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Daniel Thomas pleads guilty to slashing boat at sea

The right-wing activist filmed himself slashing a migrant boat with a knife during an altercation in the English Channel [National news]

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A38 standstill after seven vehicles crashed

One man has been taken to hospital

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A38 diversion route in full after seven vehicles crash in Plymouth

The road remains closed after a crash this morning

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Seven vehicles involved in A38 crash as major road remains closed

It's causing major delays

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Martin Lewis settles 'is it better to put heating on all day' argument

On his ITV show this week he explained that for some people it is better to just leave it on low - however not for everyone

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Vet says watch for five signs as cases of dog infection almost double

It can pass from animals to people, although the risk to the general public is currently considered very low

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Santander issues warning over shock £535 bills

71% of people have been impacted in the last 12 months

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Plymouth sees 100 business closures in a single month

Half of companies de-registered were recently trading but city saw more than 100 new firms created

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Theatre Royal Plymouth sets sights on huge £24m upgrade

The full scope, programme and funding requirements are still being developed

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DWP Universal Credit update as rise to £353.87 confirmed

The DWP has just published a document laying out exactly what people will get

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Three vehicles worth £60K stolen from quarry near Plymouth

The three vehicles are though to have been taken via Cadover Bridge car park

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Prolific Plymouth car break-in thief strikes again within days

'He has completely disregarded any orders of the court'

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'Fall from grace' solicitor tries to reduce his prison sentence

The Herald can also reveal the sudden death of one of his victims

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Face of a murderer: Plymouth housemate killer set for life sentence

Court heard how Carpenter stabbed Harry Jackson four times in the back, then went to the local shops to buy more alcohol

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Mark Carpenter GUILTY of murdering Harry Jackson in brutal Plymouth stabbing

Big news as jury returns majority verdict on Mark Carpenter

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Heartbreak as beloved meerkat duo die at Dartmoor Zoo

Twix and Twirl were well-loved and recognised for their cheeky behaviour

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Ivybridge man accused of manslaughter and coercive behaviour after woman's suicide

35-year-old appeared in court in Plymouth today as date set for next hearing

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Key details in Plymouth housemate murder trial as verdict awaited

Judge summarised the case which has seen Mark Carpenter claim that he 'panicked'

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Man in court today charged with manslaughter of woman in 2022

She died after being found unresponsive

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Millions could benefit as HMRC tax-free allowance threshold increased to £3,000

400,000 people are expected to see their tax bills fall by an average of £380