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Tidy team tackle the to-do list

The team that keeps Plymouth streets tidy is being beefed up to ensure the city is ready for winter.

Seven teams will be heading out to all areas from now until Christmas to tackle some of the niggles in the neighbourhoods.

Council Leader Ian Bowyer said: “We’ve listened to what our residents have been telling us and are employing more staff on this key frontline service to...

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RSPCA appeal after hedgehog kicked like a football in Plymouth

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a hedgehog were seen being kicked by young people in Plymouth.

A member of the public called the animal welfare charity after witnessing a hedgehog being kicked by children at around 8.40pm on Friday, 15 September in Home Farm Road in Plymstock, Plymouth.

Thankfully the hedgehog (pictured) was rescued and taken to a vet before being...

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Have you got the Pan factor?

Qdos Entertainment, the world’s biggest pantomime producer and the company staging the Swashbuckling Adventure Peter Pan this Christmas at Theatre Royal Plymouth, is searching for four boys to appear in this year’s show alongside TV soap-star Steve McFadden.

Jonathan Kiley, executive producer of Peter Pan said: “This is a terrific opportunity for four local young people to join us on...

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Police launch Plymouth rape investigation

Police are continuing to investigate a rape incident which happened in the Barbican area of Plymouth between 10.40pm and 11pm on Monday 18 September 2017.

Police were informed at around 11:45pm of a rape having taken place on Sutton Harbour.

A cordon was in place in the area yesterday as scenes of crime undertook their initial investigations. Detectives are continuing with...

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Local MP Johnny Mercer visits Crownhill TSB

Johnny Mercer, MP for Plymouth Moor View, visited his local TSB branch in Crownhill on Monday 18 September to hear how its Partners are supporting the local community.

During the visit, Johnny met with TSB’s Area Director for the South West, Rob Perryman and Local Manager Ali Smelt, before being given a tour of the branch and chatting with staff, hearing first-hand about how TSB is...

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Next Steps South West launch resources to help young people realise their potential

Next Steps South West (SW) is a consortium of universities and colleges across the South West awarded government funding to inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to progress to higher education. Industry professionals have identified the need for such a project, and the gap between aspirations and achievement.

“…the lack is an understanding of the rules – both written and...

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Plymouth Argyle 0 Doncaster Rovers 3: Match report

ARGYLE and Doncaster, two teams that were promoted last season, met at Home Park with each side looking for a win to jumpstart their season. Without wishing to spoil the end of the tale, and tell you which side achieved their goal, Argyle remain second from bottom of the league.

Doncaster, though, leap four places, and extract a modicum of revenge on a side that finished above them in...

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Police appeal after attempted robbery in Plymstock

Police are appealing for any witnesses following an attempt Robbery in the Dean Cross Road area of Plymstock on Monday 18 September 2017.

The incident happened between 11.15pm and 11.25pm. The victim, a male in his 30s, was sat on the benches alongside the park eating a snack. He was approached by a young man who was aged between 19-years-old to 20-years-old.

The offender then...

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Devon marine talent celebrated at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2017

Eleven apprentices from Plymouth’s Princess Yachts took centre stage on Tuesday (19 September). They were honoured by British Marine, the membership organisation for the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry, at its annual Graduation Ceremony at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2017.

In its seventh year, the ceremony celebrates graduating apprentices from...

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Plymouth residents asked to give views on balancing the City Council’s budget

Plymouth residents are being asked to give their views and ideas on how the City Council should balance its budget as its funding reduces and costs rise.

The Council is running a three-week engagement exercise that encourages people to give their views on its ongoing plans to deal with continuously reducing funding.

The Council has delivered more than £65 million of savings...

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