Plymouth

Police appeal for witnesses to an assault on a bus in Devonport

Police investigating an assault are appealing for anyone who was travelling on the number 26 bus in Devonport on Tuesday 30th April to come forward.

An altercation took place on the bus as it was travelling along Chapel Street, Devonport between 4.30pm and 4.45pm.

A white man in his twenties suffered a cut to his face in the incident. The suspects, a white man and black man...

Met Office issues severe weather warning as high winds hit South West on Thursday

The fine, warm weather Plymouth has enjoyed over the last few days looks set to be replaced by cooler, wetter conditions and very strong winds.

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for South West England as unseasonably strong winds are forecast for the region on Thursday.

In a Met Office statement, they are describing their 'yellow warning' as follows:

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Growing concern over 'out of character' disappearance of Plymouth man

Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a Plymouth man missing from his home for several days.

Christopher Mason, 28, was last seen at his home in Beacon Park around 10am on Thursday 2 May.

His disappearance is described as out of character and police are appealing for the public’s help to trace him.

Christopher is described as white, around 6ft 4ins tall,...

Devon Rural Archive showcases Plymouth photographer's evocative images

An exhibition of photographs capturing the soul of the West Country over the past sixty years will be on display at the Devon Rural Archive at Shilstone near Modbury from Tuesday 14th May to Thursday 4th July, 2013.

Taken by Plymouth photographer Roy J. Westlake APRS, the special exhibition is on loan from Plymouth’s South West Image Bank (SWiB). The stunning images have been...

City flat severely damaged in boiler fire

A ground floor flat in North Prospect Road in Plymouth as been badly damaged by fire and smoke after a fire involving a domestic fire.

Two fire appliances and crews from Camels Head station attended the fire.

A statement by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "The fire was extinguished by fire crews using two breathing apparatus wearers, one hose reel jet (and) a positive...

It's Plymouth Pirate Weekend for all the family

Plymouth’s historic Barbican and Sutton Harbour will come alive this weekend (25 and 26 May) as the annual Plymouth Pirate Weekend comes to town with a range of activities, prize giveaways and entertainment for visitors to enjoy.

Tall ship The Bessie Ellen, built in Plymouth in 1904, will be berthed by Cap ‘n’ Jaspers in Sutton Harbour throughout the weekend open from 10am to 4pm each...

Refurbished Naval Heritage Centre open to visitors

As part of Plymouth’s History Festival (1-31 May), visitors are invited to tour the newly refurbished Naval Heritage Centre at Devonport Dockyard.

The main events are on Monday 6 May and Sunday 19 May, 10am -5pm. They are a valuable opportunity to walk around and enjoy the entire Heritage Collection with an added chance to take a tour of HMS Courageous – the only decommissioned Hunter...

Man on roof arrested by police

Police have arrested a man who was found on the roof of a house in the Chaddlewood area of Plympton this morning (Saturday 4 May).

Police attended after the scene after receiving reports of disorder in the early hours of this morning. They found a 21-year-old male on the roof of the property. The man began throwing items at attending officers. Specialist teams from all emergency...

Witnesses sought after racial abuse in fast food restaurant

Plymouth police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in a city fast food restaurant.

On Monday 22 April at around 10pm two men entered the KFC Octagon in Union Street and ordered food. A dispute with staff followed where it is alleged that one of the men used abusive and racist language towards the victim.

The men were described as both wearing grey hooded tops....

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