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Boy seriously injured after being struck by firework in Sherford

Police have launched an investigation

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UK Government told 'move at pace' to prepare for possibility of war

It comes after the Defence Secretary warned that Britain must be ready for war

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Locals 'under siege' as nightly car break-ins terrorise Plymouth

'It's affecting our sleep and we feel like we are under siege'

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Plymouth teacher's school trip conduct 'not acceptable', sex abuse trial told

'It was something I didn't feel was acceptable. It didn't sit right with me'

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Car crime wave wreaks havoc across Plymouth

Vehicle vandalism has spiked in the city

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Arson attack on Duncombe Avenue as police issue update

Witnesses are being sought by investigators

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Life goes on for Honicknowle residents after shocking arson attack

The general mood was one of complete normality

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Child seriously hurt after being hit by car in North Prospect

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Man accused of attempted murder in Plymouth faces trial

Sammy Lee Burton is accused of stabbing a man in a property in Durham Avenue

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Devonport Park scorched after illegal firework display

The damage could have been a lot worse if it wasn't for the rain

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Crackdown on prolific Plymouth 'menaces' as staff endure street abuse

Shop workers are facing “prolific offenders day in, day out”

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The latest key announcements from Plymouth City Council

Devolution, Armada Way, welcoming spaces and freeport news - but no-one knows who rubberstamped the 'genius' move for green Civic Centre netting

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Plymouth car break-in thief awaits sentencing

30-year-old has pleaded guilty to a number of charges

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Honicknowle fire: 37-year-old arrested as police launch arson probe

Police are appealing for witnesses

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'20p check' drivers need to do as their cars 'more likely to have defect'

Data has been published, shining a light on an EV-specific issue

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Top baby names for 2027 as parents inspired by film and music

Experts have explained which names are rising in popularity - with Bonnie and Damon topping lists

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82,000 drivers told stop driving immediately or face £2,500 fine and ban

Letters are being sent with a warning for thousands of motorists

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Pension warning to third of people with women set to be worse off

Experts have warned of financial hardship

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'Harrowing' levels of domestic abuse in Plymouth as scale of violence laid bare

It accounts for around one in five recorded crimes in the city

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Plymouth Council spends £2.1m to save £22m amid bankruptcy warning

Demand in ‘big four’ areas is creating financial pressures that are not sustainable