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New police head 'the man to turn the force around'

THE man appointed to head Devon and Cornwall police while two chief constables remain suspended could help the force come out of special measures, according to the region’s police and crime commissioner.

Family's shock as Rolo is shot with an air rifle

'WE CANNOT BELIEVE A SICK INDIVIDUAL COULD DO THIS'

Elena is breaking down barriers in engineering

AN aspiring engineer is breaking down barriers for other disabled people who don't think they can pursue it as a career. Elena Brake used to be an artist but had to consider other options because of the physical nature of her work.

Knight & Hambly hold their nerve to win tie-breaks

VAL Knight and Caroline Hambly proved to be the tie-break queens in a very long match when they played Pauline Smith and Nichola Barraclough in Ladies C.

Argyle have decisions to make ahead of busy transfer window

THE January transfer window opens in a fortnight and all the indications are that it will be a busy time for Plymouth Argyle because of the pressing need to strengthen Wayne Rooney's squad in the bid to ensure Championship survival.

Bethell puts pressure on

CRICKET Brendon McCullum admits Jacob Bethell has given England a selection dilemma, leaving vice-captain Ollie Pope battling to keep his spot.

Keely is the 'real deal' - Lord Coe

WORLD Athletics president Lord Coe is convinced \"real deal\" and newly-crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year Keely Hodgkinson has already ascended to British great status.

£700m funding boost for councils

FUNDING for councils next year will be boosted by more than £700 million for social care and the cost of changes to national insurance, the Government has announced.

Streeting asked if pensioners could lose lives

THE Health Secretary has challenged the idea that some pensioners could die due to changes to the winter fuel allowance.

Waspi vote pressure

SIR Keir Starmer is facing pressure to give MPs a vote on his Government's decision to rule out compensation for women affected by changes to the state pension age.

Meloni: I can be friends with Musk and PM

ITALIAN Premier Giorgia Meloni has defended her friendship with US tech billionaire and Trump confidant Elon Musk.

New hijab laws on hold

IRAN has paused the process of implementing a new, stricter law on women's mandatory headscarf, or hijab, an official said.

'Modernise rail service' urges MP

BUT RENATIONALISATION 'NOT SILVER BULLET'

New £5.5m contract for health and care firm

COUNCIL 'HAPPY WITH WORK' OF LIVEWELL SOUTHWEST

Jail for knife raider who threatened shop staff

SHOPWORKERS and shoppers bravely confronted a masked knifewielding man who attempted to rob a Lidl store in Woolwell during the summer.

City given £1.6m for a new marine programme

'SEA FOR YOURSELF' AIMS TO CREATE A CULTURAL LEGACY

Record label In a a Spin for vinyl

BRINGING LIFE TO BANDS FROM POP'S HEYDAY

Fisherman obstructs nuclear sub in Sound

A COURT heard the captain of a multi-million pound Royal Navy nuclear submarine had to take evasive action to avoid the \"potential catastrophic effects\" of colliding with a fishing boat which had got into its way in Plymouth Sound.

Garden waste charge £55 after February

HOUSEHOLDS in Plymouth who want their garden waste collected next year have been told they will pay up to £55 for the service.

City's ninth Costa is opening today

A NEW Costa Coffee opens its doors today - just in time for any customers wanting to try the festive menu. The drive through store will be situated in a popular retail area in the city.

Woman dies after crash on Ham Drive

A WOMAN died after a crash involving a grey Audi and a silver Ford Fiesta in Plymouth. Devon and Cornwall Police officers were called to Ham Drive around 5.20pm on Tuesday.

MUDRYK: I'M INNOCENT!

CHELSEA WINGER VOWS TO CLEAR NAME AFTER BANNED TEST

McMinn & Cook show their best qualities

JACK McMinn and Scott Cook produced one of the best games in Plymouth darting history in the Steve Chapman 501 League with no leg going beyond five visits to the board in a 3-2 win for the former.

Cooper and Randell show the benefit of a thriving Academy

NEED any convincing about the importance of Plymouth Argyle’s new permanent academy home, Foulston Park, which is scheduled to open next year?

Big win for England in South Africa

ENGLAND skittled South Africa for just 64 as they powered to an emphatic 287-run win in the one-off Test in Bloemfontein.

Stokes will never hold himself back

ENGLAND captain Ben Stokes promised there will be no “holding back” when he recovers from his latest injury problems, insisting he is ready to keep digging deep for his country.

A VERY BERRY CHRISTMAS...

YOU won't find a more wholesome or delicious show on telly this Christmas.

Does Santa need a reset starting with his diet?

DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS

Demand for family fun leads to record revenues

HOLLYWOOD Bowl, the ten-pin bowling operator, has announced record revenue this year as Britons continue to enjoy competitive socialising venues.

Inflatable play business expands into Saltash

BOUNCY CASTLES, DINOSAUR ADVENTURES AND MUCH MORE TO KEEP KIDS HAPPY