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Plymouth Live - News

Drivers warned of May 12 2026 rule change affecting tests

There are changes to the way you book your driving test

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Plymouth Live - News

Fire in flat sparks panic in Plymouth as smoke billows out

Crews arrived fearing people were still inside

Devon Live - Plymouth

Inside Angela Rippon's divorce from childhood sweetheart and eye-watering net worth

Devon TV icon Angela Rippon returns to our TV screens this weekend with the Channel 5 series, Angela Rippon's River Cruises

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Plymouth Live - News

'Plymouth City Council needs to improve its ambitions'

The ambitiousness of the current council has been questioned

Plymouth Live - News

South West brothers catch giant lobster 'twice the size of a newborn'

'What looked back at me in the hole was the biggest pair of claws I'd ever seen'

Plymouth Live - News

Plymouth radio station's urgent plea after devastating cyber attack

Bank account emptied by 'malicious cybercriminals'

Plymouth Live - News

'The UK is a mess - the 1980s are to blame'

"Our country has been progressively stolen from us"

Plymouth Live - News

'Incredibly dangerous' Plymouth biker left war veteran for dead

He pulled wheelies before hitting Dilwyn Durham, who died in hospital from his injuries

Plymouth Live - News

Martin Lewis warns of 'big risk' for Jet2, TUI, Ryanair booking

Money expert told UK holidaymakers about the financial risks of booking flights and hotels separately amid jet fuel shortage fears because they might not be covered

Plymouth Live - News

'I've sent an invoice to Donald Trump'

"I want my petrol money back"

Plymouth Live - News

Travel reminder as Brits with older passports 'must' apply for a new one

UK passport holders with documents issued before this date require a full passport application rather than standard renewal

Plymouth Live - News

'Dream result' says city's Reform UK leader after landslide Plymouth win

Labour says national politics impacted the result

Plymouth Live - News

Man in 30s found dead in Plymouth after concerns raised

His next of kin has been informed - RIP

Plymouth Live - News

Starmer reacts to 'very tough' Labour losses in local elections

Labour has suffered a disastrous defeat in the local elections though the Prime Minister has vowed to carry on to deliver his 'promises'

Plymouth Live - News

Plymouth local elections: Labour crumbles under weight of Reform UK

Reform won 14 seats at the Plymouth City Council elections and Labour lost eight

Plymouth Live - News

Man arrested in Plymouth as police seize knife from street

Police were spotted in the area

Plymouth Live - News

Police watchdog give Keyham update as retired officer cleared of gross misconduct

The IOPC has said its inquiries into matters prior to the shooting are continuing

Plymouth Live - News

Plymouth election results in full as Reform and Greens take seats

The 2026 local elections in Plymouth have seen a significant surge for Reform UK, who gained several seats across the city

Plymouth Live - News

Plymouth election results and reaction as Reform take FOURTEEN seats in dark night for Labour

Every result, plus all the drama, gossip, reaction and analysis from Plymouth Life Centre as Reform romped to victory in 14 areas leaving Labour dejected

Plymouth Live - News

Man named and charged in Plymouth murder investigation

A 28-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene