Donald Trump said that the UK was \"out of line\".

UK trade with States is 'fair and balanced'

1 min

Ofsted inspection changes defended

THE Education Secretary has rejected criticism of plans to revamp Ofsted's grading system for schools with a new \"report card\" scale.

1 min

'Refugees need safe and legal way to get to UK'

IMPROVING safe and legal routes for refugees to come to the UK is work the Government should be undertaking alongside its efforts to tackle smuggling gangs, a report has stated.

1 min

Should our city have its own elected mayor?

THE question of whether Plymouth should have its own elected Mayor is an important issue for the city, that deserves a full exploration of the issues involved.

3 mins

We need to think very carefully over use of AI

APPARENTLY the future is AI! Prime Minister Keir Starmer says so, pledging to devote billions in tax money to the bloated Big Technology Corporations to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) rather than spending our taxes on real people's health and welfare, emotional and physical.

We need to think very carefully over use of AI

2 mins

Best lead roles

TRANSFORMING the lives of unlucky pups, this show is all about remarkable mutts that are given a new lease of life.

Best lead roles

1 min

Pupils cooking up healthy eating habits

Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools campaign is moving forward - thanks to a new ingredient in the classroom. ZOE CHAMBERLAIN reports...

Pupils cooking up healthy eating habits

3 mins

Lung haul

HOW TO SPOT THE SYMPTOMS OF EMPHYSEMA AND WHEN TO SEEK HELP.

Lung haul

2 mins

Raiders earn the bragging rights with victory over their city rivals

PLYMOUTH Raiders took local bragging rights for the second time this season, when they completed a National Division Three league double over the Plymouth Marjon Patriots.

Raiders earn the bragging rights with victory over their city rivals

3 mins

Whitmore and Wilson on target as Argyle Women pick up a win

PLYMOUTH Argyle earned a vital three points after defeating 10-player Lewes 2-1 in the FA Women's National League Southern Premier at Home Park, writes Lexie Sanders.

Whitmore and Wilson on target as Argyle Women pick up a win

2 mins

Katic has a desire to be a Pilgrim

MIRON Muslic has declared that Bosnia and Herzegovina international defender Nikola Katic showed 'a real desire' to be a part of Plymouth Argyle for the rest of the season.

1 min

Hardie takes frustrations out on West Brom and earns Argyle three huge points in fight to avoid the drop

BY Chris Errington Ryan Hardie admitted he had been# annoyed to be left out of Plymouth Argyle's team against West Bromwich Albion at Home Park on Saturday but the striker responded in the best possible way by scoring twice as a second half substitute to clinch a 2-1 win.

Hardie takes frustrations out on West Brom and earns Argyle three huge points in fight to avoid the drop

4 mins

Boateng bound for Argyle?

PLYMOUTH Argyle were last night closing in on the signing of defensive midfielder Malachi Boateng on a permanent deal from Scottish Premiership side Hearts, as the transfer window slammed shut until the summer.

Boateng bound for Argyle?

1 min

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