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## Posts
- [Emergency ambulance provider goes bust owing almost £1.5m](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/emergency-ambulance-provider-goes-bust-owing-almost-1-5m.md) - An emergency ambulance provider which supplied frontline 999 crews to the NHS has gone into liquidation owing creditors almost £1.5 million. At its peak, Role 1 Medical & Rescue C.I.C employed more than 120 people, providing multiple 999 crews across the South West every day. But the social enterpr…
- [Reform UK rocked by shock resignation, migrant shooting row and revolt](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/reform-uk-rocked-by-shock-resignation-migrant-shooting-row-and-revolt.md) - Reform UK in Plymouth has been plunged into a major crisis amid a bitter internal revolt and a resignation over the direction of the party. Councillor Carol Ney resigned from Reform UK on Friday evening (7 August), saying she was “unable to support the direction of the party”. Cllr Ney was initiall…
- [Bergerac is back as hit detective series begins filming third series](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/bergerac-is-back-as-hit-detective-series-begins-filming-third-series.md) - Bergerac is back, with the hit detective series filming across Plymouth once again this week. Crews and actors have been spotted at various locations as production gets underway for the third series of the hugely popular classic crime drama. Filming has been taking place at the University of Plymou…
- [Man hospitalised after falling out of hotel window](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-hospitalised-after-falling-out-of-hotel-window.md) - A man has been rushed to hospital after falling from a hotel window on Friday evening (7 August). Emergency services were called at around 6pm following reports that a man had fallen from a window at the Grosvenor Hotel on Plymouth Hoe. Significant emergency resources were sent to the scene, includ…
- [Plymouth man in his 20s dies after A38 crash near Lee Mill](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-man-in-his-20s-dies-after-a38-crash-near-lee-mill.md) - A man in his 20s from Plymouth has sadly died following a crash on the A38 near Lee Mill. Emergency services were called to the eastbound carriageway at around 10am today, Thursday 6 August. A motorcycle, a Ford Transit camper and an MG HS Trophy were all involved in the collision. The motorcyclist…
- [Toddler avoids serious injury after falling from window](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/major-999-response-after-toddler-falls-from-window.md) - A major emergency unfolded at around 3.20pm on Union Street in Plymouth yesterday (6 August). Plymouth Plus understands that a toddler fell from a third-storey window at the block of flats opposite Lidl. The toddler, who was a girl, was rushed to Derriford Hospital following the fall. Thankfully, i…
- [Travellers force entry into park days after police prevent them from breaking into school](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/travellers-force-entry-into-park-days-after-police-prevent-them-from-breaking-into-school.md) - A group of Travellers have forced entry into Victoria Park just two days after police prevented them from breaking into a nearby school. Around 12 caravans arrived at the park shortly after 10pm last night (3 August) and established an unauthorised encampment. Plymouth Plus understands that this is…
- [Police crackdown on stolen motorbikes and anti-social riding sees 14 vehicles seized](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/police-crackdown-on-stolen-motorbikes-and-anti-social-riding-sees-14-vehicles-seized.md) - A major police crackdown on stolen motorbikes and anti-social riding has seen 14 vehicles seized, two stolen vehicles recovered and five arrests. Police motorcyclists joined officers in marked and unmarked vehicles for two evenings of targeted patrols across Plymouth on 27 and 28 July. Operation Hy…
- [Missing Plymouth boy, 14, not seen for nine days](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/urgent-appeal-as-missing-boy-14-not-seen-for-nine-days.md) - Police have launched an appeal to find a 14-year-old boy who has not been seen for nine days after being reported missing from home in Plymouth. Theo Clarkson was last seen in the Whitleigh area at around 2pm on Saturday 25 July. Police are carrying out enquiries to find the teenager and believe he…
- [Police cordon off home amid major investigation](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/police-cordon-off-home-amid-major-investigation.md) - Police have cordoned off a Plymouth home amid a major investigation. A significant number of police vehicles have been seen outside the property on St Levan Road since around 9.30pm yesterday evening (2 August). Paramedics from the South Western Ambulance Service were also in attendance. Cordons ar…
- [Person dies at church centred on life after death](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/person-dies-at-spiritualist-church.md) - A person has sadly died at a spiritualist church in Plymouth earlier today (2 August). Paramedics were called to the Hillsborough Spiritualist Church on Pearson Road in Mutley at around 10.45am. The Devon Air Ambulance was also deployed to the incident and landed at nearby Plymouth College. Two dou…
- [Two arrested after armed police descend on busy high street](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/armed-police-descend-on-busy-high-street.md) - Two men have been arrested after armed police officers were seen carrying out an operation on Sunday afternoon (2 August). A number of Specialist Firearms Officers attended The Ridgeway, where they appeared to be engaging with the occupants of a white Mercedes. Plymouth Plus understands that the Sp…
- [Exact time UK’s biggest solar eclipse in 27 years will darken Plymouth skies](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/exact-time-uks-biggest-solar-eclipse-in-27-years-will-darken-plymouth-skies.md) - The UK’s biggest solar eclipse in almost 30 years is now just two weeks away, with Plymouth set to enjoy one of the best views in the country. On Wednesday (12 August) the Moon will move across the Sun and cover around 95% of it when viewed from Plymouth and the South West. Daylight will noticeably…
- [Busy day for Devon Air Ambulance with four back-to-back emergencies](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/busy-day-for-devon-air-ambulance-with-four-back-to-back-emergencies.md) - Air Ambulance crews were called to four back-to-back emergencies across Devon in the space of around two hours this morning (1 August). The first emergency came in shortly after 7am following reports that a person had been struck by a train on the railway line between Exeter and Newton Abbot. Speci…
- [Woman in her 30s found dead near school](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/police-probe-launched-after-body-found-near-school.md) - A woman’s body was sadly found near Devonport High School for Boys in Plymouth on Saturday (1 August). Police and paramedics were called to the scene at around 12.40pm after the woman's body was found on a path opposite the school. Sadly, the woman, who was in her 30s, was pronounced deceased at th…
- [Significant emergency response on Plymouth Hoe explained](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/significant-emergency-response-on-plymouth-hoe-explained.md) - You may have seen a significant emergency response on the Hoe early this morning (31 July). Emergency services were responding to reports of a woman in distress on the Plymouth Hoe foreshore. Police, paramedics and Plymouth Coastguard Rescue Team all attended. Thankfully, the incident concluded saf…
- [Man in his 40s ‘bottled’ in Plymouth Barbican assault](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/busy-plymouth-street-cordoned-off-after-man-bottled.md) - A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after being hit on the head with a glass bottle on Friday (31 July). Police and paramedics were called to Basket Ope on the Plymouth Barbican at around 1.20am following reports of a serious assault. The victim, who is from the local area, was taken to Derrifor…
- [£47.5m Plymouth Civic Centre revamp plans approved](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/47-5m-plymouth-civic-centre-revamp-plans-approved.md) - Plymouth City Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for a £47.5 million redevelopment of the Grade II listed Civic Centre. Although there are no guarantees that it will actually happen, the green light has now been given for the landmark building to be turned into 144 apartments, a new Ci…
- [Plymouth traffic chaos as thousands flock to Cornwall](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-traffic-chaos-as-thousands-flock-to-cornwall.md) - The summer holidays are here and thousands of people are heading to Cornwall, causing traffic chaos. There are long delays heading westbound through Plymouth towards the Tamar Bridge, as holidaymakers make their way into Cornwall this afternoon (27 July). Read more in our live blog below: Sign up f…
- [Man and woman killed by sea at popular beach in Cornwall](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-and-woman-killed-by-sea-at-popular-beach-in-cornwall.md) - A man and a woman have sadly lost their lives at a popular holiday destination in Cornwall. A major search and rescue operation was launched at Fistral Beach in Newquay last night (26 July), which led to two bodies being recovered from the water. Police were called by the South Western Ambulance Se…
- [Young female rescued from Tamar Bridge](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tamar-bridge-closed-in-both-directions-amid-concern-for-welfare-incident.md) - The Tamar Bridge was closed for nearly five hours overnight after emergency services responded to a concern for welfare incident. Police, paramedics, firefighters, HM Coastguard and the RNLI all responded to the incident. Thankfully, a young female was brought to safety from the wrong side of the v…
- [Tragedy as person dies after air ambulance called to Plymouth home](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tragedy-as-person-dies-after-air-ambulance-called-to-plymouth-home.md) - A person has sadly died at a home in Plymouth despite the best efforts of emergency services. The Cornwall Air Ambulance landed nearby at Freedom Fields Park yesterday evening (24 July). Two land ambulances and a first responder were also sent to the scene at a property on Queen’s Gate. Sadly, desp…
- [Hundreds march across Tamar Bridge demanding tolls are scrapped](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/hundreds-march-across-tamar-bridge-demanding-tolls-are-scrapped.md) - Hundreds of protesters marched across the Tamar Bridge this afternoon (25 July) demanding an end to tolls between Plymouth and Cornwall. The peaceful demonstration was organised by the Tamar Toll Action Group (TTAG), who are campaigning for the abolition of tolls on the Tamar crossings and a fundam…
- [Person saved after major emergency response](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/major-emergency-response-on-laira-bridge.md) - A major emergency response unfolded on Laira Bridge in Plymouth early this morning (24 July). More than 15 emergency service vehicles attened the incident with police, paramedics, firefighters and HM Coastguard all responding. Plymouth Plus understands that emergency services have been responding t…
- [‘Lots of police’ near popular park amid ‘serious assault’](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/lots-of-police-near-popular-park-amid-serious-assault.md) - A large police presence has been seen near a popular park in Plymouth this afternoon following reports of a serious assault. Plymouth Plus understands the incident happened on Molesworth Road earlier this morning (20 July). The Devon Air Ambulance landed at nearby Victoria Park as police and parame…
- [Investigation underway after house fire destroys two houses - latest updates](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/investigation-underway-after-house-fire-destroys-two-houses.md) - A joint police and fire service investigation has been launched after a blaze tore through two homes in Plymouth early this morning (20 July). Firefighters from seven different fire stations across Devon and Cornwall rushed to the scene near Greenbank Road at around 4.43am. The fire affected two ne…
- [Street cordoned off amid serious incident](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/street-cordoned-off-amid-serious-incident-live-updates.md) - A Plymouth street has been cordoned off following a serious incident this afternoon (18 July). Plymouth Plus understands that an altercation took place after an e-scooter was allegedly stolen from outside the Premier store on Crownhill Road. It is alleged that a metal bar was used during the alterc…
- [Lives at risk as government wants to stop paying the fourth emergency service](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/lives-at-risk-as-government-wants-to-stop-paying-the-fourth-emergency-service.md) - Lives could be put at risk as the government wants to stop paying the heroes who respond to coastal emergencies across the UK. Although officially volunteers, HM Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs) currently receive small remuneration while they respond to emergencies. The hourly amount of £11 is not…
- [Plymouth’s new £30m Armada Way officially opens](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouths-new-30m-armada-way-officially-opens.md) - After years of controversy, disruption and anticipation, Plymouth’s new £30 million Armada Way is now officially open. The long awaited unveiling took place on Saturday (4 July), with a ribbon cutting ceremony led by Labour council leader Tudor Evans alongside Councillor Mark Lowry, Cabinet Member…
- [Special forces depart Plymouth under tight security](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/special-forces-depart-plymouth-under-tight-security.md) - Special forces departed Plymouth under tight security after two Chinook helicopters took off from RM Bickleigh in darkness. The helicopters were operated by 7 Squadron, part of the Joint Special Forces Aviation Wing based at RAF Odiham. Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police blocked the road and r…
- [Fire rips through Plymouth home as five fire engines rush to the scene](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/fire-rips-through-plymouth-house-as-five-engines-race-in.md) - A fire ripped through a house in Plymouth last night Friday (3 July). Emergency services were called to the residential property on Kit Hill Crescent in St Budeaux at around 10.30pm. Kit Hill Crescent and Barn Road were closed while police, paramedics and firefighters responded. Devon and Somerset…
- [Person taken to safety after Tamar Bridge incident](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/emergency-unfolds-on-tamar-bridge-live-updates.md) - Emergency services are in attendance at an incident on the Tamar Bridge early this morning (4 July). Police and paramedics are currently at the scene alongside an MOD Police boat under the bridge. When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for fre…
- [Police told to move AI enforcement camera ‘encroaching’ on footpath](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/police-told-to-move-ai-enforcement-camera-encroaching-on-footpath.md) - A police AI camera trailer that has been encroaching on a footpath for weeks now needs to be moved after it was placed beside a pedestrian crossing. The large towable enforcement unit has been positioned off Tavistock Road, with stabilising legs and a tow bar sitting close to a dropped pedestrian c…
- [Person taken to hospital after Plymouth house fire](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/emergency-services-respond-to-house-fire-in-plymouth-live-updates.md) - Firefighters were called to a house fire on Bowden Park Road in the Crownhill area of Plymouth on Monday (29 June). Three fire engines from Crownhill and Greenbank attended after a fire started in the porch area of the property. Crews used breathing apparatus and hose reel jets to extinguish the fi…
- [Yacht left stranded on slipway after low tide mishap](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/yacht-left-stranded-on-slipway-after-low-tide-mishap.md) - A large sailing yacht has been left stranded on a slipway after getting caught out by the tide in Plymouth. The yacht, called Moana, has been left in a precarious position on the slipway at Queen Anne's Battery Marina after running aground at low tide. Ropes have been attached as efforts are underw…
- [Plymouth's new Lord Mayor refuses to hold minute’s silence for Henry Nowak](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouths-new-lord-mayor-refuses-to-hold-one-mintue-silence-for-henry-nowak.md) - Plymouth’s new Lord Mayor has refused a request to hold a minute’s silence in memory of murdered teenager Henry Nowak. Lord Mayor Councillor Kevin Sproston (Labour, Budshead) was “instrumental” in bringing the Knife Angel to Plymouth but has refused a request to remember 18-year-old Henry Nowak, wh…
- [Man taken to safety from wrong side of Tamar Bridge](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/emergency-services-respond-to-person-on-wrong-side-of-tamar-bridge-live-updates.md) - Emergency services responded to a concern for welfare incident on the Tamar Bridge this evening (25 June). Police, paramedics, firefighters, HM Coastguard and the RNLI rushed to the scene after a man was seen on the wrong side of the bridge. Negotiations took place at the scene and the man came bac…
- [Police helicopter circles over Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/police-helicopter-circles-over-plymouth-sound-live-updates.md) - A police helicopter is circling over Plymouth Sound this evening. Locals have reported seeing the aircraft flying over the water on Plymouth Sound. Read more in our live blog below: Sign up for free below to get notified of all the latest breaking news from Plymouth Plus.
- [Ryanair plane declares emergency while flying over Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/ryanair-plane-declares-emergency-while-flying-over-plymouth-live-updates.md) - A Ryanair flight from Barcelona to Dublin has declared an emergency while flying over Plymouth this afternoon. Ryanair flight FR3976 was travelling from Barcelona to Dublin when the emergency was declared over Plymouth airspace. The Boeing 737-800 departed Barcelona at around 3.34pm and was due to…
- [Fire crews tackle ‘smouldering’ fire involving two Plymouth properties](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/fire-crews-tackle-smouldering-fire-involving-two-plymouth-properties-live-updates.md) - Firefighters are responding to a "smouldering fire between two properties" in Plymouth this afternoon. Two fire appliances and an aerial ladder platform are at the scene on Hermitage Road in the Mutley area of Plymouth. Crews are using small tools, a fog spike and a hose reel jet to extinguish the…
- [Air ambulance responds to critical medical emergency in Ivybridge](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/air-ambulance-responds-to-critical-medical-emergency-in-ivybridge-live-updates.md) - An air ambulance has landed in Ivybridge this afternoon as emergency services respond to a critical medical emergency. The incident is unfolding on Fore Street, outside Morrisons Daily, with police and ambulance crews at the scene. According to an eyewitness, at least four ambulance vehicles are al…
- [Serious incident unfolds near Plymouth port - recap](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/serious-incident-unfolds-near-plymouth-port-live-updates.md) - A serious incident has been unfolding at the Millbay Docks carpark this evening (8 June). At least 10 police vehicles have attended the scene this evening including armed response officers and a dog unit. It is understood that an officer pressed their distress button after reportedly being assaulte…
- [False alarm confirmed after 'bomb shaped object' found in Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/bomb-discovery-forces-evacuations-in-plymouth-live-updates.md) - A false alarm has been confirmed after a "bomb shaped object" was found during construction works. Police implemented a 100 metre cordon as a “precaution” after the discovery on Colesdown Hill today (8 June). Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal attended the scene and determined that the device w…
- [Suspended Plymouth Reform councillor allowed back into party after investigation](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/suspended-plymouth-reform-councillor-allowed-back-into-party-after-investigation.md) - Ben Rowe has been reinstated by Reform UK after being suspended just days after winning his seat on Plymouth City Council. Plymouth Plus can reveal that Reform UK has reinstated Ben Rowe following an investigation conducted by their National Discipline Committee. Cllr Rowe was elected to represent…
- [Man named and charged after rape arrest in Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-named-and-charged-after-rape-arrest-in-plymouth.md) - A man has been named and charged with rape after a British Transport Police operation in Plymouth. Billy Ormiston, 36, is due to appear before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court today, Monday (8 June) charged with two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. British Transport Police officers arrest…
- [Plymouth City Council apologises after breaching data of 500 families](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-city-council-apologises-after-breaching-data-of-500-families.md) - Plymouth City Council has apologised after breaching the personal data of around 500 families. Plymouth Plus can reveal that the council sent an email to hundreds of families without taking any steps to avoid the unlawful disclosure of their email addresses. The email was sent by the Elective Home…
- [Two Plymouth Post Offices set to close in huge blow to local communities](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/two-plymouth-post-offices-set-to-close-in-huge-blow-to-local-communities.md) - Two Post Offices are set to close in Plymouth in a huge blow to those who rely on their vital services. The branches affected are Tamerton Foliot Post Office at Tamerton Village Stores on Fore Street and the Post Office at Morrisons Daily on Crownhill Road. The Tamerton Foliot branch is due to clos…
- [West Hoe Pier scandal deepens as council admits ‘failed’ repairs](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/west-hoe-pier-scandal-deepens-as-council-admits-failed-repairs.md) - Scaffolding erected as part of attempts to repair Plymouth’s historic West Hoe Pier collapsed into the sea, sparking an emergency response. The King’s Harbour Master requested the MOD Police and RNLI to attend after a trawler reported floating debris close to the pier. It was feared that the loose…
- [Armed police smash into Plymouth flat as three men arrested in morning raid](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/armed-police-smash-into-plymouth-flat-as-two-men-arrested-in-morning-raid.md) - Three men have been arrested after armed police smashed their way into a Plymouth flat this morning. According to an eyewitness, the door was smashed after armed police forced entry into the property before entering and arresting two men at around 7.30am. A dog unit and the Devonport and West Neigh…
- [Broken down vehicle blocks busy Plymouth road - latest updates](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/serious-crash-on-busy-plymouth-road-latest-updates.md) - A broken down vehicle has blocked a lane on Outland Road this morning. One lane is closed Northbound due to the broken down vehicle. Police are understood to be in attendance and there is heavy traffic in the area. Read more in our live blog below: Sign up for free below to get notified of all the…
- ['Faeces concerns' as travellers take over two Plymouth fields](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/faeces-concerns-as-travellers-take-over-two-plymouth-fields.md) - Travellers have taken over two separate fields in Plymouth as concerns are raised about human waste. Unauthorised encampments have been set up at Devonport Park and Plympton St Mary Playing Fields this week. The Devonport Park encampment has now left and Plymouth City Council has confirmed that the…
- [Henry Nowak protest held outside Plymouth police station](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/henry-nowak-protest-held-outside-plymouth-police-station.md) - A protest was held outside a Plymouth police station after the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. The horrifying case has sparked international debate after police initially handcuffed Henry while he was dying from stab wounds. Vickrum Digwa, who has been convicted of Henry’s murder, falsely claime…
- [Three Royal Navy crew killed in Devon helicopter crash named in heartbreaking tributes](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/three-royal-navy-crew-killed-in-devon-helicopter-crash-named-in-heartbreaking-tributes.md) - The three members of the Royal Navy who died after a Merlin helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Devon have been named. Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, 42, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24, sadly died following the incident in Sourton Down, near Okeham…
- [Three Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash during  training exercise in Devon](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/three-royal-navy-crew-killed-in-merlin-helicopter-crash-during-training-exercise-in-devon.md) - Three Royal Navy service personnel have sadly died after a Merlin helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Devon. Emergency services were called to Sourton Down, near Okehampton, at around 3.45am on Wednesday (3 June), following reports of the crash. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed th…
- [Trans rights protest planned in Plymouth this week](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/trans-rights-protest-planned-in-plymouth-this-week.md) - A trans rights protest is set to take place in Plymouth this week in response to new EHRC guidance. Organisers say people are invited to attend and show solidarity in response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission's updated guidance on single-sex spaces. The new guidance, which has been laid…
- [Man named and charged after dramatic police chase across Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-named-and-charged-after-dramatic-police-chase-across-plymouth.md) - A man has been named and charged after a dramatic police chase across Plymouth. Jake Nuttall, aged 32, of no fixed abode, Plymouth, has been charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, failing to stop after a road accident and driving without insurance. He has also been charged with…
- [Labour drops plan to rip out Plymouth Life Centre climbing wall after backlash](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/labour-drops-plan-to-rip-out-plymouth-life-centre-climbing-wall-after-backlash.md) - Labour has been forced into a major U-turn after huge backlash over plans to rip out the Plymouth Life Centre climbing wall. Plymouth City Council owned Plymouth Active Leisure has confirmed that plans to replace the climbing wall with a soft play area will no longer go ahead. The Labour run counci…
- [Young person involved in serious incident on Laira Bridge in Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/young-person-involved-in-serious-incident-on-laira-bridge.md) - A young person was brought to safety after a significant emergency response on Laira Bridge last night. Police, paramedics, HM Coastguard and the RNLI all attended the concern for welfare incident involving a young person. Emergency services were called to the bridge at 9.46pm, with volunteers from…
- [Man arrested after police helicopter chase tears through Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-arrested-after-police-helicopter-chase-tears-through-plymouth.md) - A man has been arrested after a police helicopter chase across Plymouth last night (25 May). The pursuit began after a blue Suzuki Swift failed to stop for officers in the Plymouth City Centre area. The vehicle had no insurance, MOT or road tax. Roads policing officers were called in to help coordi…
- [Bomb hunters return to Plymouth building site over fears more bombs are hidden](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/bomb-hunters-return-to-plymouth-building-site-over-fears-more-bombs-are-hidden.md) - Bomb disposal specialists have returned to a Plymouth building site amid fears more wartime bombs could still be hidden beneath the ground. Experts have been spotted carrying out fresh investigations at the Bath Street development in Millbay, just months after an unexploded WW2 bomb sparked a major…
- [Driver rushed to hospital after car smashes into wall and flips onto roof](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/driver-rushed-to-hospital-after-car-smashes-into-wall-and-flips-onto-roof-in-plymouth.md) - A driver has been rushed to hospital after a car crashed into a fence and flipped onto its roof during rush hour. The crash happened on Plymouth Road this afternoon, close to Woodford Avenue and Marsh Mills, causing heavy delays for drivers heading through the area. A red Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav Plus…
- [Child brought to safety after Plymouth Hoe incident](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/concern-for-womans-welfare-incident-unfolds-on-plymouth-hoe-live-updates.md) - A child has been brought to safety following a concern for welfare incident on Plymouth Hoe. Police, paramedics, HM Coastguard and the RNLI were all called to the scene this afternoon (20 May). The child was in a precarious position on the cliff edge near the Hoe Cannons while negotiations took pla…
- [Police 'growing increasingly concerned' for missing woman from Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/urgent-searches-underway-for-missing-plymouth-woman-live-updates.md) - Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing Plymouth woman as concerns grow for her welfare. Margarita Stavrou, 56, has been reported missing from her home address in the Ham / Weston Mill area of the city. Devon and Cornwall Police say they are growing increasingly concerned for Margar…
- [Huge backlash as Labour wants to shut Plymouth Life Centre climbing wall](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/huge-backlash-as-labour-wants-to-shut-plymouth-life-centre-climbing-wall.md) - Huge backlash has erupted over plans by the Labour-run council to shut down the climbing wall at the Life Centre and replace it with a soft play area. The proposals have sparked anger among climbers, parents and regular users, who say the wall is one of Plymouth’s most important specialist sporting…
- [Plymouth man arrested after 'holding sign calling for people to be hanged'](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-man-arrested-after-holding-sign-calling-for-people-to-be-hanged.md) - A Plymouth man has been arrested by Met Police officers after allegedly holding a sign calling for people to be hanged at a protest in London. The 28-year-old was arrested at an address in Plymouth this morning (18 May) on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred under Section 18 of the Public Order…
- [Person dies after serious incident unfolds near Plymouth Hoe](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/person-dies-after-serious-incident-unfolds-near-plymouth-hoe.md) - A person has sadly died following a serious incident near Plymouth Hoe this evening. Two fire engines, three ambulances, Devon Air Ambulance and police responded to the incident. Firefighters were seen gaining access to a residential property in West Hoe so paramedics could respond to the serious m…
- [Firefighters respond to incident at Plymouth Morrisons](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/firefighters-respond-to-incident-at-plymouth-morrisons.md) - At least two fire engines have rushed to a Morrisons in Plymouth this evening following an incident. The supermarket on Outland Road has been closed as a result. It comes just over a month after there was a gas leak at the store. Read more in our live blog below: Sign up for free below to get notif…
- [Plymouth acid attack verdicts in full as Danny Cahalane’s ex-wife guilty](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-acid-attack-verdicts-in-full-as-danny-cahalanes-ex-wife-guilty.md) - Danny Cahalane’s ex wife has been found guilty of manslaughter after his death following a horrific acid attack at his home in Plymouth. Mr Cahalane, 38, suffered catastrophic injuries after he was splashed with highly concentrated sulphuric acid at his home on Lipson Road in the early hours of 21…
- [New suspended Reform councillor refuses to say if he will accept office](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/new-suspended-reform-councillor-refuses-to-say-if-he-will-accept-office.md) - The newly elected and now suspended Reform UK councillor for Ham has refused to confirm whether he will formally accept office. Ben Rowe was elected to represent Ham ward in last week’s local elections after receiving 1,649 votes. But just days after winning his seat, Reform UK suspended Ben Rowe f…
- [Car overturns in two vehicle crash that closed Tavistock Road in Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/busy-road-in-and-out-of-plymouth-closed-after-crash.md) - A busy road in and out of Plymouth has reopened after a two vehicle crash this afternoon. The A386 Tavistock Road was closed near Strawberry Fields, close to the former Dartmoor Diner building. Emergency services attended the scene and traffic was held in both directions while the incident was deal…
- [Plymouth Labour at war as Fred Thomas calls for Starmer to go](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-labour-at-war-as-fred-thomas-calls-for-starmer-to-go.md) - The fallout from Labour's bruising local election results in Plymouth and across the country has spectacularly fractured Plymouth’s political landscape. As Labour's Fred Thomas comes out against the Prime Minister, he has ignited a full-blown civil war within the local Labour Party. In an explosive…
- [Plymouth Reform councillor suspended just days after being elected](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-reform-councillor-suspended-just-days-after-being-elected.md) - A Plymouth Reform UK councillor has been suspended from the party just days after winning his seat. A spokesperson for Reform UK confirmed to Plymouth Plus this evening that Cllr Ben Rowe has been "suspended pending an investigation". The suspension follows historic social media posts allegedly sha…
- [Plymouth’s new councillors officially take office](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouths-new-councillors-officially-take-office.md) - Plymouth’s newly elected councillors have officially taken office after signing their declarations at Plymouth City Council today. Fourteen Reform UK and two Green Party councillors joined two re-elected Labour councillors as they formally became members of Plymouth City Council following last week…
- [HMS Queen Elizabeth dominates Plymouth Sound under tight security](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/hms-queen-elizabeth-dominates-plymouth-sound-under-tight-security.md) - HMS Queen Elizabeth has dominated Plymouth Sound today as it makes a short visit to the city. The 65,000-tonne warship is understood to only be visiting for the day, but people may still have a chance to spot her off the south coast as she takes part in training. There is a visible security presenc…
- [Firefighters rush to blaze near Plymouth flats](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/firefighters-rush-to-blaze-near-plymouth-flats.md) - Firefighters are responding to a fire near a block of flats in Plymouth this evening (10 May). At least two fire appliances are at the scene in the Stonehouse area after a fire broke out near the Stoke Road flats. The fire is understood to have started in a bin store next to the property. Read more…
- [Plymouth house badly damaged after e-bike battery explodes](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-house-badly-damaged-after-e-bike-battery-explodes.md) - A Plymouth property has been badly damaged after a battery believed to be from an e-bike exploded while on charge this afternoon. Firefighters were called to Kensington Road in Mutley after multiple residents reported a fire inside the property. Smoke was seen rising from the property, and it was r…
- [First picture of man accused of Plymouth murder](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/first-picture-of-man-accused-of-plymouth-murder.md) - The man accused of murdering 28-year-old Harry Jackson has appeared in court for the first time today. Mark Carpenter, 57, of Embankment Road, Plymouth, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court today, Friday (8 May). He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Plymouth Crown Court on Monday (…
- [Plymouth election results in full as Reform wins 14 seats](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-election-results-in-full-as-reform-wins-14-seats.md) - Plymouth’s local election results have been confirmed, with Reform UK winning 14 of the 19 contested seats. Labour won two seats, the Green Party won two seats and the Conservatives won one seat. The overall turnout in Plymouth was 39.6%. Labour will remain in majority control of Plymouth City Coun…
- [Plymouth election 2026 results LIVE - latest updates](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-election-2026-results-live-latest-updates.md) - Plymouth is waiting to find out how the city has voted as ballots are counted from the much awaited local election. Polls closed at 10pm tonight after voters across 19 contested ward had their say in the Plymouth City Council elections. Labour already holds enough seats to remain in majority contro…
- [Armed police arrest man seen with ‘knife’ in Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/armed-police-arrest-man-seen-with-knife-in-plymouth.md) - Armed police have arrested a man after a report of a person seen with a 'knife' in Plymouth. Armed officers attended the scene on Clarence Place in Stonehouse alongside a dog unit and response officers. Police were called at around 4.40pm yesterday afternoon (6 May), following a report of a person…
- [New speed cameras installed in Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/new-speed-cameras-installed-in-plymouth.md) - Plymouth voters woke up on election day to find something else watching them before they had even reached the polling station. Brand new speed cameras were installed on Outland Road overnight, appearing under the cover of darkness just as the city prepared to go to the polls. The cameras are unders…
- [Plymouth’s oldest voters say they feel 'forgotten'](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouths-oldest-voters-say-they-feel-forgotten.md) - Some of Plymouth’s oldest voters say they feel “forgotten” by election candidates as the city goes to the polls. At Thornbury Villa care home in Peverell, residents who have spent decades taking part in democracy say they have been left feeling invisible. Not a single candidate standing in the Peve…
- [Everything you must know as Plymouth votes today](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/everything-you-must-know-as-plymouth-votes-today.md) - Plymouth is heading to the polls today in a major local election which could reshape the balance of power at Plymouth City Council. Polling stations are open from 7am until 10pm, with 19 wards being contested and votes counted overnight at Plymouth Life Centre after polls close. Voters must bring a…
- [Concern after ‘cancer causing’ materials dumped right next to Plymouth school](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/concern-after-cancer-causing-materials-dumped-right-next-to-plymouth-school.md) - Concern has been raised after suspected “cancer causing” materials have been dumped right next to a Plymouth primary school. The site off Brest Road near St Matthew’s Primary Academy has been left covered with a huge mound of rubble, old asphalt, scrap metal and asbestos materials. At first, Plymou…
- [Peverell voters say 'we’ve had enough' as Labour fights to keep seat](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/peverell-voters-say-weve-had-enough-as-labour-fights-to-keep-seat.md) - Peverell residents say “we’ve had enough” as Labour councillor Jeremy Goslin fights to keep his seat in a tight election battle. With voters heading to the polls on Thursday, Plymouth Plus has been on the ground in Peverell speaking to residents about the issues shaping their vote. Many locals were…
- [Man in his 20s dies after 'murder' in Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-in-his-20s-dies-after-murder-in-plymouth.md) - A murder probe has been launched after a man in his 20s died following a serious assault in Plymouth last night. Emergency services were called to a property on Embankment Road at around 8.20pm on Monday, 4 May, following reports of a serious assault on a man. Despite the best efforts of emergency…
- [Murder investigation launched after man found dead in Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-arrested-after-serious-incident-in-plymouth.md) - A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in Plymouth last night. LATEST UPDATE: Man in his 20s dies after ‘murder’ in PlymouthA murder investigation has been launched after a man in his 20s died on Embankment Road in Plymouth, with a 57-year-old man arrested.Plymouth Plus…
- [Another two WW2 bombs found in Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/another-two-ww2-bombs-found-in-plymouth.md) - Plymouth Plus can reveal that another two WW2 bombs have discovered in Plymouth this week. The devices were found just one day before the major incident in Southway, where a German SC250 WW2 bomb sparked the evacuation of more than 1,200 homes. Police were called to the discovery of the unexploded…
- [Fire breaks out at Plymouth Barbican restaurant](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/fire-breaks-out-at-plymouth-barbican-restaurant.md) - A fire has broken out at a restaurant on the Plymouth Barbican this afternoon (3 May). Three fire appliances from Greenbank and Camels Head were sent to the scene, along with Greenbank’s aerial ladder platform and a fire officer. The fire occurred on a cooking range in the kitchen of the Platters P…
- [Five arrested after Plymouth ‘stabbing’ leaves man with serious injuries](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/five-arrested-after-plymouth-stabbing-leaves-man-with-serious-injuries.md) - Five people have been arrested after a man was seriously injured in a ‘stabbing’ near a Plymouth tower block. Emergency services were called to Curtis Street in Devonport at around 10.20am this morning, Sunday, 3 May, following reports of a serious assault. An eyewitness at the scene told Plymouth…
- [Inside the 48 hour operation to blow up Plymouth’s bomb](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/inside-the-48-hour-operation-to-blow-up-plymouths-bomb.md) - A German World War Two bomb found on a building site in Plymouth has finally been blown up after a major 48 hour emergency operation. The 250kg SC250 bomb was made safe this morning following a controlled detonation by Royal Navy and Army unexploded ordnance (UXO) specialists. The device was discov…
- [Plymouth bomb believed to be Nazi WW2 SC250 as 1,260 homes evacuated](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-bomb-believed-to-be-nazi-ww2-sc250-as-1-260-homes-evacuated.md) - Military EOD experts have been weighing up options overnight after a suspected Nazi WW2 bomb was discovered on a building site in Southway. Plymouth Plus understands that the device is believed to be a German WW2 SC250 bomb, according to independent explosive ordnance disposal experts who have exam…
- [Plymouth WW2 bomb timeline after more than 1,000 homes evacuated](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/roads-closed-in-plymouth-after-unexploded-wartime-bomb-found-at-building-site.md) - A major incident was declared in Plymouth after the discovery of an unexploded wartime bomb. Police were called to Flamborough Road in Southway at around 2.30pm on Wednesday (29 April) after the device was found on a building site. Read our full minute by minute recap below: Sign up for free below…
- [Huge bank holiday market returns to Royal William Yard this weekend](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/huge-bank-holiday-market-returns-to-royal-william-yard-this-weekend.md) - Royal William Yard is gearing up for a bumper bank holiday weekend as one of Plymouth’s most popular waterfront markets returns. The Good Food and Craft Market will return to The Green on Sunday, 3 May, from 10am until 3pm, bringing together more than 60 traders, including independent makers, artis…
- [Man ‘exposes himself’ at Plymouth McDonald’s](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-exposes-himself-at-plymouth-mcdonalds.md) - Police have released an image of a man they want to identify after a report of outraging public decency at a McDonald’s branch in Plymouth. It was reported that an unknown man approached the McDonald’s restaurant on Coypool Road on the morning of 31 March and exposed himself. Officers believe the m…
- [Woman in her 20s found dead at Plymouth property](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/woman-in-her-20s-found-dead-at-plymouth-property.md) - A woman in her 20s has sadly died after a major emergency response in Plymouth over the weekend. Emergency services were called to Bideford Walk in Leigham on Saturday (25 April) after the woman was found unwell inside a property. Flying medics from Devon Air Ambulance attended the scene, alongside…
- [Plymouth Bike Night heroes raising thousands for charity](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-bike-night-heroes-raising-thousands-for-charity.md) - The Plymouth Bike Night brings bikers together on the Hoe while raising thousands for charity each year. The popular event is run by volunteers and raises vital funds for The Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health, a Plymouth based charity which supports men with prostate, penile and testicular cancer. B…
- [Police helicopter assists in urgent search for missing Plymouth man](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/police-helicopter-assists-in-urgent-search-for-missing-plymouth-man.md) - Urgent searches were underway in Plymouth after police grew increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing man Andrew Delvard. The 59-year-old had been reported missing from Plymouth and was last seen at around 7am on Monday, 27 April. It is understood that the police helicopter was deployed ove…
- [Two Afghan nationals charged with rape of woman in Sherford](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/two-afghan-nationals-charged-with-rape-of-woman-in-sherford.md) - Two Afghan nationals have appeared in court today charged with the rape of a woman in Sherford. Hashmat Miakhel, aged 31, and Sayed Hoshmand, aged 19, appeared before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court this afternoon, Tuesday, 28 April. Both men are accused of raping a woman at a residential property on F…
- [Woman arrested after baby boy dies in Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/woman-arrested-after-baby-boy-dies-in-plymouth.md) - A woman has been arrested after a six-month-old baby boy sadly died in Plymouth last night. Detectives are investigating the death of the child following a major emergency response in Devonport. Emergency services were called at around 7.30pm on Monday, 27 April, after concerns were raised for the…

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