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DWP Universal Credit claimants issued urgent '£2,550 a year' warning if you miss April 5 deadline

Some Universal Credit claimants need to act in days or risk missing out permanently on extra help of up to £2,550.48 a year

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Man charged after BMW stopped on A38 near South Brent

Enri Shagai, from Cleeve Gardens, will appear at court on Saturday morning

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Plymouth animal sanctuary swamped with unwanted dogs after XL bully ban

The Cane Corso has become fashionable because of celebrities but not many people can handle them

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Lloyds Bank says customers can find 'best' ISA for them with free tool

The banking group told customers looking to open or top up their ISAs to 'start planning'

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Big rise in UK tourists returning from 25 destinations with 'nasty virus' full list

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a travel health alert after a 43% spike in chikungunya cases among UK tourists

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Popular South West fudge maker battles devastating diagnosis

'At this point in time, I have no idea what the long-term damage will be to me.'

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Evolution Cove: Car park closed over fears fire could quicken structural collapse

'This action has been taken to protect life'

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Inside Race Across the World 2026 start time, contestants and where to watch

BBC's Race Across the World is making a comeback tonight with five new pairs ready to try and win that £20,000 cash prize.

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'Eyesore metal barriers ruin Plymouth city centre revamp'

"Why spend money only for this to happen?"

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Race Across the World contestants from Liverpool reveal life-changing journey

Two Liverpool duos share their motivations for joining the BBC show as they prepare to travel over 12,000km across Europe and Asia competing for £20,000

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Experts give update after human bones dug up on South West beach

They were found by a two-year-old boy playing in the sand

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Car set on fire in Plymouth field

Fire crews requested extra help as it was difficult to reach

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Race Across the World star says 'everyone will be shocked' in BBC show admission

Five teams will be racing over 12,000km from Sicily to Mongolia as BBC's Race Across The World returns for a new series

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Man arrested after A38 crash near Plymouth

Another crash was also reported within the queue of traffic

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Workers in over 30 jobs eligible for energy and broadband discounts - full list

There is money off tariffs and installations as well as vouchers of up to £100

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'I won Race Across The World and my life completely flipped on its head'

Alfie Watts won Race Across The World in 2024 and has shared insight into his experience on the BBC show.

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Babcock announces new base in Plymouth city centre

Defence giant has settled on a new Capability Centre location

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Car crashes into central reservation on A38 near Plymouth

The crash happened at around 5am this morning, with the major road partially closed as a result

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Plymouth City Council plan to fly Pride flag accused of being "unlawful"

The authority has applied to hoist Progress Pride flag to be "inclusive city"

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Plymouth's cheapest petrol and diesel prices today and how to get £5 off fuel

It could be up to £13 cheaper per tank and drivers can get a fiver off too