PLYMOUTH NEWS
Plymouth Police have released a video showing two men on dirt bikes causing damage at Plympton Cricket Club and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them.
Politicians from all sides have reached an agreement to offer local residents a larger discount on the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry tolls. The plan aims to increase savings for local users while tolls are expected to rise this year.
Stuart Road Primary Academy in Plymouth will make its traffic restrictions permanent after a successful 18-month trial. The initiative aims to encourage more children to walk to school by closing parts of Palmerston Street and Dairy Lane during drop-off and pick-up times.
Plymouth is set to install new bus stops made from shipping containers, featuring seating and lighting, as a temporary solution for improved public transport.
Detectives investigating an acid attack in Plymouth have been granted more time to question a suspect. A 25-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the attack on February 21.
An inquest has been opened into the death of Patricia Reynolds, a 94-year-old woman who died at Derriford Hospital after being bitten by a dog in Cornwall. The investigation is ongoing, and her cause of death has been linked to complications following the dog bite.
A coastguard helicopter was seen circling over Plymouth and South Devon on March 5. The extensive search, triggered by an emergency beacon alert, was later confirmed to be a false alarm with no distress found.
A manhunt is underway for a second suspect in an acid attack in Plymouth. A 25-year-old man from London has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident. The victim, a man in his 30s, remains in critical condition.
Border Force officers intercepted a suspicious boat near Plymouth on March 4, rescuing three crew members and fighting a fire onboard. No arrests were made during the incident.
Plymouth Argyle’s Championship survival chances suffered a blow as they lost 2-0 to relegation rivals Hull City. The defeat leaves them facing a real threat of relegation with just two points from three consecutive matches against teams at the bottom.
A 78-year-old Plymouth woman, Brenda Hill, tragically died after choking on a meat pasty at a café in Trerulefoot, Cornwall. She had initially ordered vegetable soup but changed her order before the incident occurred.
Castlebridge School, a new special school in Ivybridge, will welcome its first students in the autumn. The school aims to support children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and other related challenges, offering a tailored curriculum and smaller class sizes.
The body of 26-year-old Luis Piovesana has been found during a search operation in Bristol. He was last seen on February 28, and the discovery was made in the River Frome on March 3.
Hedgerow Hound, a popular family-run vegan food business in Plymouth, is closing its doors after six years of serving the community. The family plans to explore new ventures, possibly including a cookbook.
Brandon Hulcoop, a visually impaired young man from Plymouth, struggled to find work after applying for over 1,000 jobs. With support from The King’s Trust, he now runs his own business creating accessible products for visually impaired individuals.
