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Government forces ‘Super Torbay’ expansion despite local pushback
Government shake-up creates giant new South Devon council
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‘Greater Plymouth’ approved in massive shake-up as city swallows 13 parishes
Critics called it "a land grab"
Devon ‘betrayed’ as Exeter and Plymouth given land-grab green light
Julian Brazil, leader of Devon County Council, has blasted the outcome of a major local government overhaul and moots judicial review
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Exeter chief says giant council expansion will make life 'simpler for residents'
'It is a unique opportunity to build a brighter future'
The Car Man does not disappoint with dance put into top gear
This gritty slice of 'dance noir' has pistons hissing, slick and contemporary moves and a thrilling plot which races along to its climax.
Parking charge U-turn at Plymouth beauty spots
'We will not be looking to introduce charges'
Devon’s political map set to be redrawn in biggest overhaul in 50 years
Significant changes set to be confirmed by government that could impact council tax levels, children’s social services, bin collections and more.
No investigation into Tudor Evans' ‘don’t be ridiculous’ jibe
Government backs Plymouth City Council decision but there are now calls for a national standard of conduct
Teen accused of murdering Drew Perham at Millbay marina given trial date
Layton Randle is set to face trial later this year
UK rule change 'this summer' for littering and fly-tipping with much bigger fines
New laws will mean a big increase in fines, the UK Government has announced
Plymouth housing ‘off track’ as council warns it's ‘unaffordable’ to build
Senior councillor says every house needs a £50,000 subsidy to attract a builder
'Lots of police' and multiple ambulances at Plymouth incident - updates
It is currently unclear the nature of the incident
Inquest opens into death of 27-year-old Plymouth doctor
The cause of death can not currently be determined
Armed police swoop on Devonport property after 'man with knife' makes threats
A property was damaged
Plymouth's 'flagship day' as Devonport lands new wave of billions
It's nearly three billion more than expected
'Inconsiderate' Plymouth drivers 'driving Barbican residents up the wall'
Locals have asked for Forder Valley, Barne Barton and St Budeaux to be next
RNLI rush to Plymouth's Saltram as person falls from path near River Plym
It was one of eight launches for the Plymouth RNLI
Going to cinema, theatre, museums and concerts 'as good as exercise'
You could reduce ageing by three years
Plymouth student found dead in Costa Rica hotel died from natural causes, inquest hears
He died while on a trip to work on a sea turtle conservation project
Man grabbed and punched several times in attack at Plymouth pub
Police believe the two men pictured can help with enquiries