Plympton's library officially opens 4 years after fire 2012-02-04 07:33:21
Plympton's new state-of-the-art library will be officially opened this morning. The old one burned down in 2008 and locals have been using a tem...   [more...]

Diver shares story of possible Lord Nelson find 2012-02-04 07:26:06
A diving instructor who may have found the sword belonging to Nelson himself says it will be some time before it can be brought to the surface. Mark ...   [more...]

Plymouth has key role in Navy's future, says PM 2012-02-03 15:56:33
The Prime Minister has told Plymothians the city will continue to play a key role in naval defence. David Cameron is in Plymouth this afternoon. He's...   [more...]

Nurse to face misconduct hearing 2012-02-02 14:34:39
A former Plymouth nurse will face a misconduct hearing next week. It's alleged that Rebecca Ogley repeatedly failed to perform tasks allocated to her...   [more...]

Business leaders welcome government's transport proposals 2012-02-02 14:32:00
Devon business leaders are hoping new government proposals on managing transport funding could lead to improvements on the A38 and A303. A consultati...   [more...]

City council negotiating with potential buyers for Pavilions 2012-02-02 07:07:28
The city council's in negotiations with providers to keep an ice rink in Plymouth. That could mean updating the rink at the Pavilions or a new facili...   [more...]

One day left to have your day on Devonport incinerator 2012-02-02 07:06:00
Tomorrow's the last day Plymothians can have their say on plans to build a waste incinerator at Devonport. The city council have already given the pl...   [more...]

Woman released on police bail after fatal crash 2012-01-31 08:33:36
A 57 year old woman has been released on police bail after she was arrested yesterday following the death of a motorcyclist in Plymouth. The man in h...   [more...]

Woman arrested after biker dies in A38 crash 2012-01-30 17:46:41
A Plymouth woman's been arrested in connection with a fatal accident on the A38 this morning. The 57 year old woman is being questioned by ...   [more...]

Motorcyclist dies and multiple collisions cause chaos on A38 2012-01-30 10:13:22
A motorcyclist has died  this morning following a series of accidents on the A38. A van, a motorbike and two cars were involved in an accident o...   [more...]

Woman remains in hospital with life threatening injuries after teenager dies in crash 2012-01-30 07:47:16
A 17 year old girl has died following a crash near Torpoint at the weekend. The incident happened just after 8am on Saturday on the A374 near Sh...   [more...]

Councillors to discuss possible toll increase on Tamar Bridge 2012-01-30 07:45:39
A reduction in traffic flow on the tamar bridge and torpoint ferry could result in a toll increase. A report to council leaders will also explain tha...   [more...]

Volunteers take part in cycle ride fundraiser for the RNLI 2012-01-28 10:33:18
RNLI volunteers are cycling from Plymouth to Newlyn in Cornwall, stopping at lifeboat stations along their 125 mile route, to fundraise for the c...   [more...]

British Fireworks Championships to stay in Plymouth for next six years 2012-01-28 09:54:24
The British Fireworks Championships will be held in Plymouth until at least 2017. A new contract has just been signed between the Event Services As...   [more...]

Man found dead in Mutley 2012-01-27 18:26:35
A man has been found dead in a flat just off Mutley Plain this afternoon. The nineteen year old was found just after three o'clock. P...   [more...]

North Prospect show homes open 2012-01-27 18:20:08
North Prospect residents will be able to see the type of properties they could be living in from tomorrow. Two show homes have been opened on North P...   [more...]

Police say fatal roads accidents down despite cut in staffing 2012-01-27 06:41:05
Devon and Cornwall police say they are still managing to reduce the number of people killed in road accidents despite a drop in staffing. A...   [more...]

Dance Academy boss to appeal conviction 2012-01-27 06:35:55
A Plymouth night club owner who was jailed for allowing class A drugs to be sold on his premises is to have his conviction re examined. Dance Academy...   [more...]

Waterfront Partnership say BID will boost city's economy 2012-01-26 07:19:20
The team behind plans for a business improvement district for Plymouth's waterfront wants to increase the amount visitors spend in the city by 25% by ...   [more...]

More protection needed for public woods, say Woodland Trust 2012-01-26 06:46:24
An independent panel set up to assess the best way to manage England's woodland will be in South Devon today. The panel on forestry was set up in Mar...   [more...]

Waterfront BID plan launched 2012-01-25 06:50:32
Plans to turn Plymouth's waterfront into a business improvement district will be unveiled today. It would mean businesses paying a levy for a greater...   [more...]

City councillors give views on hospital foundation trust plans 2012-01-25 06:49:49
City councillors are being consulted on Derriford hospital's plans to become a foundation trust.  It's part of a three-month public consultation...   [more...]

Second burial site found in double murder trial 2012-01-24 06:43:22
A court has heard that a second pit containing possible human remains has been found in the case of two men accused of double murder in Cornwall. The...   [more...]

Bridge and ferry tolls could rise again 2012-01-24 06:39:31
Tolls on the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint ferry could rise again in 2014. It all depends on budgeting, staffing levels and any future work that needs to...   [more...]

Plymouth man dies after A38 crash 2012-01-23 07:41:48
A Plymouth man has died after a crash on the A38 last night. Police say the 29 year old was travelling in a white Vauxhall Astra van when it lost con...   [more...]

Plymouth at centre of new marine energy park 2012-01-23 07:11:50
Plymouth is to become the centre of a new marine energy park which could generate tens of millions for the local economy. Energy minister Greg Barker...   [more...]

Marine Academy hold consultation on 'free school' plans 2012-01-23 07:09:40
Officials hoping to open a free school in St Budeaux are holding an information evening tonight. Marine Academy Plymouth want to build a primary scho...   [more...]

No public inquiry into incinerator, says Communities Secretary 2012-01-21 06:44:44
Communities secretary Eric Pickles says he won't be calling in the city council's decision to give planning permission to an incinerator in ...   [more...]

Dartmoor visitor numbers soar after 'War Horse' release 2012-01-21 06:41:07
The first guided walk to show people some of the Dartmoor sights featured in the Stephen Spielberg film 'War Horse' is already full. The national par...   [more...]

Taxi driver jailed for crossing death 2012-01-20 16:26:37
A Plymouth taxi driver has been jailed for four years for causing the death of a pensioner by dangerous driving. In December, 44 year old Andrew...   [more...]

Work to start on West Hoe apartments in April 2012-01-20 14:15:33
Building work will start on a controversial apartment block at West Hoe in April. Developers Devington Homes got planning permission for th...   [more...]

More than 20 jobs lost as motorbike showroom shuts 2012-01-20 14:06:54
A Plymouth motorbike showroom has closed after the company behind it went into administration. George White motors made the announcement yesterd...   [more...]

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles in Plymouth 2012-01-19 07:09:13
Plymouth is the first stop on the agenda for a government minister looking at how to tackle so called problem families. Communities secretary Eric Pi...   [more...]

Tom Daley's Mum to run marathon for Brain Tumour Trust 2012-01-19 07:07:29
The Mother of Plymouth's diving olympian Tom Daley is to run the London marathon in memory of her husband. Debbie Daley lost her husband Rob in May t...   [more...]

Chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police leaving 2012-01-19 07:06:07
The Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall police is leaving - to take up a top job at the HMIC. Stephen Otter's been appointed as one of Her Majesty'...   [more...]

Policy on sex establishments had to be changed, say council 2012-01-18 14:39:08
A new policy on licensing sexual entertainment venues in Plymouth had to be brought in, according to a city councillor. Yesterday, the cabinet a...   [more...]

Uni applications up despite hike in fees 2012-01-18 14:32:15
UCAS applications to Plymouth university have gone down slightly but overall applications have gone up by 11% compared with 2011. That means tha...   [more...]

Significant drop in number of people on dole 2012-01-18 12:09:01
The number of people claiming Jobseekers' allowance in Plymouth has fallen for the third month in a row. 6396 people were on the dole in the city in ...   [more...]

Court hears Thomas Haigh threatened to shoot Plymouth drug dealer three weeks before alleged crime 2012-01-18 07:06:47
A court's heard that three weeks before a Plymouth drug dealer was killed, one of his alleged murderers said he was going to shoot him. David Griffit...   [more...]

City council to force firm to clean up Southway shopping centre 2012-01-18 07:05:42
One way or another Southway shopping centre will be cleaned up, according to the city council. The owners have been issued with an 'untidy land&...   [more...]