The Herald - May 17, 2025

The Herald - May 17, 2025

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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.

2 mins
Anti-sewage activists set to protest on Hoe
WATER BOSSES TOLD TO CLEAN UP THEIR ACT

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

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

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.

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.

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.

1 min
City lecturer wins funding from Finnish Government
€20,000 GRANT BELIEVED TO BE LARGEST OF ITS KIND FROM GOVERNMENT-FUNDED ORGANISATION

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.

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.

1 min
I'm ready for anything, says Williams' Albon
YOUNGSTER SAYS CONFIDENCE HAS BEEN REBUILT AFTER RED BULL DEMOTION

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

2 mins
Bring on the butterflies
TRANSFORM YOUR GARDEN INTO A POLLINATOR HAVEN

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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