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March 05, 2025

Former nightclub left gutted by fire

A FORMER city nightclub has been left in a precarious state after suffering a suspected arson attack.

Former nightclub left gutted by fire

1 min

Pensioner dies after 'choking on a pasty'

A PLYMOUTH pensioner died after chok- ing on a pasty - after she changed her menu choice, an inquest has heard.

1 min

Mischief the cat goes viral after causing 'mayhem'

A PLYMOUTH cat named Mischief has gone viral on social media after a woman shared the “absolute mayhem” he has caused across the city.

Mischief the cat goes viral after causing 'mayhem'

2 mins

First of 169 new trees take root in Armada Way

SILVER LIMES ARE ANCHORED IN PLACE

First of 169 new trees take root in Armada Way

1 min

Report shows changes for tourism firms

TOURISM attractions in the South West are facing “real challenges” as visitor numbers fall, according to analysis in a new report on visitor trends.

1 min

Council apologises over rush-hour traffic 'chaos

ROADWORKS are causing rush-hour gridlock on a major route into and out of Plymouth.

Council apologises over rush-hour traffic 'chaos

4 mins

Dolly Parton's famous library coming to Plymouth

AMERICAN legend Dolly Parton's famous Imagination Library is being brought to Plymouth. The announcement has certainly got locals talking.

Dolly Parton's famous library coming to Plymouth

1 min

Death of young woman excited to start university

BETHANY WAS ON A LONG WAITING LIST FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

2 mins

Deal will enable housing estate to be completed

WORK TO RESTART SOON ON TAMERTON FOLIOT SCHEME

Deal will enable housing estate to be completed

3 mins

Long prison sentence for repeat sex offender

FEMALE VICTIM WAS AGED UNDER 14 AT TIME OF OFFENCES

Long prison sentence for repeat sex offender

2 mins

Jail sentence suspended for drug supplier

A MAN has been handed a suspended sentence after he was found with a large quantity of illegal drugs.

1 min

Vegan cafe set to close leaving diners 'gutted'

AN award-winning family-run business which has been serving delicious vegan food for six years is calling it a day at the end of this month.

Vegan cafe set to close leaving diners 'gutted'

3 mins

US aid to Ukraine 'paused'

PRESIDENT Donald Trump has directed a “pause” to United States assistance to Ukraine, following his disastrous Oval Office meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, in an apparent attempt to pressure the Ukrainian leader to engage in peace talks with Russia.

1 min

Whisky won't be 'watered down'

THE definition of single malt whisky will not be changed, the Government has confirmed, amid fears Scotch whisky producers could lose out from an application for protected status for an English single malt.

1 min

Triple killer's 'act of spite'

A TRIPLE killer raped his ex-girlfriend in a “violent, sexual act of spite” during an attack which saw him murder her and her sister with a crossbow and their mother with a butcher's knife, a court has heard.

Triple killer's 'act of spite'

2 mins

Vance called a 'clown' after 'random countries' remark

UNITED States Vice President JD Vance was yesterday forced to clarify that his criticism of a possible European peacekeeping force was not aimed at the UK or France, after a backlash from politicians and ex-soldiers - including former Plymouth Moor View MP Johnny Mercer, who labelled him a 'clown.'

Vance called a 'clown' after 'random countries' remark

1 min

Pledge to cut arms production red tape

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has vowed to cut red tape to make it easier for the Government to buy military equipment.

1 min

Record court delays 'deepening trauma'

THE record levels of Crown Court delays are deepening the trauma of victims and making many feel justice is “out of reach\", the Victims' Commissioner has warned.

Record court delays 'deepening trauma'

1 min

Bleak sight of Old Town Street is just depressing

SO the other day I popped into the Old Town Street area for the first time since works started to improve that part of town.

3 mins

Zooming through speed awareness tips

I WAS much perturbed to open an envelope from Devon and Cornwall Police recently, bearing news that I had been snapped going down the road at 35mph when I should have been going... slower.

Zooming through speed awareness tips

2 mins

Health and life insurer Vitality back in profit

VITALITY, the health and life insurer, has reported a return to profit growth in the first half of its current financial year.

1 min

Abrdn to restore vowels to its name after rebrand ridicule

SCOTTISH investment firm Abrdn is to reintroduce vowels to its name, after being mocked for a disastrous rebrand.

Abrdn to restore vowels to its name after rebrand ridicule

1 min

Flats plans for former Longreach rehab unit

PLANS have been put forward to two apartment blocks comprising of ten flats in Plymouth. The scheme would see the new homes built on the site of a former drug rehabilitation centre.

Flats plans for former Longreach rehab unit

1 min

New homes 'future-proofed'

A LEADING South West estate agent has said the housing industry is finally starting to move behind basic energy-saving measures and create greener homes.

New homes 'future-proofed'

2 mins

Signs your child could do with a digital detox

IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT YOUNG ONES SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME ONLINE, HERE'S WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR AND HOW TO TACKLE THE ISSUE.

Signs your child could do with a digital detox

3 mins

My partner's teen daughter has moved in... I'm worried

If you try to force him to choose between you and his daughter, you will lose

2 mins

Blown away by the Windy City

BARRY COOPER GETS A TASTE FOR CHICAGO AND THE GLORIOUSLY GREEN STATE OF ILLINOIS RAN

Blown away by the Windy City

4 mins

Deadly desires

BASED on a true story, this crime-drama is set in the intoxicating world of London's club-land and it explores the age-old inequalities surrounding class, sex and death.

Deadly desires

1 min

Cancer doesn't have to be as scary as I was brought up to think it was

Comedian Mark Steel tells HANNAH STEPHENSON how even life-threatening throat cancer couldn't stop him from seeing the funny side of life

Cancer doesn't have to be as scary as I was brought up to think it was

5 mins

PRODUCT TEST: IPHONE 16e REVIEW

Apple's latest iPhone is the little brother of the pack - I've had a closer look at the 16e revealed last week and in the shops now.

PRODUCT TEST: IPHONE 16e REVIEW

1 min

LOT OF FUSS ABOUT NOTHING

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD WITH THE LATEST DEVICES FROM THIS COOL COMPANY

LOT OF FUSS ABOUT NOTHING

2 mins

Hellings nails a maximum checkout in Cherry Tree's whitewashing of Duchy

LEE HELLINGS' habit of hitting a top of the shop 170 checkout continued as he nailed the highest possible finish in an 11-0 Steve Chapman 501 League win for Cherry Tree C at Duchy.

Hellings nails a maximum checkout in Cherry Tree's whitewashing of Duchy

4 mins

United fans are urged to wear black

MANCHESTER United fans have been urged by a supporters’ group to wear black to this weekend's anti-Glazer protest to symbolise how the club is “slowly dying”.

1 min

Slot's foul-mouthed outburst revealed by FA

MERSEYSIDE derby referee Michael Oliver claimed Liverpool head coach Arne Slot told him he would be to blame if the Reds did not win the league.

2 mins

Misfiring Lambs need to find the goal-den touch

TAVISTOCK manager Stuart Henderson is hoping his side can find their scoring touch and quickly ahead of tonight's Southern League Division one clash with Bristol Manor Farm.

Misfiring Lambs need to find the goal-den touch

2 mins

Tributes to Test legend at service

CRICKET Zak Crawley and Chris Cowdrey were among those to pay their respects to Kent and England great Derek Underwood at a service of thanksgiving at Canterbury Cathedral yesterday.

Tributes to Test legend at service

1 min

Raducanu may face third seed

Emma Raducanu has been handed a potential second-round clash with Coco Gauff as she prepares to return to action in Indian Wells.

1 min

India reach trophy final with Oz win

INDIA booked their place in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy with a four-wicket victory over Australia in Dubai.

India reach trophy final with Oz win

2 mins

Furlong closing in on return

RUGBY UNION Tadhg Furlong is closing in on his Ireland comeback with today's training session shaping up to be crucial in deciding his availability for the Guinness Six Nations title collision with France.

1 min

MUSLIC'S PEP TALK

ARGYLE BOSS HAS A FANTA-STIC EXPERIENCE WITH GUARDIOLA

MUSLIC'S PEP TALK

2 mins

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