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Plymouth's £40m council revamp sparks fury

Plymouth residents outraged as city centre regeneration costs triple to £36.8m. Concrete benches, rusty metal and dry stream leave locals questioning council spending priorities.

Plymouth Argyle sack CEO after just six months

Championship club Plymouth Argyle has parted ways with CEO Andrew Parkinson after a brief six-month tenure, with former Manchester United star Tom Cleverley taking interim charge in a dramatic management overhaul.

Parents demand justice reform after daughter's murder

The heartbroken family of Bobbi-Anne McLeod, a 24-year-old woman brutally murdered in her Plymouth home, are campaigning for legal reforms to protect future victims after their daughter's killer received a life sentence.

MP: UK defence cuts leave nation vulnerable to Russia

Senior Labour MP and Shadow Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard delivers a chilling assessment, stating Britain's depleted armed forces would struggle to defend against a Russian attack, urging immediate government action.

Ex-Royal Marine Labour Councillor Quits Plymouth Council

Former Royal Marine Commando and Labour councillor Chris Webb steps down from Plymouth City Council, citing overwhelming professional demands. The resignation triggers a by-election in the key marginal seat of Ham.

Plymouth residents protest felling of 110-year-old oak trees

Plymouth residents are in uproar as the council plans to fell a historic line of mature oak trees, some over a century old, to make way for a new wall protecting 1980s-built houses. Locals have launched a passionate campaign to save their beloved green ca

NHS trust failed suicidal woman who begged for help

A damning coroner's report criticises an NHS trust after a vulnerable teaching assistant, who repeatedly begged to be sectioned, took her own life. Systemic failures and ignored pleas led to tragedy.

Ocean Acidification Weakening Shark Teeth, Study Finds

Groundbreaking UK research reveals that ocean acidification, driven by climate change, is weakening shark teeth and denticles, posing a severe threat to their survival and the health of marine ecosystems.

Tribute to Wimbledon Champion Angela Mortimer

A tribute to the legendary British tennis star Angela Mortimer, who rose to become Wimbledon champion in 1961 despite a significant hearing impairment, etching her name into sporting history.

Abandoned UK Art Deco Lido Set for £4.3m Revival

A derelict Grade II-listed Art Deco lido in the UK is being brought back to life in a stunning £4.3 million restoration project, promising a new era of wellness and community for the local area.

Hobbycraft launches new 'The Craft Box' store chain

Arts and crafts giant Hobbycraft is launching a new chain of smaller, convenience-style stores called 'The Craft Box', bringing a curated selection of essentials to local high streets across the UK, starting with Plymouth.

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