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New analysis of official figures by Labour shows women in the South West are being paid just 80p for every pound a man earns.

The revelation comes as Equal Pay Day - the day that women across the UK effectively start working for free due to the gender pay gap - comes three days earlier this year because the pay gap is back on the rise under this Government. That means women will work...

An independent computer games company set up just two years ago is in the running for two major accolades for a game which it is yet to officially release.

MagNets is a frantic collect-em-up arcade game devised by Total Monkery, based in the award-winning Formation Zone at Plymouth University, and will go on general release on November 20.

But before that, it has been...

A major programme to repair some of the most severely damaged roads in Plymouth will continue until December.

The resurfacing programme, which started in June, has already seen more than 80,000 square metres of tarmac laid on 35 roads across the city. Over the next seven weeks a further 30 roads and two car parks will be resurfaced.

The works are being carried out by our...

Watching fireworks is popular and fun and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service want you to have a safe Bonfire Night - by following some simple do’s and don’ts risks can be greatly reduced. As fireworks are explosives and burn at such high temperatures, the utmost care is necessary in their storage, handling and use, whether you are organising a display for the family, friends or the...