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A new report has found the average worker in Plymouth, will face a £136,099 deficit in retirement income if they rely solely on pension contributions.

The Retirement Shortfall Report , produced by pension advisors Almond Financial, analysed regional salary and life expectancy data of the top 30 most populated cities and towns in the UK before comparing with total pension...

PLYMOUTH’S Gillian Eddy has received a Master Certificate from the Lord Mayor of the City of London at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Gillian, who works at the Specsavers Plymouth store, was being recognised as one of only three apprentices in the country to achieve 100% in their Level 2 exams.

The event was organised by the Master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle...

Devon-based mental health charity, Step One, has announced the launch of its spring programme of free mental health and wellbeing courses, workshops and peer support groups. Step One Charity’s BeWell@StepOne service provides free online and in-person support to people over the age of 18 across Devon. The latest programme offers a range of topics, including anxiety, depression, resilience and...

Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson at the former headquarters of East Devon District Council in Sidmouth.

The fire service was first called about a fire at Knowle House, Knowle Drive, Sidmouth, at around 4.10am on Thursday 30 March, although the fire is thought to have first started at around 2.30am.

The building was extensively damaged during the...