Plymouth

Plymouth’s expanding its team to get tougher with rogue landlords in the city and improve support for tenants.

£68,000 of funding has been awarded to the City Council by the Department for Communities and Local Government. A new support worker will be recruited to help tenants who are suffering at the hands of unscrupulous landlords and the inspection programme will be extended....

Forecasters are warning that waves upwards of 30ft as “Winter Storm Hercules” hits Devon.

The storm has been confirmed to be the same weather system responsible for the recent “Deep-Freeze” in the US by the Met Office.

The latest storm is expected to see 60mph and 70mph winds and higher than usual waves.

According to the Met Office’s, Chief Forecaster: “A large, deep...

Argyle arguably deserved more than to just simply stay in the FA Cup as one of the fourth-round ‘or’ options after thoroughly outplaying their Sky Bet League 1 hosts on their own patch before having to settle for a share of the spoils.

The Pilgrims dominated the first half to such an extent that it was almost a crime that they found themselves 2-0 down at the interval.

They...

A man has been charged with arson in relation to a fire at the Pirates Rugby Club in Penzance on Friday evening (3 January).

The fire started at around 8pm at the Mennaye Fiel and spread through a large marquee used for bars and hospitality.

The fire was contained to the marquee, wich was competely gutted and also spread to a HGV lorry. Noone was injured and the main stand...

With the 31 January tax return deadline just around the corner, HMRC has revealed the ‘Top 10 oddest excuses’ for sending in a late return.

The following bizarre, exotic and flimsy excuses have all been used by tardy taxpayers:

1. My pet goldfish died (self-employed builder)

2. I had a run-in with a cow (Midlands farmer)

3. After seeing a volcanic eruption on...

People in Plymouth who want to kick the smoking habit in the New Year are being asked to get into another habit instead.

Smokers who intend to use electronic cigarettes to help them with their New Year’s resolution are being reminded to get rid of the cartridge or batteries responsibly.

Cabinet member for the Environment Councillor Brian Vincent said: “We keep an eye on what...

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a 38-year-old in Plymouth.

Police and ambulance were called to a property in King Street, Stonehouse, on Friday (3 January) after concerns were raised for the welfare for a man inside.

On entering the property they found a 38-year-old man who had sustained a serious stab wound.

He was treated by ambulance...

A new poster campaign aimed at helping patients get the help they need this winter has been launched by the British Medical Association. The posters, distributed to all GP practices across the South West encourages patients to self-care , for example when suffering from colds or sore throat, rather than visiting their local GP or A&E.

The campaign comes at a time when excess...

The South West Crayfish project an organisation which is working to protect native white-clawed crayfish through field conservation work, captive breeding and education, are celebrating after moving over 4,000 endangered White-clawed crayfish to safe haven ‘Ark sites'.

The South West Crayfish Project is led by Buglife, Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol Zoo Gardens and the Environment Agency...

Professional union, Prospect has urged the government to suspend its job cuts at the Environment Agency in the light of the recent widespread flooding.

The Agency has confirmed that it will be cutting 1,500 jobs including some from flood protection as part of the government’s latest round of austerity cuts.

Although it is unclear which area of the organisation will see the job...