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According to a joint report by the FAO (United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation) and UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), an estimated 640,000 tonnes of fishing nets are left in our oceans each year, accounting for one-tenth of all marine litter. These nets, sometimes called “ghost nets”, can often be found on and around shipwrecks.

Ghost Fishing UK is an established,...

When asked to rate their care on a scale of zero (very poor) to 10 (very good), our cancer patients, treated at Derriford Hospital, gave us an average rating of 8.7, according to the latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey.

The annual survey asks patients with cancer, treated at all hospitals across the country, about their care. More than 900 patients treated at Derriford...

Two of Plymouth’s neighbourhoods have welcomed new police inspectors.

Inspector Robin Loveridge has taken over responsibility for the South Sector, covering the city centre, waterfront and Stonehouse. His police career dates back 16 years – all served in Plymouth where he has lived for 20 years.

He said: “I have seen the area change a great deal in the time I have lived and...

On Saturday, 5 August, Devon and Cornwall Police is showing its support at Plymouth Pride, a local family friendly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) festival in the heart of the city. They will be recognising the diverse communities we serve and encouraging the reporting of hate crime.

We will have LGBT officers attending and parading in the event together with a stall on...