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Plymouth University lands key role in protecting the UK
'This will help attract further investment, students studying defence courses and spin off world-class research into local jobs.'
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Barriers go up on Armada Way rill - but not due to bad behaviour
The man-made stream is ornamental and not a “play water feature”
Just 37 social homes built as Plymouth faces 'vanity project' backlash
'There always seems to be money for big projects, but when it comes to practical things like housing local people, we're told there's no budget'
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New £924 warning for UK learner drivers as 20pc 'say no'
New data has been published this week
Plymouth rapist attacked young girl over several years
Marc Dannan ordered the girl to remain silent about the abuse
Pedestrian suffers life-changing injuries in Union Street crash
The road was closed for several hours
Pedestrian struck by car on Union Street - live updates
The road is closed
Plymouth woman jailed after stealing coffee and energy drinks
Police said her 'prolific and persistent shoplifting was causing real harm within the community'
PIP update over changes to what medical evidence you have to provide
A major Government review of PIP is under way
Medical incident at Tinside Lido sparks emergency response
A person was taken to hospital and staff have been praised for their quick response
Dog expert urges all owners to teach two-word safety command
You need to train your dog before it gets into potentially life-threatening trouble
Brits caught smuggling cannabis from Thailand face big fines or jail time
The crackdown comes after Plymouth woman Jude Hill was jailed in May after she pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis
Bus crashes into lamppost on Plymouth roundabout
No injuries were reported
Fury as government snubs ‘Reimagining Devon’ dream
Countless hours were poured into creating a proposal that met government's criteria, says West Devon leader
Council leader slams ‘flawed’ plans to carve up Devon into new mega-councils
'The government does not understand the needs of the county'
Commuters left in terror as man 'headbutts passenger' and 'threatens to kill everyone'
Several passengers and train staff were left in tears
20 children and teacher dead as school bus crashes into huge rock
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A teacher and around 20 kids have died in a crash in Uganda as the bus driver was driving them home from a school trip [World news]
Plymouth meals on wheels axed as 'last resort' after cost per meal topped £15
Council defends decision over catering company
Massive boundary shake-up paves way for 'powerhouse' Exeter
'Exeter will be able to reach its economic potential, build sustainable growth and thrive without constraint'