Plymouth

A miserable return to work for some

The wet and windy weather that has been ever-present this festive break will be back again just in time for some of us returning to work.

Those living or commuting near seafronts were warned to be extra careful as the stormy conditions will coincide with spring tides.

An Environment Agency spokesman said: "From Monday onwards large waves and strong winds are expected along...

Winter wildlife walk

Join Devon Wildlife Trust for a pleasant woodland and estuary walk.

Meet in the courtyard by the shop of this National Trust property.

Binoculars an advantage. Dogs on leads.

10.30am-1pm.

More details: 01364 642007

Suggested donation £2

People in Devon to tell their family their organ donation decision

There are 180 people in Devon waiting for a transplant this Christmas and 32 Devon residents have died in the last five years due to the shortage of organs.

NHS Blood and Transplant is highlighting the figures as it asks people to talk to their families over the festive period about their decision to be an organ donor.

NHS Blood and Transplant has also released the results of a...

Sunny spells ahead as weather improves

The weather will finally begin to improve this afternoon after several days of severe gales and heavy rain.

Sunny spells and lighter winds are expected in Exeter this afternoon with a few light showers.

However the Met Office will maintain yellow weather warnings for the South West warning against further gales and heavy rain until late this evening.

The west coast...

Missing 13-year-old girl found in Plymouth

Police searching for a missing 13 year old girl have found her safe and well in Plymouth.

Bethany Gordon, 13, was last seen at Barnstaple Retail Park around 11am on Boxing Day.

Police believe she may have made her way to the Plymouth area where she has friends.

Officers conducted extensive searches in both Barnstaple and Plymouth and appealed for the public to report...

Police appeal following charity shop burglary, Camborne

Police in Camborne are appealing for information following a burglary at a Charity shop.

The incident occurred sometime between 3pm and 6.15pm on Saturday 21 December at the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust Shop, located in Trelowarren Street, Camborne.

It is believed that the offenders entered the shop during opening hours and concealed themselves inside until staff vacated the...

Van set on fire in Plymouth

Plymouth police are appealing for witnesses after a van containing valuable tools was stolen and set alight.

The silver VW Transporter van was taken from the Kenley Gardens area of Ernesettle at around 6.30am on Friday 13 December.

The van was discovered a short time later in the Gravesend Walk area and had been set alight. The van was destroyed and more than £8,000 worth of...

More unpleasant weather is on its way

After storms yet again battered Devon overnight, weather experts have warned of more difficult conditions to come.

The Met Office forecast for the next five days is as follows:

Today:

A windy day with gales and scattered blustery showers. Some lengthy bright spells developing this afternoon as winds slowly ease and gales become mostly confined to coasts and exposed...

If you can't change The world, at least change Your world!

If you are an athletics fan, you probably know all about the “Fosbury Flop,” a story that tells a world of things about innovation, persistence and a burning desire to win. Dick Fosbury was a good high jumper and he seemed to have reached the maximum height his body could clear. But he kept an open mind and began to experiment with every different way a body could be propelled over the bar....

Nathan Thomas signs for Argyle

Christmas came early for Argyle and the Green Army in the shape of winger Nathan Thomas.

Free agent Nathan, 19, signed for the Pilgrims on Christmas Eve following a successful trial at Home Park.

The former Sunderland apprentice has joined Argyle until the end of the season and has straight into the Pilgrims’ squad for their Boxing Day match at Sky Bet League 2 leaders Oxford...

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