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New research* has revealed that nearly two-thirds of female motorists (64%) don’t feel comfortable about visiting a garage for repairs, servicing or car-checks – with a quarter (24%) saying that they avoid going to a garage on their own.

The research was carried out for Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest tyre and car repair company, and also revealed that a third (33%) of women drivers would...

Benjamin Roach has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the unlawful killing of his one-month-old daughter, Roxie.

Judge Graham Cottle sentenced Mr Roach today at Plymouth Crown Court following the jury's unanimous guilty verdict reached yesterday (Monday 20 May).

Mr Roach had pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of his baby daughter Roxie-Jo Hopkins-Roach but was...

Police are keen to trace the rider of a large black motorcycle that was seen overtaking cars along Novorossisk Road, Plymouth just prior to a collision on Saturday 18 May 2013.

The collision took place at about 2.15pm near the junction of Colwill Road. Two cars were involved - a blue Peugeot 207 from Plymouth and a red Kia from the Yelverton area.

The fire and ambulance...

If you have any old or historic documents you’d like an expert opinion on or would like to find out more about the history of Plymouth then head to the ‘Archives from the Attic’ event on Saturday 25 May.

The free annual event, which will this year tie in with the city’s first ever History Festival , brings together experts from Plymouth City Council’s record office, the Friends of...