Dann calls for Plymouth public to back his starlet

A PLYMOUTH boxing trainer behind the city’s most successful fighter in almost 20 years said he is struggling to understand a lack of support among sporting fans in the city.

Nobody can be above the law

THE utter absurdity of America was laid bare last week when the Supreme Court was asked if Donald Trump could kill a rival without fear of prosecution.

Police name boy killed in sword attack

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy killed by a man who went on a rampage wielding a sword has been named locally as Daniel Anjorin.

Special effects job is a labour of love

ARTS UNI GRADUATE ON HER ROLE AT DORSET COMPANY

Had our fill of potholes

BACK in the day, a story about someone complaining about a pothole was standard fayre in local weekly newspapers and a solid lead back on page 18.

Impressive Ursu floors Razaq to put himself in prime place

PLYMOUTH boxing prodigy Constantin Ursu is now the number one mandatory contender for the Commonwealth welterweight title after demolishing challenger Basi Razaq in a Silver Commonwealth title clash on Saturday.

Dawson has his sights on Olympic gold

PLYMOUTH rower Jacob Dawson is determined to make the dominance of the GB men's eight count at the Olympics after retaining his European title.

Green Army can roar the Pilgrims to safety

THERE never seems to be a chance of an easy life if you are a Plymouth Argyle fan.

Swinney backed for top job as nominations open

NOMINATIONS have opened in the Scottish National Party leadership contest, as senior figures rallied to back former deputy first minister John Swinney for the job.

King tells of diagnosis 'shock' in centre visit

THE King spoke of his \"shock\" at being diagnosed with cancer as he met fellow patients on his return to public-facing duties.

International law warning over incursion into Rafah

THE UK has warned an Israeli incursion into Rafah will struggle to be compliant with international law, amid pleas for Hamas to accept a ceasefire package.

£1m flats close to completion

GRADE II LISTED GATEHOUSE REDEVELOPED

HOBBS RESIGNS

PARKWAY BEGIN THE SEARCH FOR A NEW FIRST TEAM MANAGER

Rantzen urges reform

CAMPAIGNERS both for and against a change in the law on assisted dying gathered outside Parliament yesterday as MPs were set to take part in a debate over a petition on the issue backed by Dame Esther Rantzen.

University gets students' votes

FORMER COLLEGE OF ART IS HIGHLY PRAISED BY STUDENTS

Appeals for change

CAMPAIGNERS, bereaved relatives and famous faces are to gather outside Parliament ahead of a debate on assisted dying amid a call for “less pearl-clutching” and more constructive conversation.

Minister insists country mix-up was 'rhetorical'

POLICING minister Chris Philp said he was posing a \"rhetorical question\" after he appeared to ask whether Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are different countries.

Survival hopes hit by defeat at The Den

RELEGATION-THREATENED Plymouth Argyle’s Championship fate will be decided on the final day of the season after losing 1-0 to Millwall at The Den on Saturday.

Battling Parkway earn away point to avoid relegation

IN their final game of a difficult season – and at the end of a particularly demanding April in which they have played 11 games in 27 days – 17th placed Plymouth Parkway travelled to 18th placed Beaconsfield Town ahead only on goal difference with both sides knowing that only a win would guarantee them safety from relegation.

NHS record defended after defection of MP

A HOME Office minister has defended the Government’s record on the NHS, after the shock defection of a Tory MP to Labour in anger over the crisis.

'Real risk' of bread, beer prices rising

THE price of bread, beer and biscuits may rise this year as research suggests the unusually wet weather seen over autumn and winter could hit UK harvests by almost a fifth.

Enjoy a sauna beside the sea at RWY!

OUTDOOR FACILITY IS IN CONVERTED HORSE BOX

Countdown begins to council elections

WITH less than a week to go until the local elections in Plymouth, 119 candidates will be vying for 19 seats on the city council.

INTO THE LIONS' DEN

ARGYLE HEAD TO MILLWALL LOOKING TO SEAL THEIR SAFETY

Irish claims of Rwanda effect rebuffed by No 10

IT is too early to jump to conclusions about the impact of the Rwanda plan, Downing Street has said, after the Irish government claimed it was causing an influx of migrants into the Republic.

Paperwork for rail line 'will take five years'

...BUT BUILDING WORK CAN BE DONE IN JUST FIVE MONTHS

Babcock wins new contract for navy frigates refit

DEVONPORT Dockyard operators Babcock have secured the contract to manage a support group involved in the refitting of Royal Navy Type 23 class frigates, which they say will mean creating new roles for 40 engineering technicians and managers in Plymouth.

John's 'In a spin' with reissued vinyl singles

A NEW Devon record label is reissuing classic vinyl singles from the golden age of music, including a very rare release from the band that became Status Quo. Three music buffs from Plymouth and Exeter have just released an early effort from pre-Quo group The Traffic Jam and even tracked down and interviewed Quo leader Francis Rossi for the liner notes.

End is in sight for diabetes runner

A MAN with type one diabetes is this weekend hoping to complete his journey, running from John O’Groats to Land’s End, having passed through Plymouth and crossed the Tamar Bridge this week.

Single celebrates our Right To Roam

TOTNES singer/songwriter Holly Ebony has recorded her latest single, Follow Your Feet in celebration of Right To Roam, with all proceeds from the song being donated to the movement.