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Distinctive signposts mark the way for new heritage trail

Distinctive signposts to point people in the right direction will be going up as work on the new Saltram and Plym Valley heritage trail gets underway.

Seven waymakers made by Bodmin artists Gary and Thomas Thrussell are being installed over the next couple of weeks along the new route that will link Saltram House with Plym Bridge Woods and onto Efford and Plympton.

Each...

Police witness appeal after Plymouth stabbing

Police in Plymouth investigating a stabbing incident are seeking to identify a potential witness.

The incident occurred at around 1pm on Monday 5 August when a Plymouth man, aged in his twenties, suffered stab wound injuries after an incident in Staddon Terrace Lane.

The victim recalls seeing a blue car being driven by a woman coming from the parking bays, just inside Staddon...

Drop-in sessions for people to give their views on licensing

Our licensing team are doing the rounds to hear people’s thoughts on proposals to make Plymouth nights out even better.

The Council has launched a consultation on ideas to update existing licensing policies to take into account new legislation and to better manage the knock-on effects a night out can have on others.

Changes being suggested will put more responsibility on...

Acclaimed authors and family focus for second Plymouth International Book Festival

Man Booker Prize winner Ben Okri and global bestseller Kate Mosse will be among the big names at the 2013 Plymouth International Book Festival.

Comic turned author Charlie Higson and Gavin Extence, whose debut novel received rave reviews in 2013, also top the billing for the event, which will be held from October 31 to November 9 at a range of venues across the city.

It will...

Council offers better support for Plymouth's young carers

There are more young carers in Plymouth than ever before and it is likely many more are still unknown, according to a city councillor determined to improve the support on offer for the thousands of children who look after loved ones.

Councillor Nicky Williams, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, made supporting young carers one of the Council’s top priorities last May, when...

Star Fireworks crowned British champions

Star Fireworks from Berkshire have been crowned the 'Champion of Champions' winners of this year's British Firework Championships following a spectacular two-day showdown between the UK's top pyrotechnics specialists on Plymouth Hoe.

Thousands of spectators gathered on and around Plymouth Hoe on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 August to see tonnes of fireworks set off into the night sky in...

Police appeal for witnesses to Armada Street hit-and-run

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was hospitalised in a hit-and-run incident in Plymouth.

On Friday 2 August at around 4.20pm, the victim was walking along Armada Street in the North Hill area of the city when he was struck by a car, which then drove off.

The 33-year-old local man was taken to Derriford Hospital, where he remains, receiving treatment for a broken...

Plymouth police go 'Up My Street'

Plymouth police have announced a series of opportunities for the public to meet local officers and discuss community issues around the city.

The 'Up My Street' meetings will take place at Devils Point Café, Adelaide Park and Patna Park on the first Tuesday of every month.

Officers from the Local Policing Team will come to the venues and be available to chat to residents....

High pass rates in Plymouth on nerve-jangling A level results day

Nervous Plymouth A level students have been discovering their results today, while the university application body UCAS has revealed the highest number of applicant acceptances recorded for A level results day.

Plymouth's sixth forms are reporting strong pass rates as A level students discover their grades and whether they have been accepted on higher education courses around the UK...

Released prisoner wanted by police for breaking curfew

Police in Plymouth are seeking a 27-year -old man who is wanted for a recall to prison.

Aaron Turner from Plymouth is currently wanted by police on an emergency prison recall after failing to abide by the conditions on his curfew, following his release from prison on 24 June.

He was originally convicted for possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.

He is...

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