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Albion hoping for big things from loanee Brown-Bampoe

PLYMOUTH Albion head coach Ryan Lamb was full of praise for returning loanee Paul Brown-Bampoe, highlighting his impressive performances and the growth he has shown from his first spell at the Brickfields.

Gaffney, Payne and Ahmed set for February title clashes

THREE Western Counties title fights will be on the card when Mayflower ABC holds its first show 'in years' according to organiser Chris Adaway.

Predictions of a stellar year for writing spot on

THIS year began with Plymouth poet Steve Spence highlighting what a vintage year for poetry and writing 2023 was and predicting a stellar 2024.

Loungers plan for Broadway

THE Loungers chain of cafe-bars has made an application for a licence for it's latest outlet in Plymouth - in a former Poundland store in Plymstock's main high street.

Children serve Christmas feast up for villagers

CHILDREN at a school in south-east Cornwall hosted a Christmas lunch for residents of the village in which they are based, serving food and drink and even singing a Christmas carol.

Family GP focus to 'fix front door'

GP surgeries will be offered financial incentives to ensure patients see the same doctor at every appointment under new Government proposals.

US role for Mandelson

LORD Peter Mandelson has been named the next UK ambassador to the US.

Drink-driving laws could face shake up

LAWS on drink and drug-driving could be reviewed amid concern about rising deaths on the roads, the Transport Secretary has suggested.

Two charged with assault of officers

TWO men have been charged with assaulting police after a disturbance at Manchester Airport, but no officers will face charges.

King jokes 'I'm still alive' on visit

THE King joked that he was \"still alive\" during a visit with the Queen to Walthamstow after August's peaceful antiracist protest in the area.

Missile attack kills one

A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's capital in Kyiv has killed at least one person and injured at least 12 others, officials said.

Devolution: what could it mean for Plymouth?

LEADERS WARN OF 'RUSHING IN' NEW PLANS

Final deadline to apply for Pension Credit

TODAY is the final deadline for Brits to apply for Pension Credit and still be able to receive the Winter Fuel Payment benefit as well.

Meet 'Britain's ugliest dog'!

A 'wonky little rescue' pooch dubbed 'cute and ugly at the same time' has been voted Britain's ugliest dog.

Pupils perform at care home

CARING pupils from a Plymouth primary school delighted care home residents with a festive performance. St Budeaux CE Primary Academy children regularly visit dementia care home Butterfly Lodge, which is just a short walk from the school.

Low number of food poisoning cases reported

FIGURES show Plymouth has had less than 20 official cases of food poisoning in 2024.

Festival of trees is also raising funds

NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM IS AMONG VENUES ESTES NEBES

Warning after spate of vehicle thefts

POLICE have issued a warning to residents after a spate of burglaries and vehicle thefts in Devon.

Scientists to the rescue to locate missing diver

PML RESEARCHERS JOIN FORCES WITH RNLI IN RESCUE

Cricket club bid to raise £30k in 60 days

COACHES and players at Tavistock Cricket Club are going the extra mile in a fundraiser for new training facilities at their Dartmoor base this weekend, by taking part in a road race in their whites.

A pantomime filled with festive magic

PANTOMIMES and Christmas go hand in hand and if you're struggling to feel the festive spirit this year then Theatre Royal Plymouth's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will definitely help give you that much needed jolly vibe.

Hall hoping for an early Christmas gift for Parkway

PLYMOUTH Parkway play host to title-chasers Gloucester City in the Southern League Premier Division at Bolitho Park tomorrow in need of the points to pull away from relegation danger.

I've gone from this kid with a dream to singing for the Pope

SCOTTISH SINGER EMELI SANDÉ REFLECTS ON RECONNECTING WITH HER ROOTS AND TAKING CONTROL OF HER MUSIC THROUGH STARTING HER OWN LABEL.

Hospice funding help is welcomed

HOSPICES in England have welcomed a multimillion funding boost but the Government has been accused of “giving with one hand and taking with the other” amid costs caused by a national insurance rise.

Starmer backs Siddiq

SIR Keir Starmer has backed Tulip Siddiq, Downing Street indicated, after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.

'Uncertainty' is cause of rate freeze

THE Bank of England has held interest rates at 4.75% due to \"heightened uncertainty in the economy\" following the UK Budget and US presidential election.

Inquest told student on charge took his own life

PHILOSOPHY UNDERGRADUATE FACED AN ALLEGATION OF RAPE

Salon shortlisted again for top gong

NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR SECOND YEAR

Dad sets himself a chilly challenge

A PLYMOUTH dad has set himself a freezing challenge for the whole of December, in an effort to raise as much cash as possible for the charity who helped his son when he was diagnosed with cancer.

Teachers follow pupils in tribute

A PLYMOUTH primary school has paid tribute to a Christmas classic for a second time after a great result back in 2020 when the pupils recreated the well-known East 17 track.