Tony got his first GCSE at 69 after leaving a 'horrible' school environment in his early teens with no qualifications.

Meet the history student in his 70s who says it’s never too late to study

Emergency services were called to Ham Drive at around 5.30pm on Tuesday 17 December, following a crash involving two cars. 

Man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after woman, 60s, dies in crash

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Reverend Darren Middleton has opened REV7 in Plymouth to help those facing financial or social hardship.

The reverend-turned-hairdresser offering free cuts to the most vulnerable

The bus driver has now been jailed for two years.

Bus driver killed pedestrian crossing road while reading piece of paper

"We've lost quite a lot not just in wages but in dignity and liberty and so forth."

Veteran thrown out of Navy for being gay 'elated' as compensation announced

The boss of one of Plymouth's biggest trade unions says the prospect of job losses at Princess Yachts will 'ruin Christmas' for hundreds of workers.

Princess Yachts job cuts will 'ruin Christmas for hundreds of workers'

Plymouth Music Zone offers music workshops to people of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities and neurological conditions.

Award-winning music charity saved from closure

Around 500 employees will be affected by the redundancy consultation process. 

Yacht manufacturer to cut 250 jobs amid 'challenging market conditions' 

A Navy veteran who says he was arrested, detained and thrown out of the military for being gay has received an official apology almost 40 years later.

Navy veteran arrested for being gay gets apology almost 40 years later

A signed novel, and a T-shirt which was a birthday present were among items stolen. 

Burglar caught on camera stealing parcels from communal lobbies

Nearly 50 carers with Plymouth City Council are on strike due to what they say are "disgraceful management practices".

Council carers strike over 'outrageous' system where they had to 'work for free'

People who swim off the coast of Plymouth have welcomed news that two pipes which had been pumping raw sewage into the water for years have been closed.

Wild swimmers brave chilly water as sewage pipes diverted away from the sea

Investigative works at a patch of unused land between Bath Street and Martin Street in Millbay will be carried out on Monday (18 November) to uncover the mystery of two underground metal objects. Whilst it is thought that the items are most likely reinforced concrete, or pieces of railway track, the Council is planning for all eventualities. Just in case.  

The council said it was preparing for 'all eventualities' - just in case. 

'Old manhole cover' among mystery objects dug up in car park 

The families of four people who were killed by a gunman in Plymouth are taking legal action against the police, ITV West Country understands.

Families of four Plymouth shooting victims taking legal action against police

Undated family handout photo of Jean Langan, 87. The death of the retired civil servant who suffered fatal head injuries when she was blown over by a search and rescue helicopter landing at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, Devon, was an accident, a jury has found during an inquest at Exeter Coroner's Court. Issue date: Thursday November 14, 2024.

Mrs Langan and her niece Gael were blown over by the helicopter’s downwash, leading to the grandmother suffering fatal head injuries.

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