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Russian warships pass South West Coast

A group of Russian warships with nuclear capabilities has passed by the South West coast today as part of a routine transit into the North Atlantic.

Russian news agencies this morning reported that the aircraft-carrying cruiser the Admiral Kuznetsov and the heavy nuclear guided-missile cruiser Petr Velikiy had entered the English channel.

The Russian vessels have been...

Two from Devon bailed in Russian court

Two from Devon bailed in Russian court

Update: Alexandra Harris and Kieron Bryan have been granted bail - set at 2m rubles each

Before the judge Kieron Bryan said: "To be accused of hooliganism for doing my job as a reporter is the same as suggesting that every journalist who works in a warzone is a soldier or that the court reporter here today is somehow responsible for the...

Devonport Market Hall to get new lease of life

Devonport Market Hall could come under council ownership and opened for a social enterprise venture as part of an unusual transfer deal offered by the Homes and Communities Agency ('HCA').

Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet is being asked to consider buying the empty grade 2 listed building and surrounding land for a pound and in return, be eligible for £2.57 million funding under the...