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Qualifying rules for DWP cash support designed to help in 'very cold weather'
The Department for Work and Pensions benefit is generally issued between November and March
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What you need to know about the University of Plymouth chemical Incident
Fire services confirmed what was spilled
Highly corrosive acid spill sparks emergency at University of Plymouth
The cause of the huge emergency response has been revealed
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Police and rail cops join forces to sniff out drugs on trains
Sniffer dogs were talking up and down the aisle
Hazmat team on scene at Plymouth University as cordons remain in place
Specialist firefighters trained to deal with hazardous materials are dealing with the incident
Devon hit with 11 flood alerts as deluge of rain arrives
Please take care out there
Dogs 'electrocuted' by sparking lamppost in Plymouth
The fault was an 'earthing issue'
Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship to retire after 4,097 days at sea
After 34-years of service HMS Lancaster has been decommissioned
Live: Chemical leak at University of Plymouth building
Police and fire firefighters are at the scene
Live: A38 floods in Devon as heavy rain batters the county
Several flood alerts are in place
DWP benefits for people over State Pension age as NHS says 'they can help'
There are a range of benefits available for pensioners who have an illness or disability that means they need help
Live: Flooding 'expected' in Plymouth as heavy rain and strong winds lash city
Homeowners in Plymouth are being warned to take precautions
BBC Race Across The World star tearfully recalls husband's tragic death
Celebrity Race Across The World star Jackie Llewellyn has been supported by fans after she opened up about the tragic death of her first husband
B&M adds more than 300 toys to huge £20 deal that starts today
The discount store has brought back its popular sale ahead of Christmas
Man accused of murdering partner told police 'I'm not a violent person'
Mark Fitzgerald is on trial after his partner, Lisa Paris, was found dead at a house last year
Little-known Christmas lights rule could land you in legal trouble
A law professor has explained what the rules are, and how you can try to avoid difficulties
You can get free electricity on Christmas Day, no matter who supplier is
You could cook your dinner and light your tree for free
Public may need consent to fly flags as new 'fair' policy looks to be introduced
'If a flag is flown that does not have express consent it may be subject to enforcement action.' Flags will also be taken down in public areas 'to ensure the safety of road users'.
Plymouth's new electric buses are 'twice the cost with no benefit', says Citybus chief
Citybus boss says the 50 electric buses are 'lovely' but bring no advantages to customers. 'The customers are still stuck in traffic and there are no more seats.'
‘Too many staff’ working excess hours amid funding crunch
Devon council boss says staff are doing a good job in ‘exceptionally challenging circumstances’.