Ex-PO boss breaks down at inquiry

FORMER Post Office boss Paula Vennells broke down in tears twice mid-evidence as she made an emotional appearance at the Horizon IT inquiry.

'Ireland recognises state of Palestine' - Taoiseach

THE Republic of Ireland has announced that it recognises the state of Palestine, in a joint move with Norway and Spain.

Bunny is saved from filthy cage

'BABY' BEING LOOKED AFTER AT WOODSIDE

Marines prepare for role in D-Day events

COMMANDOS WILL RETRACE STEPS OF PREDECESSORS

New airport plans published

LIMITED AVIATION USE IS PART OF SHG PROPOSALS

MP slams Sunak for scene stealing

JOHNNY MERCER SAYS 'IT'S ALL ABOUT HIM'

Sunak declares July 4 date for general election

PM SAYS 'NEVER WILL WE LEAVE THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY TO FACE DARKEST OF DAYS ALONE'

Once again, Uggie the dog steals the show

STEALING the limelight from the human stars of The Artist is Uggie, George Valentin’s faithful dog, who even saves his master’s life. Incredible theatrical puppetry skills bring the little white dog to life and his waggy tail and gentle bark capture the audience’s hearts.

Critical acclaim for city-born show tipped as West End hit

THEATRE critics are predicting that a new show created in Plymouth will be a massive West End hit.

Dann urges Plymouth public to get behind star boxers

CITY TRAINER IS BACKING URSU AND ADAWAY TO REACH THE TOP IN BOXING

Gladiators will call on Kemp if Covatti misses out again

PLYMOUTH Gladiators boss Garry May says he has a Plan B to fall back on if number one Nico Covatti is still not ready to get back in the saddle for the club in the BSN Series clash with Poole Pirates tonight (7.30pm).

Party time

SOPHIE ROBERTS revels in the samba beat for a week of Rio's Carnival

Historic street is full of new flavours

FOOD FROM AROUND WORLD IS PART OF UNION STREET'S SCENE

Police powers ruling 'a victory for democracy'

REGULATIONS which lowered the threshold for police intervening in protests were unlawful, the High Court has ruled.

Blood payments 'within 90 days'

SOME victims of the infected blood scandal will receive a £210,000 interim compensation payment before the end of the summer, the Government has announced.

Neighbour's warning over XL bully dogs

THE neighbour of a woman who was mauled to death by two XL bully dogs feared the animals were dangerous and warned her child to never touch them.

Man dies as plane hit by turbulence

A BRITISH airline passenger has died after a flight from Heathrow Airport to Singapore \"encountered severe turbulence\".

'Being Lord Mayor is a chance to say thanks'

CLLR TINA TUOHY SAYS IT'S AN HONOUR TO TAKE UP CHAINS

Scooter rider spared jail after fatal collision

NAVAL RECRUIT ROHAN HICKS WAS VICTIM OF THE CRASH

Owner slams 'offensive' hygiene rating system

RESTAURATEUR SHUTS DELI AFTER ONE-STAR RATING

Sharron's tears as she recalls mother

PLYMOUTH-BORN former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies was unable to hold back her tears as she remembered her mother's gruelling last moments.

Worthy homage to silver screen classic

The world premiere of The Artist took place at Theatre Royal Plymouth on Monday evening. Andy Phillips was among those in the audience to see Drew McOnie's stage version of the Oscar-winning film

Xander 'no interest' in joining LIV

GOLF Xander Schauffele will have no interest in joining LIV Golf after winning the US PGA Championship, according to his father Stefan.

TWO SIGN FOR ALBION

DART AND MOA BECOME FIRST SIGNINGS OF THE SUMMER

Knight hoping that opener Dunkley can rebuild confidence

HEATHER Knight has called for Sophia Dunkley to build confidence on the domestic stage after being dropped for England’s successful series against Pakistan.

Weather causes disruption to cricket weekend

BUT IVYBRIDGE 2ND XI GO SECOND AFTER OVERCOMING IPPLEPEN 2NDS

Archer's ready to fire in T20 clash

ENGLAND are eager to unleash Jofra Archer’s “fear factor” against Pakistan as the seamer prepares for his first home appearance in almost four years.

Labour targets housebuilders as it pledges to build new towns

LABOUR will build a new generation of towns in a bid to tackle the housing crisis, Angela Rayner will say as she attempts to curry favour with the housebuilding sector.

Sunak makes 'wholehearted' apology to blood scandal victims

RISHI Sunak has issued a “wholehearted and unequivocal” apology to the victims of the biggest treatment disaster in the NHS.

Assange wins bid to appeal against US extradition

JULIAN ASSANGE has won a bid to bring an appeal against his extradition to the United States at the High Court.