A 28-year-old man from Plymouth has been charged with murder following a British Transport Police investigation.
Jamie Skinner, of Bodmin Road, Plymouth was arrested on Monday morning [8 August] following a serious assault on a 49-year-old man in the city's railway station concourse.
He was due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 10 August).
Teams from Gilpin Demolition were on site on 8 August to begin bringing down three buildings on the corner of New George Street, which overlooks the court.
Numbers 109, 111 and 113 have already been extensively surveyed and gutted inside in readiness for the heavy machinery.
Plymouth City Council Leader Ian Bowyer said: “We’ve come a long way with the project in a short time...
A man who was killed after he was stabbed at Plymouth station yesterday morning has been formally identified.
Wayne Fenton, a 49-year-old man from the Plymouth area was seriously injured on the concourse just before 10am. He was rushed to hospital by paramedics but sadly died as a result of his injuries.
A man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody....
Internationally acclaimed, Fringe First winning Worklight Theatre, present a brand new ensemble, Fix at Theatre Royal Plymouth Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 September. Fix is a show that examines the causes and effects of various addictions in society - from substance abuse to behavioural addiction.
Based on research and interviews with addicts, and the people who love or work with them,...
Stagecoach South West has announced that, from 3 September, there will be changes to its Plymouth city bus routes. It is the first significant revamp of the operator’s services since it took over a number of routes from First Devon & Cornwall in September 2015.
The revised network of services will introduce a number of benefits for customers including higher frequencies across...
Plymouth police and city council have joined forces in a campaign aimed at preventing serious injury and death on the Hoe foreshore and other sites this summer.
One man died from tombstoning in Plymouth in 2016 and many more have received serious injuries. Risks of tombstoning include:
High risk of death or life-changing injuries (20% of cases involve spinal or limb
A six-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is searching for a loving new home with her son.
Mother, Poppy and four-year-old son Casey, came into the care of the West Down-based rehoming centre after their owner became ill. Like typical Staffies, they are playful, friendly and affectionate and love nothing more than spending their time together.
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.
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...
The family friendly Good Food Market is back at Royal William Yard this month on Sunday 6 August from 10am-3pm with rabbits, World Famous Pennywell Miniature pigs and more!
With long summer days and the children on school holidays, this month the market will host Pennywell Farm and their famous miniature pigs that are coming down between 11:00-14:00 for cuddles on this unmissable FREE...
