PLYMOUTH NEWS
General category for Plymouth England city
Plymouth City Council has announced a rise in parking charges, including higher on-street fees and new charges for the RingGo app and disabled parking spaces. These changes will come into effect on April 14.
Plymouth City Council is set to discuss a proposal to extend its boundaries by absorbing 13 surrounding parishes, potentially adding 29,000 new residents. This bold local government reorganisation aims to strengthen Plymouth's identity, improve public services, and enhance long-term sustainability.
Devon Air Ambulance has launched a new emergency landing site at Central Park, providing quicker access to patients during nighttime emergencies. This is the second landing site in the city, alongside Keyham.
The soaring cost of living is putting many at risk of damaging their credit scores, with even one missed payment potentially causing long-term financial repercussions. Experts advise avoiding high-risk credit options and taking steps to protect your financial health.
Work has started on a new £12m road in Plymouth, connecting key sites within the PASD Freeport, unlocking employment land and attracting business development.
Plymouth's former Debenhams store continues to attract interest from retailers and leisure operators, but the issue of fit-out costs has prevented the space from being occupied for over two years.
The rare 1933 George V penny, once thought to be worth just one penny, was auctioned for £72,000 in 2016. Its value continues to rise, making it one of the rarest British coins.
A series of tributes have been published in Plymouth for recently deceased individuals, with heartfelt funeral notices honoring people from or connected to the city. Between March 8 and March 14, 20 funeral notices, five memoriams, and one birthday memoriam were published, offering comfort to grieving families and friends.
A large emergency response has been triggered in Plymouth after a suspicious object was discovered near the waterfront. The bomb squad is on standby, awaiting low tide to investigate.
A large emergency response was triggered in Plymouth after a suspicious object, described as 'identifiable ordnance', was found near Pound Street. The bomb squad and coastguards are investigating the object, awaiting low tide for further examination.
In Plymouth, prospective homeowners need an annual income of nearly £43,000 to afford an average house, according to recent data. With a typical home costing £214,000, many residents are facing a significant income gap.
A man assaulted a Tesco worker and damaged a door after being denied the purchase of cheese due to insufficient funds. Police are seeking public help to identify the suspect involved in the incident in Plymouth.
A man in Plymouth assaulted a Tesco worker and caused damage to a door after being denied the purchase of cheese due to insufficient funds. Police are seeking public help to identify the suspect involved in the incident.
Four teenagers were rescued by the RNLI after being trapped by a spring tide on Millendreath Beach in Cornwall. None were injured, but three reported the effects of cold water.
Two buildings in Plymouth city centre are being demolished to make way for a new cultural hub. The former Plymouth Social Club and museum annex will be replaced by an expanded cultural quarter close to The Box.
