Lando sets sights on 2025 title bid

LANDO Norris believes McLaren will “100 per cent” be title contenders next season and predicts plenty more excitement for the rest of 2024.

Interest rates held at 5.25% but BoE 'optimistic' about cuts

THE Bank of England has decided to keep UK interest rates unchanged, but gave a new sense of optimism that borrowing costs could soon be cut if inflation is reined in.

I'm too left-wing for Keir's Labour, jokes Mordaunt

PENNY Mordaunt joked she is “too left-wing” for Labour, as she insisted Tory hopes of retaining Dover were “slightly improved” by Natalie Elphicke’s defection.

Modification mastermind jailed for life

THE mastermind of a lucrative extreme body modifications enterprise has been jailed for life.

Rafah hospitals out of fuel in three days - WHO

THE World Health Organisation says it has only three days of fuel for its medical operations in southern Gaza, with shortages already forcing one of three remaining hospitals in the city of Rafah to shut down.

Guest house wins TV show

DESPITE NOT OFFERING ANY BREAKFAST!

Grieving parents call for genetic testing

'ALL PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD BE SCREENED'

Young singers to perform at fundraising concert

TALENTED young singers will be performing at a fundraising concert this month.

Felling: Shock at council 'secrecy'

TWO former Labour councillors have written of their concern over the way in which the authority planned a military-style operation to ensure the felling of trees on Armada Way last year.

Primary school upgraded to 'good'

A Plymouth school that was rated as ‘inadequate’ in 2019 following an Ofsted inspection is celebrating an upgrade to ‘good’.

Steam train in speed bid

A HISTORIC steam locomotive is launching a record speed bid in Plymouth this weekend.

EXPECTING INTEREST

DEWSNIP IS BRACED FOR WHITTAKER OFFERS THIS SUMMER

Dates for your diary for Argyle's 2024/25 season

PLYMOUTH Argyle can look forward to a second consecutive season in the Championship after their dramatic 1-0 win against Hull City at Home Park on Saturday.

My special moment was ruined by a piece of history!

25 YEARS AGO, LEE PHILLIPS WAS UPSTAGED BY ‘THAT’ GLASS GOAL

Plympton Boys come from behind to win Cup

IN a thrilling showdown, the Year 10 boys team from Plympton Academy, a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, achieved victory in the Plymouth Cup Final, prevailing 2-1 against their competitors.

Bowls gave me a new lease of life -Yearling

ALISON Yearling admits playing bowls changed her life after being diagnosed with a genetic eye condition in her 20s.

Deputy role for Kate Forbes as Swinney appoints cabinet

KATE Forbes has been appointed as John Swinney’s Deputy First Minister as the SNP leader assembles his Cabinet.

Sunak hit by defection of Elphicke over small boats

RISHI Sunak has been dealt a fresh blow after Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defected to Labour, hitting out at his “tired and chaotic Government”.

Three families of stab victims call for inquiry

THE families of the victims of triple killer Valdo Calocane have reiterated their calls for a public inquiry into the deaths, after the Court of Appeal heard a bid to change his sentence.

'No aid yet' as Israel reopens Gaza crossing

THE Israeli military said it has re- opened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, after days of closure, but the United Nations said no humanitarian aid has yet entered.

St Luke's opens new shop

HOSPICE WELCOMES FIRST CUSTOMERS TO IVYBRIDGE STORE

Keyham residents are grateful for assistance

CONSTRUCTION FIRMS HELP TO REPAIR BOMB DAMAGE

Spanish visitors on way

TWO stunning Spanish sailing ships are due to dock in Plymouth for the upcoming Pirates weekend.

MP granted 48 hours by inquiry

PLYMOUTH MP and Veterans’ Minister Johnny Mercer has been granted an extra 48 hours to finalise his application to withhold names of those who told him about alleged special forces murders in Afghanistan from an inquiry.

Top award for former wharf master

FORMER Dockyard stalwart Dave Trigger has been presented with the Imperial Service Medal, after more than half a century of exemplary and meritorious service working in Devonport Dockyard and across the Plymouth area.

Jobcentre staff 'spat on and face death threats'

STRIKING SECURITY GUARDS 'FACING REGULAR ABUSE'

WE WANT YOU BACK!

ARGYLE WANT PHILLIPS AND DEVINE ON LOAN NEXT SEASON

Whiting-O'Brien claims 'big fish' against King Billy

KIRSTY Whiting-O'Brien became the first player this Plymouth City Super League season to net a 'big fish' 170 checkout in Victory's 10-1 Division A defeat against King Billy.

Two more handed first pro deals with Pilgrims

PLYMOUTH Argyle's two newest professionals to emerge from the academy ranks are Josh Bernard and Jack Matthews.

Wilson: I will win this trophy again

KYREN Wilson turned his first world snooker title into a family affair after withstanding a stirring fightback from qualifier Jak Jones to triumph 18-14 at the Crucible.