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Victorian drapers’ shop treasures uncovered after decades

A remarkable collection of fittings from a Victorian drapers' shop that closed more than 80 years ago attracted strong interest when it went under the hammer at Chilcotts ' Good Antiques and 20th Century Design sale on July 11.

The collection, which included a rare corset display under a...

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Call for Government to create a minister for rail resilience for the South West

Council leaders across the region are calling for the Government to create a minister for rail resilience for the South West to ensure an immediate and effective response to the collapse of the sea wall at Dawlish.

Plymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans said: “We need to have a minister at a senior level who will do everything in their power to ensure all he agencies work together to...

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Gunnislake Newbridge opening to pedestrians to allow bus service to operate

Commuters trying to cross the Tamar River between Devon and Cornwall at Gunnislake will be able to cross the Gunnislake Newbridge on foot to continue their bus journey.

The Gunnislake Newbridge was closed when a van crashed through the bridge parapet at the weekend.

Cornwall Council, local bus company DAC and Devon County Council have worked together to arrange a pedestrian...

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City affected by severe weather

Four roads across the city remain closed following heavy rain and strong winds.

Grand Parade, Madeira Road, Radford Road and Pier Street were closed this morning following damage to two walls; one on Madeira Road and other by the Drakes View Hotel. The Wet Wok and Waterfront restaurants have also suffered severe damage and flooding.

Multi-agency response teams have been on site...

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Find your way around the city the Wayfinding way

Visitors and residents in Plymouth will soon be able to navigate their way around the city centre and waterfront more easily thanks to a network of signs and information boards being updated.

Part of Plymouth City Council’s Plymotion project, which aims to make it easier for people to get around Plymouth by bus, bike or on foot, this new Wayfinding system will provide functional,...

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Plymouth woman found guilty of murdering Keith Dance

Following the three-week trial at Plymouth Crown Court, the jury have found a woman guilty of the murder of 33-year-old Keith Dance.

Police launched a murder enquiry in March 2013 following the discovery of Mr Dance's body in a property in Molesworth Road, Plymouth.

Gollop pleaded guilty to murder previously but Cooke went on trial.

Detective Inspector Costa Nassaris,...

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UK's largest and longest running drawing exhibition comes to Plymouth

Plymouth Arts Centre and Plymouth College of Art have collaborated to host the prestigious Jerwood Drawing Prize in Plymouth for the first time.

The Jerwood Drawing Prize, now in its 20th year, is the UK's largest and longest running annual open for drawing.

Seventy-six works of art spanning the richness, diversity and range of contemporary drawing in the UK will be hosted...

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Giant ants invade Paignton Zoo

A long line of colourful ants is marching through Paignton Zoo.

The 8-inch insects form a trail that will lead from the Zoo’s entrance building all the way to the new invertebrate house, a distance of over 300 metres.

The invaders are pictures which are being coloured in and hung up. The Amazing Ant Trail will guide visitors to the new Investigate exhibit, which is due to open...

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Storms continue to batter the South West

The Met Office has warned of further disruption as storms continue to batter the South West.

The Westcountry was battered by winds of more than 90mph last night as forecasters warned of giant waves and more disruption to come as an amber warning is issued.

Devon and Cornwall Police say they are continuing to work with partners across the Force area in responding to overnight...

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Video: Met Office forecaster explains the Storms

As the Met Office warn of five more days of severe stormy weather this week, Deputy Chief Forecaster Chris Tubbs took to youtube to explain what causes it.

Speaking from The Met Office building Exeter Chris warns that as new weather systems travel across the South West further disruption is expected.

He also cautioned that the worst storm is likely to hit on saturday and urged...

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Last few days for inclusion on electoral register

Residents in Plymouth have one week remaining to get their electoral registration forms returned to ensure there are included on the Electoral Register.

Everyone that is registered before Friday 7 February will be included on the Electoral Register, which is due to be published on Monday 17 February. Although the register is published once a year residents can register to vote all year...

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