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May 17, 2025

By-election call over councillor 'defection'

THE ruling Labour group is calling for a by-election after Plymouth's first openly trans councillor defected to the Liberal Democrats. Dylan Tippetts resigned from the Labour Party last Friday accusing it of \"throwing transgender people under the bus\" and just five days later joined the Liberal Democrats.

2 mins

Basketball court project proves a real slam dunk

A PLYMOUTH community interest company has just transformed a run-down basketball court at Central Park into an amazing piece of urban floor art, with funds provided by the area's ward councillor.

Basketball court project proves a real slam dunk

2 mins

Anti-sewage activists set to protest on Hoe

WATER BOSSES TOLD TO CLEAN UP THEIR ACT

Anti-sewage activists set to protest on Hoe

2 mins

Man posted heroin with dog food

A MAN who posted heroin with dog food to an address in Plymouth has been told he will not face prison but must do unpaid work as punishment.

1 min

Tudor: No U-turn on elected mayor issue

'I DIDN'T ADVOCATE FOR A CITY MAYOR IN 2010'

3 mins

Unmanned submarine unveiled by Royal Navy

VESSEL WILL BE USED FOR TESTING NEW CAPABILITIES

2 mins

Change of direction for venue on historic route

DIVE SHOP AND CAFE FOR FORMER PUB ON COAST PATH

Change of direction for venue on historic route

3 mins

Homebase deal boosts Dawson's rich list rank

HE SAYS IT HAS ADDED 'MASSIVE VALUE'

2 mins

Man threatened to kill his mum

JAIL SENTENCE AFTER ARMED STAND-OFF

Man threatened to kill his mum

2 mins

Dozens killed in attack

AT least 82 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, as US President Donald Trump wrapped up his regional trip.

1 min

Firefighters die in blaze at ex-RAF base

TWO firefighters and a member of the public have died following a large fire at a former RAF base.

1 min

Watchdog: Missed chance to investigate smuggling gangs

OPPORTUNITIES to crack down on criminal smuggling gangs in England and Wales were missed by law enforcement agencies, a watchdog has warned.

Watchdog: Missed chance to investigate smuggling gangs

1 min

One in 12 women are 'affected by violence'

THE Government appears to be “oblivious” to the true scale of harm caused by violence against women and girls, MPs have warned.

One in 12 women are 'affected by violence'

1 min

'Water taxi service' must end for illegal immigrants

YET again the Labour so-called Government has come out with yet more hot air about immigration.

3 mins

Don't settle for a church tribute act

IMAGINE you were introducing a friend to a band you liked that they'd never heard of but are still touring - maybe one playing at Plymouth Sounds in June.

Don't settle for a church tribute act

1 min

City lecturer wins funding from Finnish Government

€20,000 GRANT BELIEVED TO BE LARGEST OF ITS KIND FROM GOVERNMENT-FUNDED ORGANISATION

City lecturer wins funding from Finnish Government

3 mins

Laureates take centre-stage for weekend events

THREE WORDSMITHS BOOKED FOR PERFORMANCE WEEKEND

2 mins

THREE WORDSMITHS BOOKED FOR PERFORMANCE WEEKEND

THREE of the city’s laureates will be taking part in this year’s Plymouth Performance Weekend, which starts next Saturday.

2 mins

Gladiators' Klindt is on a mission after a disappointing start

HEAT leader and number one Nicolai Klindt is a man on a mission after his disappointing start to life with the Plymouth Gladiators.

Gladiators' Klindt is on a mission after a disappointing start

2 mins

Devon looking to beat Berkshire

DEVON captain James Horler wants to eliminate any doubts about qualifying for the knockout stages of the National Counties Trophy by defeating Berkshire in the final round of group matches, writes Conrad Sutcliffe.

2 mins

Man Utd owner's wealth drops by £6billion

FOOTBALL Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's wealth has fallen by £6.473billion in the last year, according to this year's Sunday Times Rich List.

Man Utd owner's wealth drops by £6billion

1 min

I'm ready for anything, says Williams' Albon

YOUNGSTER SAYS CONFIDENCE HAS BEEN REBUILT AFTER RED BULL DEMOTION

I'm ready for anything, says Williams' Albon

2 mins

Freddie Issaka gets Wales big break

THE 18-YEAR-OLD WILL ATTEND A TRAINING CAMP IN SPAIN

2 mins

This show is not just a guy talking about food ... that's boring

STANLEY TUCCI TALKS ABOUT HIS DEEPLY PERSONAL EXPLORATION OF ITALY'S CULINARY TRADITIONS.

4 mins

BIG LUNCH

ARE you in a recipe rut? If you are, you're not alone.

2 mins

Eat & greet

The recipes for success at next month's Big Lunch event, by SHARON GREEN

Eat & greet

2 mins

Bring on the butterflies

TRANSFORM YOUR GARDEN INTO A POLLINATOR HAVEN

Bring on the butterflies

2 mins

TOP beer

JEREMY CLARKSON AND KALEB COOPER TELL RACHAEL DAVIS ABOUT OPENING A PUB, A DISASTROUS HARVEST, AND DEALING WITH THE RAIN AS CLARKSON'S FARM RETURNS

3 mins

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