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As floods continue to inflict damage and disruption across the region, South West MEPs are being accused by Greens of voting against important measures to prevent and tackle flooding proposed in the EU in 2012.

An EU resolution in 2012 built on directives (EU law) that called on Member States to, ‘draw up maps identifying all areas posing a risk of flooding… and the potential damage...

Police are seeking information following a robbery in Plymouth where a woman had her purse stolen.

The incident happened in an alleyway near Penrose Street and Oxford Street around 6pm on Wednesday 12 February.

The 23-year-old woman was approached from behind by a man who grabbed hold of her handbag and demanded it from her.

When she turned around he punched her in...

Romantics in the city are being invited to text their Valentine messages on Friday 14 February to appear on Plymouth's Big Screen on the Piazza.

Anyone interested in declaring their love on the Big Screen needs to text 80011 and start their message with Plymouth by 5pm on Friday 14 February.

If you are planning to propose this Friday and need a specific time for your message to...

Devon is full of successful musical artists and the list looks set to continue with the announcement that Devon locals Hannah Martin and Phillip Henry are nominated for best duo at this year’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

The awards, which celebrate their 15th anniversary this year, will see some of the biggest names in folk music come together under one roof to celebrate the UK’s thriving...