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Police in Plymouth are appealing for the public’s help to trace the owners of a large screen television recovered in the city.

The 42 inch Samsung plasma television was recovered following the stop check of a man in the Manor Street area of Plymouth at around 3am on Saturday, May 31, 2014.

The television was complete with wall attachment bolts, leads and has the name ‘Hoyle’...

First 24-hour firefighter strike announced after minister ploughs ahead with “unworkable” pension scheme

Firefighters in England and Wales will strike again over attacks on their pensions after the government confirmed it would implement a new scheme without further negotiations.

A 24-hour strike — the longest yet in the three-year campaign — will take place from 9am on...

Paignton Zoo is looking for a new gorilla – because their old one has been worn out by too much cuddling!

The large plush toy gorilla in the charity’s entrance hall has become the Zoo’s unofficial mascot, greeting visitors with her laid back attitude and laconic smile. Over the years, thousands of children and grown-ups have had their photo taken with her and her orang utan friend....

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings and many Second World War veterans will be marking this historic occasion with commemorative visits to the places they served, supported by a Big Lottery Fund grant.

Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, has been contacted by the fund to make people aware that funding is available for Second World War veterans through...