PLYMOUTH NEWS
Women in Plymouth earn £4 less per hour than men on average, with 80% earning below the national median salary. Plymouth City Council highlights the need to close this wage gap to tackle poverty and improve future opportunities for women and families.
UK-based food influencer Matthew Davies-Binge, known as Food Review Club, is facing backlash for allegedly charging up to £1,500 for restaurant reviews without disclosing them as paid advertisements. Multiple business owners have criticized the influencer for misleading content and lack of transparency.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across Devon, including Exeter and Plymouth, from Friday evening to Saturday morning. Flooding, travel disruptions, and power outages are possible.
Dog owners in Plympton are being warned to keep their pets on a lead in marked sports areas or face on-the-spot fines. Enforcement officers are patrolling parks to ensure compliance with local dog control laws.
Police are seeking James Bishop, 29, from Plymouth, who is wanted on recall to prison following a robbery conviction. The public is urged not to approach him and to contact police immediately if seen.
This week's Plymouth Magistrates' Court hearings showcased a range of offences including speeding, drug and drink driving, assault on emergency workers, shoplifting, fly-tipping, and more. The cases involved defendants from various parts of Plymouth and highlight ongoing public safety concerns.
Emergency services responded to a crash on Pasley Street in Plymouth involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. The road was temporarily closed, but reopened shortly after.
A 62-year-old man who fell while intoxicated aboard his yacht in Plymouth died four days later due to a traumatic brain injury. An inquest into his death has now been opened.
Tavistock Road in Plymouth will be reduced to one lane for several weeks due to the construction of a new pedestrian and cyclist crossing, part of the £45 million Woolwell to The George junction improvement scheme aimed at easing traffic congestion.
Plymouth has been ranked as the UK's most affordable staycation destination, offering couples a weekend getaway for just £65. The city is praised for its scenic waterfront, rich history, and cultural attractions.
Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic remains optimistic about avoiding relegation after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Sheffield United. The team now sits just four points from safety with four matches left in the Championship season.
Monica from Plymstock lost 6.5 stone, going from a size 20 to a size 8, thanks to Slimming World. Now, she's training others as a consultant and launching her own group on April 21.
Jordan Craige, 29, was sentenced to eight months in prison after repeatedly stamping on a restrained man's head during a drunken hotel brawl in Cornwall. The violent assault occurred in front of police officers and was captured on CCTV.
The UK Government has approved hundreds of millions in funding for a new Emergency Care Building at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, set to begin construction in 2025-2026 as part of the New Hospital Programme.
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth is urgently seeking £65,000 to rebuild its deteriorating special care unit, The Mews, which has housed over 90 vulnerable cats. The new facility will provide a safer, more sustainable environment for elderly and ill cats who cannot be rehomed.
