Plymouth

An Evening with Tony Hawks

Tony Hawks’s hilarious new show combines storytelling, stand up, musical comedy and film clips to create two hours of fun.

Amongst other things Tony will recount the amusing and sometimes fraught story of how he went from being ‘Comedian and Author’ to ‘Comedian, Author and Film-maker’. His hilarious tales of how he became an independent film maker – producing both ‘Round Ireland With A Fridge’ and ‘Playing The Moldovans At Tennis’ – will be peppered with the wry observations that have made him such a hit on BBC Radio 4’s Just A Minute and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.

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More flood warnings as severe weather returns

The Environment Agency is warning of further floods today issuing five flood warnings and 27 flood alerts across the South West as the severe wind and rain continue to affect the region.

The River Teign near Chudleigh and Kingsteignton, the River Yarty and the River Dart are all expected to see localised flooding with residents warned to take immediate flood protection action.

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Police appeal following RTC on M5 Motorway

Emergency services attended an injury road traffic collision on the M5 Motorway at just after 12.45pm on Friday 27 December.

A Peugeot 206 was travelling southbound when it left the carriageway and overturned into a ditch shortly after junction 27. An articulated lorry was also inovlved.

Police closed the motorway in both directions for a time to allow the air ambulance to land...

Man released on bail after deer injured in "crossbow attack"

Devon & Cornwall Police have arrested a 25-year-old man after reports that a wild deer was shot in the head with a crossbow.

The man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and has been bailed until 7 February 2014.

The man who was bailed from Charles Cross police station is helping police with their enquiries.

The...

Work on next section of city centre walking and cycling route to begin in January

Work to provide an improved walking and cycling route between Plymouth Rail Station and Exeter Street will begin on Monday 6 January.

Part of the Council’s Plymotion scheme, the improvements will deliver the next section of the new west-to-east route from Stonehouse to Plympton and Plymstock via Laira Rail Bridge, which will be opened to pedestrians and cyclists in 2015.

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A miserable return to work for some

The wet and windy weather that has been ever-present this festive break will be back again just in time for some of us returning to work.

Those living or commuting near seafronts were warned to be extra careful as the stormy conditions will coincide with spring tides.

An Environment Agency spokesman said: "From Monday onwards large waves and strong winds are expected along...

Winter wildlife walk

Join Devon Wildlife Trust for a pleasant woodland and estuary walk.

Meet in the courtyard by the shop of this National Trust property.

Binoculars an advantage. Dogs on leads.

10.30am-1pm.

More details: 01364 642007

Suggested donation £2

People in Devon to tell their family their organ donation decision

There are 180 people in Devon waiting for a transplant this Christmas and 32 Devon residents have died in the last five years due to the shortage of organs.

NHS Blood and Transplant is highlighting the figures as it asks people to talk to their families over the festive period about their decision to be an organ donor.

NHS Blood and Transplant has also released the results of a...

Sunny spells ahead as weather improves

The weather will finally begin to improve this afternoon after several days of severe gales and heavy rain.

Sunny spells and lighter winds are expected in Exeter this afternoon with a few light showers.

However the Met Office will maintain yellow weather warnings for the South West warning against further gales and heavy rain until late this evening.

The west coast...

Missing 13-year-old girl found in Plymouth

Police searching for a missing 13 year old girl have found her safe and well in Plymouth.

Bethany Gordon, 13, was last seen at Barnstaple Retail Park around 11am on Boxing Day.

Police believe she may have made her way to the Plymouth area where she has friends.

Officers conducted extensive searches in both Barnstaple and Plymouth and appealed for the public to report...

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