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Police make arrest following death of Devonport man

Detectives from the major crime investigation team have continued to make a number of enquiries over the last few days after discovering the body of Michael Brincat, aged 76 of Marlborough House on Granby Way, Devonport.

Early this morning, Friday 15 February, at around 7am a 52 year old man from the Devonport area was arrested on suspicion of murder. He is now in...

Police launch murder enquiry following death of Devonport man

A murder investigation has now begun which is being managed by detectives from the major crime investigation team following the discovery of the body of a 76 year old man at a flat in Devonport.

Police were called to an address in Granby Way, Devonport, at approximately 12.10pm on Thursday 7 February 2013, after there was concern for the welfare of a local resident.

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Keep your resolutions on track in Plymouth

If you made it your resolution to get fit this year it’s easy to keep on track with so many cycle rides and clubs to choose from in Plymouth.

Last year was a huge success for cycling with the Olympics, the Tour De France and even the successful Sky Ride Plymouth event. This has inspired many to get back in the saddle and start peddling.

Cycling can suit people of all ages...

Bringing hustle and bustle back to the quayside by bikes

Exciting plans to bring people flocking to Plymouth’s amazing Waterfront have been given a massive £670,400 boost through the first round of the Coastal Communities Fund.

Fresh ideas will be breathed in key locations along the shore including Commercial Wharf on the historic Barbican which will become a destination in its own right.

Under the bid, empty fisherman’s storage...

Behind the scenes and below the stairs at Saltram

Families visiting National Trust’s Saltram, near Plymouth, will have the chance to experience life below the stairs over the coming weeks.

On the three weekends of 16/17 and 23/24 February, and 2/3 March, between 11am and 4 pm, the domestic areas of the Palladian mansion will be brought to life by the hustle and bustle of a whole host of ‘servants’ busily packing up the Parker family...

Mount Wise awarded County Wildlife Site status

One of the city’s parks has been awarded County Wildlife Site status, bringing the city’s tally to 24.

Mount Wise in Devonport, which has commanding views of the Tamar, is the latest area of land to be formally designated a ‘County Wildlife Site’, thanks to its combination of wildflower meadow and limestone grassland.

The site has been formally recognised by a panel of...

Man dies after incident at Plymouth bookmakers

A man has died fiollowing an incident at a Plymouth bookmakers.

The man, in his 50s, entered the Ladbrokes branch in Crownhill Road at 6.45pm on Friday (25 January).

Police arrested the man, who was already...

Devon police issue statement following death in bookmakers

Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a statement following an incident in which a man died during an attempted armed robbery at a bookmakers.

The man, in his 50s, entered the Ladbrokes branch in Crownhill Road at 6.45pm on Friday 25 January.

Plymouth's police commander, Chief...

Police concerned for welfare of 87-year-old Plymouth man

Police are concerned about the welfare of a missing man from Efford in Plymouth.

Peter Campion, aged 87, was last seen on Saturday 26th January 2013 at his home address in Efford in Plymouth. However, he has not been seen since Saturday and may not be in possession of his medication.

He is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, with blue eyes, grey short hair and...

Royal Eye Infirmary starts its move to Derriford Hospital

It's the end of an era for the Royal Eye Infirmary as it starts its move to Derriford Hospital.

The Royal Eye Infirmary in Mutley was opened by Lady Mary Parker on Wednesday 30 October 1901. It cost £12,015 to erect the building and a further £1,680 to furnish it and is a far cry from the £5 million invested in the new state-of-the art ophthalmology facilities at Derriford Hospital...

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