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More sites have been put forward for people to comment on possible development opportunities over the next 18 years as part of the Joint Local Plan.

During the 2016 summer consultation, landowners and members of the public suggested new sites for development. Residents also put forward green space that should be protected from development. Before the plan progresses to the next stage...

Work to create a walking and cycling route connecting Laira Rail Bridge and the new Saltram Meadow housing estate will start on Monday 14 November.

The link will provide a traffic-free alternative to this stretch of Laira Bridge Road and Billacombe Road and help to reduce congestion along the A379.

Department for Transport figures show that cycling has gone up by 50 per cent in...

The Royal William Yard in Plymouth will play host to the BBC Children in Need fundraising spectacular this year, on November 18, from 6pm.

There will be everything from market stalls to banner furling, to Pudsey arriving by boat with Yard restaurants joining in the fun - in a bid to raise more money than ever before.

The BBC’s local radio and television stars, Spotlight’s...

Sam Bailey, who won series ten of the X Factor in 2013, is to return to Plymouth to switch on the Christmas lights, following news that Shayne Ward will now not be able to attend on 17 November.

“We’re thrilled Sam is coming back” comments Jon Walton, City Centre Manager, “She was hugely popular last year and we’ve had lots of requests for us to bring her back to Plymouth. It is...