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Acid attack victim's death bed interviews helped nail his killer

Danny Cahalane's hospital bed interview with police was a key part in the case against Kelvin Asante, found guilty of his murder

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Met Office warns of snow and wintry showers as temperatures drop

It's going to be a chilly week - and feel even colder

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Mum desperate to find missing 16-year-old Plymouth girl

She was last seen on Friday afternoon

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Set your radiator valve to this setting to cut heating bills, Which? experts say

Heating experts with consumer champions Which? have recommended the best radiator valve settings for homeowners looking to reduce their energy bills this winter

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Plymouth's litter-picking team honoured with Kings Award for Voluntary Service

The Clean Our Patch CIC has been recognised for their stirling work across Plymouth

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Plymouth school makes Ofsted history with seven exceptional ratings

It becomes the first school in the South West to receive exceptional judgements across every inspection area

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Drivers in UK advised to put key item in their car this week

As temperatures drop, drivers are being urged to take action

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Plymouth Crown Court cordoned as 'man on roof'

Emergency services are at the scene in the city centre

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Russell Brand conviction a 'watershed moment' says Plymouth MP

Luke Pollard calls on everyone to help stop violence against women and girls

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New advice to UK drivers born from 2002 to 2008 as 'nearly half don't realise'

An expert has explained new research

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Monstrous Plymouth rapist jailed for vile crimes against children

30-year-old also threw petrol bombs at a family home, starting a fire that could have cost lives

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Make a difference to bathroom mould with expert-backed Aldi 75p item method

A bathroom specialist has shared a simple winter habit that could help households tackle one of the most persistent problems at home

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Plymouth's 'Swan Lady', one of the city's most familiar faces, has died

Tributes are pouring in for Beth Gommer - a constant by the waterfront who would feed the swans come rain or shine

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Post fury hits 1,000 in Plymouth as pressure mounts over 'shocking delays'

'People in Plymouth are fed up'

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Over-55s plan to use '£3,000' rule when gifting to children - before rule change

Research shows millions want to take advantage of allowance to offer monetary support to family members before 2027 change

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Christmas begins in Plymouth as city switches on Christmas lights

Father Christmas himself was among the VIP guests

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Man who threw acid at Danny Cahalane found guilty of murder

Kelvin Asante will face a life sentence next month after jury return verdicts

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Over 50 charges brought in Plymouth city centre crime blitz

Police target shoplifting and anti-social behaviour and say more offenders are likely to be taken into custody

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Man jailed for life for barbaric murder of 'beautiful, kind, caring' Harry Jackson

Mark Carpenter stabbed his victim in the back four times before leaving him to bleed to death. He's 'highly unlikely' to ever leave prison.

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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]