PLYMOUTH NEWS
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British Gas is extending its ‘You Pay: We Pay’ initiative, offering £10 million in support to help customers struggling with energy bills by matching their payments 100%.
The UK government is set to standardize recycling across England by requiring households to use four separate bins. The plan, which aims to simplify waste collection and boost recycling rates, will be implemented starting March 2025. The new system replaces the previously proposed seven-bin system and ensures weekly food waste collections.
A 28-year-old man admitted to intending to deal crack cocaine, which was found hidden inside a coffee cup during a police stop in Plymouth. He is set to be sentenced next month.
Police in Plymouth are investigating an incident of criminal damage at the Holocaust Memorial on the Hoe. Authorities believe the damage occurred between the evening of January 29 and the morning of January 30. The act is being treated as a hate crime, and officers are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A driver from Bere Ferrers, Jordan Blackmore, admitted to deliberately causing grievous bodily harm by driving into a pedestrian. The shocking incident was captured on CCTV and widely shared on social media. Sentencing will take place later this year.
Plymouth City Council has announced a £410k referendum to decide whether the city should elect its mayor directly. The Labour party condemns the initiative, arguing it will drain public funds and fail to bring meaningful change to the city.
Plymouth City Council has started cutting down 25 trees along Embankment Road as part of a set of safety measures, including reducing the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph. This follows concerns raised after a fatal crash in 2023.
A child was found safely on the A38 after reports of a welfare concern. Police had been called to the scene near St Budeaux, and the road was temporarily closed for safety. The child was returned home, and the road has now reopened.
Plymouth Argyle secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. Maksym Talovierov stood out with a strong defensive performance and scored the equalizer. Check out the player ratings from the match
Plymouth City Council is considering implementing emission-based parking charges as part of its goal to reach net-zero emissions. While officials clarify that this is not a ULEZ or congestion charge, the proposal has sparked mixed reactions among residents.
A young man, described as "extremely immature" by a judge, avoided jail after forcing a vulnerable former friend to snort glass fragments off his car dashboard and threatening to firebomb the victim's mother's home. The incident involved a series of criminal actions, including dangerous driving, false imprisonment, and administering noxious substances. Despite the severity of his offenses, the defendant received a suspended sentence.
The 102.6-meter-long superyacht Ulysses, owned by New Zealand billionaire Graeme Hart, made a stunning visit to Plymouth, docking at the Barbican Landing Stage. The yacht, one of the largest and most luxurious to visit the city, attracted significant attention. Crew members enjoyed the city's hospitality, while the visit provided a boost to the local economy.
A social media post showing a man in a balaclava watching children in Peacock Meadow Park caused public concern. However, police investigations revealed it was a prank, and no crime had been committed.
Taimur Huq, a former teacher at Devonport High School for Boys, has been diagnosed with terminal COPD. Despite his illness, he is determined to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice, which is providing care for him and his family. With the support of friends, family, and former students, he has already raised over £6,500.
The UK Government’s national insurance increase is expected to cost Plymouth City Council £2 million, making it harder to balance the budget. Independent councillor Steve Ricketts has criticized the decision, warning it will impact businesses and residents.
